Ignacio Camacho
Encyclopedia
Ignacio Camacho Barnola (born 4 May 1990 in Zaragoza
, Aragon
) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Málaga CF
in La Liga
, usually as a defensive midfielder.
, Camacho was spotted by Atlético Madrid, and was signed to its youth academy. He made his first-team debut on 1 March 2008 (a starter, he played 68 minutes and was booked), as the colchoneros won 4–2 at home over FC Barcelona
. He had just signed his first professional contract two months earlier.
On 3 May, he scored his first La Liga
goal (netting twice), in another home success, this time against Recreativo de Huelva
(3–0, one day shy of his 18th birthday).
After some excellent performances in 2007–08, Camacho would however spend the following season restricted to cup
matches (he did not make the league's list of 18 in most of the games), with coach Javier Aguirre
preferring Portuguese
Maniche and new signing Éver Banega
. This situation would slightly improve in late February 2009, as new coach Abel Resino
had a run-in with Maniche, leaving him out of the squad for the remainder of the campaign.
The 2009–10 season
did not provide Camacho with the needed opportunities to progress; injured for most of the early part of the season, when healthy, he was mainly utilized in injury time of matches. In the following campaign, he appeared even more rarely - no minutes in the league whatsoever - and, in late December 2010, was transferred to Málaga CF
, with teammate Sergio Asenjo
also making the move, in a loan deal.
to the title at the 2007 European Championship
, scoring one goal himself during the tournament.
In 2008, following his performances with Atlético's first team, he was promoted to the under-21s
, but missed the 2009 European Championships
through injury.
(played for several Segunda
and Segunda División B
outfits).
Zaragoza
Zaragoza , also called Saragossa in English, is the capital city of the Zaragoza Province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain...
, Aragon
Aragon
Aragon is a modern autonomous community in Spain, coextensive with the medieval Kingdom of Aragon. Located in northeastern Spain, the Aragonese autonomous community comprises three provinces : Huesca, Zaragoza, and Teruel. Its capital is Zaragoza...
) is a Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who plays for Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, usually as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Initially starting out at hometown club Real ZaragozaReal Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
, Camacho was spotted by Atlético Madrid, and was signed to its youth academy. He made his first-team debut on 1 March 2008 (a starter, he played 68 minutes and was booked), as the colchoneros won 4–2 at home over FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
. He had just signed his first professional contract two months earlier.
On 3 May, he scored his first La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
goal (netting twice), in another home success, this time against Recreativo de Huelva
Recreativo de Huelva
Real Club Recreativo de Huelva, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Huelva, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 23 December 1889, it is the oldest football team in Spain, and currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Colombino, which has a...
(3–0, one day shy of his 18th birthday).
After some excellent performances in 2007–08, Camacho would however spend the following season restricted to cup
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
matches (he did not make the league's list of 18 in most of the games), with coach Javier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre
Javier Aguirre Onaindía , popularly nicknamed El Vasco , is a Mexican football manager and former midfielder. He was also a member of the Mexico national team and later became manager in two different occasions, but resigned after the 2010 FIFA World Cup...
preferring Portuguese
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
Maniche and new signing Éver Banega
Éver Banega
Éver Maximiliano David Banega is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Valencia CF in Spain, mainly as a central midfielder.-Boca Juniors:...
. This situation would slightly improve in late February 2009, as new coach Abel Resino
Abel Resino
Abel Resino Gómez , sometimes just Abel, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and a current coach....
had a run-in with Maniche, leaving him out of the squad for the remainder of the campaign.
The 2009–10 season
2009–10 La Liga
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did not provide Camacho with the needed opportunities to progress; injured for most of the early part of the season, when healthy, he was mainly utilized in injury time of matches. In the following campaign, he appeared even more rarely - no minutes in the league whatsoever - and, in late December 2010, was transferred to Málaga CF
Málaga CF
Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares...
, with teammate Sergio Asenjo
Sergio Asenjo
Sergio Asenjo Andrés is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid as a goalkeeper.-Club career:Born in Palencia, Castile and León, Asenjo began playing in Real Valladolid junior teams, and soon emerged as one of the most talented players in the club...
also making the move, in a loan deal.
International career
Camacho captained the Spain U17sSpain national under-17 football team
The Spain national under-17 football team represents Spain in international football at this age level and is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain....
to the title at the 2007 European Championship
2007 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007...
, scoring one goal himself during the tournament.
In 2008, following his performances with Atlético's first team, he was promoted to the under-21s
Spain national under-21 football team
The Spain national under-21 football team, is the national under-21 football team of Spain and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. The team, nicknamed La Rojita , competes in the biannual European Under-21 Football Championship.Following the realignment of UEFA's youth...
, but missed the 2009 European Championships
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
through injury.
Club statistics
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007/08 | Atlético Madrid |  Spanish LeagueLa Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
10 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008/09 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish League La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009/10 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish League La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
12 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2010/11 | Atlético Madrid | Spanish League La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010/11 | Málaga CF Málaga CF Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares... |
Spanish League La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011/12 | Málaga CF Málaga CF Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. The team currently plays in Spain's La Liga.Málaga CF is generally seen as the successor to CD Málaga, one of the most historical Andalusian football clubs, by being a near-identical looking football club that even shares... |
Spanish League La Liga The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system... |
1 | 0 | 0 | |
| | Total | 46 | 2 | 1 | |||
Club
Atlético Madrid- UEFA Europa League: 2009–10
- UEFA Super Cup: 20102010 UEFA Super CupThe 2010 UEFA Super Cup was the 35th UEFA Super Cup organised by the European football governing body UEFA. It took place at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on 27 August 2010. It was contested by Internazionale, who won the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League, and Atlético Madrid, who won the 2009–10 UEFA...
- Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: Runner-up 2009–102009–10 Copa del ReyThe 2009–10 Copa del Rey was the 106th staging of the Copa del Rey. The competition began on August 22, 2009 and concluded on May 19, 2010 with the final held at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, in which Sevilla FC lifted the trophy for the fifth time in their history with a 2–0 victory over...
Country
- UEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
: 20072007 UEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship 2007 Final Tournament was held in Belgium from May 2, 2007, to May 13, 2007. Top 5 teams will qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup 2007...
Personal life
Camacho's father Juan José was also a footballer, as older brother JuanjoJuanjo Camacho
Juan José 'Juanjo' Camacho Barnola is a Spanish footballer who plays for SD Huesca of the Spanish second division, as an attacking midfielder.-Football career:...
(played for several Segunda
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
and Segunda División B
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
outfits).