Josetxo
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José Romero Urtasun, aka Josetxo (born 25 February 1977 in Pamplona
, Navarre
), is a Spanish
footballer who plays for SD Huesca
as a central defender.
He played the vast majority of his professional career with Osasuna
, appearing in 212 La Liga
games over the course of ten seasons.
season-long loan at SD Eibar
, in 1999–2000, Josetxo played the first 15 years of his career with hometown club CA Osasuna
, making his La Liga
debut on 1 December 2001, in a 1–2 defeat at Real Madrid
. He had previously appeared with the club in the second level, as Osasuna returned to the top flight precisely as he was serving his loan.
In 2000–01, after returning to his alma mater
, Josetxo played the last of his three seasons with the reserve side
, in division three
, contributing with 36 games (three goals) for a final eighth place.
Josetxo appeared 29 times as Osasuna finished fourth in 2005–06
, achieving UEFA Champions League
third qualifying round honours. In the subsequent UEFA Cup campaign, he appeared in nine contests as the Navarre
se reached the last-four. In December 2006, he signed a three-year extension with the club, going on to be regularly used in the following four campaigns (he was also sent off
four times combined), in which Osasuna managed to maintain its top flight status.
In August 2011, 34-year old Josetxo left his main club and signed a one-year contract with SD Huesca
, in the second division.
Pamplona
Pamplona is the historial capital city of Navarre, in Spain, and of the former kingdom of Navarre.The city is famous worldwide for the San Fermín festival, from July 6 to 14, in which the running of the bulls is one of the main attractions...
, Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
), 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 SD Huesca
SD Huesca
Sociedad Deportiva Huesca, S.A.D., is a Spanish football club based in Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragon. Founded in 1960, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio El Alcoraz, which seats 8,000 spectators....
as a central defender.
He played the vast majority of his professional career with Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, appearing in 212 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...
games over the course of ten seasons.
Football career
Other than a second divisionSegunda 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:...
season-long loan at SD Eibar
SD Eibar
Sociedad Deportiva Eibar, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team from Eibar, Gipuzkoa, in the autonomous community of Basque Country. Founded on 30 November 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B....
, in 1999–2000, Josetxo played the first 15 years of his career with hometown club CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, making his 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...
debut on 1 December 2001, in a 1–2 defeat at Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
. He had previously appeared with the club in the second level, as Osasuna returned to the top flight precisely as he was serving his loan.
In 2000–01, after returning to his alma mater
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
, Josetxo played the last of his three seasons with the reserve side
CA Osasuna B
Club Atlético Osasuna B, usually known as Osasuna B, is a Spanish football club based in Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre...
, in division three
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...
, contributing with 36 games (three goals) for a final eighth place.
Josetxo appeared 29 times as Osasuna finished fourth in 2005–06
2005–06 La Liga
* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Betis* Cádiz CF* Celta de Vigo* Deportivo Alaves* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Málaga CF* RCD Mallorca* CA Osasuna* Racing de Santander* Real Madrid* Real Sociedad* Sevilla FC...
, achieving UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
third qualifying round honours. In the subsequent UEFA Cup campaign, he appeared in nine contests as the Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
se reached the last-four. In December 2006, he signed a three-year extension with the club, going on to be regularly used in the following four campaigns (he was also sent off
Ejection (sports)
In sports, an ejection is one of several disqualifying actions assessed to a player or coach by a game official , usually for unsportsmanlike conduct....
four times combined), in which Osasuna managed to maintain its top flight status.
In August 2011, 34-year old Josetxo left his main club and signed a one-year contract with SD Huesca
SD Huesca
Sociedad Deportiva Huesca, S.A.D., is a Spanish football club based in Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragon. Founded in 1960, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio El Alcoraz, which seats 8,000 spectators....
, in the second division.