Juan Carlos Castilla Gómez
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Juan Carlos Castilla Gómez (born 10 June 1978) is a Spanish
footballer who plays for UD Logroñés
as a goalkeeper.
, Andalusia
, Castilla made his senior debuts with local Recreativo de Huelva
, but never had any chance to establish there; during 1999–2000's second division
, he was only third-choice (no appearances in the league). Subsequently, he moved to the third level
with Real Balompédica Linense
, then with Jerez CF
until 2004.
Castilla then joined UDA Gramenet, also in level three, playing a total of 64 league matches, including the unsuccessful play-off promotion. Afterwards, he signed with UE Lleida
, also in Catalonia
and in the third division, where he also started most of the time.
In 2008–09, Castilla played to FC Cartagena
, playing sporadically in an eventual return of the team to the second level. In July 2010, after only appearing twice during the season for the fifth-placed team, he signed with level three's CF Palencia
.
Spain
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footballer who plays for UD Logroñés
UD Logroñés
Unión Deportiva Logroñés, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 2009, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2, holding home matches at Estadio Las Gaunas, with a capacity of 16,000 seats.-History:Unión Deportiva Logroñés...
as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Born in HuelvaHuelva
Huelva is a city in southwestern Spain, the capital of the province of Huelva in the autonomous region of Andalusia. It is located along the Gulf of Cadiz coast, at the confluence of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. According to the 2010 census, the city has a population of 149,410 inhabitants. The...
, Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
, Castilla made his senior debuts with local 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...
, but never had any chance to establish there; during 1999–2000's second division
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:...
, he was only third-choice (no appearances in the league). Subsequently, he moved to the third level
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...
with Real Balompédica Linense
Real Balompédica Linense
Real Balompédica Linense is a Spanish football team based in La Línea de la Concepción, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1912, it plays in Segunda División B – Group 4, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de La Línea de la Concepción, with a capacity of 20,000...
, then with Jerez CF
Jerez CF
Jerez Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de los Caballeros, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1969, it plays in Tercera División - Group 14.-History:...
until 2004.
Castilla then joined UDA Gramenet, also in level three, playing a total of 64 league matches, including the unsuccessful play-off promotion. Afterwards, he signed with UE Lleida
UE Lleida
Club Lleida Esportiu is a Spanish football team based in Lleida, Catalonia. Founded in 2011, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Camp d'Esports, with a capacity of 13,500 seats.-History:...
, also in Catalonia
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
and in the third division, where he also started most of the time.
In 2008–09, Castilla played to FC Cartagena
FC Cartagena
Fútbol Club Cartagena is a Spanish football team based in Cartagena, in the autonomous community of Murcia. Founded in 1995, it currently plays in the second division, holding home games at Estadio Cartagonova, with a capacity of 15,105 spectators....
, playing sporadically in an eventual return of the team to the second level. In July 2010, after only appearing twice during the season for the fifth-placed team, he signed with level three's CF Palencia
CF Palencia
Club de Fútbol Palencia is a Spanish football team based in Palencia, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded in 1975, it plays in Segunda División B - Group 2, holding home games at Estadio La Nueva Balastera, with a capacity of 12,500 spectators.-History:Palencia has had many...
.