Julio Prieto Martín
Encyclopedia
Julio Prieto Martín is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a midfielder
.
During a 14-year professional career, he played in 305 La Liga
games over the course of 11 seasons (32 goals), mainly in representation of Atlético Madrid.
in Segunda División
and another on loan to CD Castellón
, in La Liga
(with relegation), he returned to the Colchoneros, being a starter for much of his five-year spell.
In 1982–83, Prieto had his best season at Atlético, with seven goals in 32 games in an eventual third-place finish. After helping the club to two major titles, he was part of the team that reached the final of the 1986 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
, appearing in the decisive match against FC Dynamo Kyiv
(0–3 loss).
Prieto signed for Celta de Vigo
in the 1987 summer, appearing (104 of his 107 games were starts) and scoring regularly for the Galicians but suffering top flight relegation in his third and final year. He returned to Atlético Madrid for 1990–91, but was only a fringe player in his third spell.
After two seasons in the second level with CP Mérida
, Prieto retired from football at nearly 35 with Talavera CF
, in Segunda División B
.
Spain
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footballer who played as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
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During a 14-year professional career, he played in 305 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 11 seasons (32 goals), mainly in representation of Atlético Madrid.
Football career
Prieto played mainly for hometown's Atlético Madrid during his professional career. After spending one season with the reservesAtlético Madrid B
Atlético Madrid B is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the namesake community. Founded in 1963, it is the reserve team of Atlético Madrid, and currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Nuevo Cerro del Espino.-History:...
in Segunda División
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 another on loan to CD Castellón
CD Castellón
Club Deportivo Castellón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Castellón de la Plana, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Tercera División – Group 6, holding home games at Nou Estadi Castalia, which has a capacity of 16,000.-History:Football first appeared in...
, 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...
(with relegation), he returned to the Colchoneros, being a starter for much of his five-year spell.
In 1982–83, Prieto had his best season at Atlético, with seven goals in 32 games in an eventual third-place finish. After helping the club to two major titles, he was part of the team that reached the final of the 1986 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
, appearing in the decisive match against FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football...
(0–3 loss).
Prieto signed for Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
in the 1987 summer, appearing (104 of his 107 games were starts) and scoring regularly for the Galicians but suffering top flight relegation in his third and final year. He returned to Atlético Madrid for 1990–91, but was only a fringe player in his third spell.
After two seasons in the second level with CP Mérida
CP Mérida
Club Polideportivo Mérida was a Spanish football team based in Mérida, in the autonomous community of Extremadura.Having played twice in La Liga , the club disappeared in 2000, due to serious economic debts...
, Prieto retired from football at nearly 35 with Talavera CF
Talavera CF
Talavera Club de Fútbol was a Spanish football team based in Talavera de la Reina, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded in 1948, it played its last season in Tercera División - Group 18, holding home matches at Estadio El Prado, with a 6,000-seat capacity.-History:Talavera CF...
, in 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...
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Honours
- Atlético Madrid:
- Copa del ReyCopa 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 ....
: 1984–85, 1990–91 - Supercopa de EspañaSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: 1985 - UEFA Cup Winners' CupUEFA Cup Winners' CupThe UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
: Runner-up 1985–86
- Copa del Rey