Rubén Martín Pulido
Encyclopedia
Rubén Martín Pulido is a Spanish
footballer who plays for Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
, as a central defender.
and Getafe CF
(then in the third level
), Real Madrid
youth graduate Pulido spent one Segunda División
each with Rayo Vallecano
and Sporting de Gijón
.
In 2004, Pulido returned to Getafe, helping the Madrid
side retain its recently obtained first level status
; however, he was never an undisputed starter during three seasons, with a best output of 25 La Liga
contests in his second campaign
.
In July 2008, Pulido joined league newcomers UD Almería
, and was one of the Andalusia
side's most important players, netting three league goals, including the only in a January 20, 2008 home win over Deportivo de La Coruña
, and another in a 2–2 home draw to FC Barcelona
, on March 16.
After just one season with Almería (he had signed a two-year deal), Pulido joined Real Zaragoza
, freshly relegated to the second level. He contributed with 23 matches as the Aragon
ese were immediately promoted back.
In the 2009–10 season
, Pulido played in roughly the same matches, netting twice: against former side Almería (2–1 home win) and Villarreal CF
(3–3 home draw), and appearing inclusively as right-back; in the following summer, the 31-year old did not see his contract renewed and joined Greek
outfit Asteras Tripoli FC.
Spain
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footballer who plays for Asteras Tripoli F.C. in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, as a central defender.
Football career
After appearing for modest outfits (UB ConquenseUB Conquense
Unión Balompédica Conquense is a Spanish football team based in Cuenca, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded in 1946, it currently plays in 2ªB - Group 1, holding home games at Estadio La Fuensanta, with a 3,500 total capacity....
and Getafe CF
Getafe CF
Getafe Club de Fútbol is a Spanish La Liga football club based in Getafe, a city in the Madrid metropolitan area, founded in 1946 and refounded in 1983.In the top level since 2004-05, it holds home games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez....
(then in 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...
), 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...
youth graduate Pulido spent one 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:...
each with Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano
Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo, is a Spanish football team based in Madrid, in the neighbourhood of Vallecas...
and Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
.
In 2004, Pulido returned to Getafe, helping the Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
side retain its recently obtained first level status
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
; however, he was never an undisputed starter during three seasons, with a best output of 25 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...
contests in his second campaign
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...
.
In July 2008, Pulido joined league newcomers UD Almería
UD Almería
Unión Deportiva Almería, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Almería, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1989 as Almería Club de Fútbol, it currently plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, with a 22,000-seat...
, and was one of 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...
side's most important players, netting three league goals, including the only in a January 20, 2008 home win over Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
, and another in a 2–2 home draw to 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....
, on March 16.
After just one season with Almería (he had signed a two-year deal), Pulido joined Real Zaragoza
Real 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...
, freshly relegated to the second level. He contributed with 23 matches as the 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...
ese were immediately promoted back.
In the 2009–10 season
2009–10 La Liga
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, Pulido played in roughly the same matches, netting twice: against former side Almería (2–1 home win) and Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
(3–3 home draw), and appearing inclusively as right-back; in the following summer, the 31-year old did not see his contract renewed and joined Greek
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
outfit Asteras Tripoli FC.