Paco Camarasa
Spanish footballer (born 1967)
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Francisco 'Paco' José Camarasa Castellar (born 27 September 1967) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender.
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Camarasa in 1995 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco José Camarasa Castellar | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1967 | ||
| Place of birth | Rafelbunyol, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1980–1985 | Valencia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1985–1988 | Valencia B | ||
| 1988–2000 | Valencia | 266 | (7) |
| 2000 | Valencia B | 19 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 1993–1995 | Spain | 14 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2007 | Valencia B | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Camarasa was born in Rafelbunyol, Valencian Community. For 13 professional seasons he played solely with local club Valencia CF, making his first-team debut during 1987–88 (one game, as the Che had just returned from the Segunda División). Eventually, he became an undisputed starter, making 333 competitive appearances.[1][2]
Towards the end of his career, injuries and loss of form limited Camarasa to just 11 La Liga matches over four campaigns. He played a minor part in Valencia's 1999 conquest of the Copa del Rey, retiring in June of the following year at nearly 33 years of age.[3]
Subsequently, Camarasa remained working at the Mestalla Stadium as a match delegate.[4][5] In March 2020, he was one of five persons connected to the organisation that tested positive for COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic in Spain.[6]
International career
Camarasa earned 14 caps for Spain,[7] and was in the squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, appearing 13 minutes against Germany in the group stage after coming on as a substitute for Pep Guardiola[8] and playing the entire round-of-16 win over Switzerland (3–0).[9]
Honours
Valencia