Carlos Marchena facts for kids
Marchena in 2017
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| Date of birth | 31 July 1979 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Las Cabezas, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre-back, defensive midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1990–1997 | Sevilla | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–2000 | Sevilla | 68 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998 | Sevilla B | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Benfica | 20 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2001–2010 | Valencia | 230 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2012 | Villarreal | 45 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Deportivo La Coruña | 44 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015 | Kerala Blasters | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 411 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1999 | Spain U20 | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2001 | Spain U21 | 17 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Spain U23 | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2011 | Spain | 69 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2017–2018 | Sevilla C (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Spain (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | Sevilla B (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | Valencia (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Honours
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Carlos Marchena López is a famous Spanish footballer who played as a defender. He was born on July 31, 1979. Carlos was known for being a strong and determined player. He could play as a central defender or a defensive midfielder.
Carlos spent most of his career, nine years, playing for Valencia. There, he helped his team win five big titles, including two La Liga championships. He played over 300 games in total for Valencia. He also played for other Spanish clubs like Sevilla, Villarreal, and Deportivo.
Marchena was also a key player for the Spanish national team for many years. He played in two World Cups and two European Championships. He won both of these huge tournaments with Spain!
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Carlos Marchena's Football Journey
Starting His Club Career
Carlos Marchena began his football journey in his hometown club, Sevilla FC, when he was 18. This was when Sevilla was in the Segunda División, which is the second division of Spanish football. He played his first top-league game in August 1999.
After Sevilla was relegated, Carlos moved to Portugal to play for S.L. Benfica. He scored a couple of goals there. However, he soon returned to Spain.
His Amazing Time at Valencia
In 2001, Carlos joined Valencia CF. He quickly became a very important player for the team. In the 2003–04 season, Valencia had an incredible year. They won both the Spanish league title and the UEFA Cup. Carlos was a big part of their defense, playing many games.
Valencia had some tough times too. In a UEFA Champions League game, Carlos was sent off, and his team was knocked out. He always played with a lot of passion. Sometimes, this led to heated moments on the field. In one Champions League match, there was a big argument between players. Carlos was banned for four games because of it.
Despite these challenges, Carlos was chosen as the team captain after Euro 2008. He continued to play well for Valencia. In his last season there, he helped them finish third in the league. This meant they could play in the Champions League again.
Playing for Other Clubs
After Valencia, Carlos Marchena joined Villarreal CF in 2010. He continued to play in defense and midfield. He even scored a few goals for them in the UEFA Europa League. However, Villarreal was relegated from the top league in 2012.
Next, Carlos moved to Deportivo de La Coruña. He stayed there for two seasons. Even though Deportivo was relegated, he chose to stay and help them get back to the top league.
In 2015, Carlos tried something new. He signed with Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League. He played one game there before leaving for personal reasons.
Carlos Marchena officially retired from playing football in January 2016.
After Retirement: Becoming a Coach
After hanging up his boots, Carlos Marchena started a new career as a coach. He returned to his first club, Sevilla, as an assistant manager for their youth teams. He also worked as an assistant coach for the Spanish national team for a short time. Later, he became an assistant coach for Valencia.
Carlos Marchena: Playing for Spain
Youth and Olympic Success
Carlos Marchena played for Spain's youth teams. He was part of the under-20 team that won the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship in 1999. He also won a silver medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics with the Spanish Olympic team.
Joining the Senior National Team
Carlos made his first appearance for the senior Spanish team in 2002. He was chosen for UEFA Euro 2004. Spain didn't go far in that tournament, but Carlos played in two games.
He scored his first goal for Spain in 2005. It was a late goal that helped Spain draw a World Cup qualifying match. He was also part of the squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Winning Big Titles with Spain
Carlos Marchena was a key player when Spain won UEFA Euro 2008. He was a strong defender and helped the team only let in two goals in five games. His great performance earned him a spot in the "Team of the Tournament."
He was also part of the team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This was a huge achievement for Spain! During this time, Carlos set an amazing record. He played 50 games in a row for the national team without losing. This was more than any other player before him!
In 2018, Carlos briefly joined the coaching staff for Spain's national team during the World Cup.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sevilla | 1997–98 | Segunda División | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998–99 | Segunda División | 18 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | |
| 1999–00 | La Liga | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | |
| Total | 68 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 1 | ||
| Benfica | 2000–01 | Primeira Liga | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Valencia | 2001–02 | La Liga | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| 2002–03 | La Liga | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 39 | 0 | |
| 2003–04 | La Liga | 31 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 44 | 2 | |
| 2004–05 | La Liga | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 39 | 2 | |
| 2005–06 | La Liga | 25 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | |
| 2006–07 | La Liga | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2007–08 | La Liga | 28 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2008–09 | La Liga | 26 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 3 | |
| 2009–10 | La Liga | 24 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| Total | 230 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 57 | 1 | 319 | 11 | ||
| Villarreal | 2010–11 | La Liga | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 40 | 3 |
| 2011–12 | La Liga | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 24 | 1 | |
| Total | 45 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 64 | 4 | ||
| Deportivo | 2012–13 | La Liga | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | Segunda División | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 3 | |
| Total | 44 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 5 | ||
| Kerala Blasters | 2015 | Indian Super League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 408 | 17 | 43 | 2 | 75 | 4 | 526 | 23 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Spain | 2002 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 69 | 2 | |
- Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Marchena goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 8 June 2005 | Mestalla, Valencia, Spain |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
1–1 | 1–1 | 2006 World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 22 August 2007 | Toumba, Thessaloniki, Greece |  Greece |
1–1 | 3–2 | Friendly |
Honours and Awards
Carlos Marchena won many important titles during his career:
With Valencia
- La Liga (Spanish League): 2001–02, 2003–04
- Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup): 2007–08
- UEFA Cup: 2003–04
- UEFA Super Cup: 2004
With Spain U20
With Spain U23
- Summer Olympic silver medal: 2000
With Spain (Senior Team)
- FIFA World Cup: 2010
- UEFA European Championship: 2008
- FIFA Confederations Cup third place: 2009
Individual Awards
- UEFA Euro 2008: Team of the Tournament (meaning he was one of the best players in the competition!)
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Marchena para niños
Images for kids
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Marchena (left) challenging Augusto Fernández in the Galician derby in 2012
