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Javier Portillo

Personal information
Full name	Javier García Portillo
Date of birth	(1982-03-30) 30 March 1982 (age 43)
Place of birth	Aranjuez, Spain
Height	1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Hércules
Number	12
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2001-2006 2004 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2009 2010-	Real Madrid →Fiorentina (loan) →Brugge (loan) Gimnàstic Tarragona Osasuna Hércules
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Javier Portillo (born 30 March 1982) is a Spanish football player. He is known for playing as a Striker, which means he tries to score goals for his team. He currently plays for Hércules.

Javier Portillo's Football Journey

Javier Portillo started his football career in Spain. He became a professional player in the early 2000s. He has played for several teams throughout his career.

Playing for Real Madrid

Javier Portillo began his senior career at one of the biggest football clubs in the world, Real Madrid. He played for their main team from 2001 to 2006. It's a big deal to play for such a famous club! During his time there, he helped the team win some important matches.

Adventures in Other Countries

While still with Real Madrid, Javier also got to play for teams in other countries.

• In 2004, he went on loan to Fiorentina in Italy. This gave him a chance to experience football in a different league.
• Later, in 2005-2006, he played for Brugge in Belgium. Playing in different leagues helped him grow as a player.

Back in Spain's Leagues

After his time at Real Madrid and his loans, Javier continued his career in Spain.

• From 2006 to 2007, he played for Gimnàstic Tarragona.
• Then, he joined Osasuna from 2007 to 2009.
• Since 2010, he has been playing for Hércules. He continues to be an important player for his team.

Javier Portillo has had a long career playing football for many different clubs. He is a dedicated player who has scored many goals throughout his journey.