Orlando Gutiérrez (Spanish footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Orlando Gutiérrez Callejo | ||
| Date of birth | 18 March 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Laredo, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Balmaseda (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Laredo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–2000 | Valladolid B | 135 | (4) |
| 1999–2000 | Valladolid | 5 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Eibar | 0 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Hércules | 77 | (3) |
| 2003–2004 | Lleida | 29 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Castellón | 31 | (0) |
| 2005–2008 | Cartagena | 93 | (3) |
| 2008–2009 | Lorca Deportiva | 28 | (1) |
| 2009–2010 | Pontevedra | 24 | (0) |
| 2010 | Cultural Leonesa | 17 | (0) |
| 2011 | Barakaldo | 10 | (0) |
| 2011–2013 | Portugalete | ||
| Total | 449 | (11) | |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2013– | Balmaseda (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Orlando Gutiérrez Callejo, known simply as Orlando, is a Spanish former football player. He was born on March 18, 1976, in Laredo, Cantabria. Orlando played as a full-back, which means he defended on the sides of the football pitch. He could play on both the left and right sides. After his long playing career, he became a football coach.
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Orlando's Football Journey
Orlando spent many years playing professional football in Spain. He was known for his strong defense and his ability to adapt to different teams and leagues.
Starting Out: Youth and Early Professional Years
Orlando began his football journey in his hometown. He played for CD Laredo as a young player. Later, he joined Real Valladolid B, which is the reserve team for Real Valladolid. He played many games for Valladolid B from 1995 to 2000. During this time, he also got to play a few games for the main Real Valladolid team in the top Spanish league.
Playing for Different Teams
Orlando played for many different football clubs throughout his career. Each team helped him gain more experience and show his skills.
- After Valladolid, he played for SD Eibar in the 2000–2001 season.
- He then moved to Hércules CF, where he played for two seasons, from 2001 to 2003.
- Next, he joined UE Lleida for the 2003–2004 season.
- In 2004, he played for CD Castellón.
- One of his longest stays was with FC Cartagena, where he played for three seasons, from 2005 to 2008. He played many matches for them.
- He also played for Lorca Deportiva CF (2008–2009), Pontevedra CF (2009–2010), and Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa (2010).
- In 2011, he played for Barakaldo CF.
- His last club as a player was Club Portugalete, where he played from 2011 to 2013.
Orlando played a total of 449 professional games and scored 11 goals during his career. This shows how dedicated and consistent he was as a player.
Becoming a Coach
After retiring as a player in 2013, Orlando decided to stay in football. He transitioned into coaching. Since 2013, he has been working as an assistant coach for SD Balmaseda FC. This role allows him to share his vast experience and knowledge of the game with new generations of players.
See also
In Spanish: Orlando Gutiérrez para niños
