Paco Camarasa facts for kids
Camarasa in 1995
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| Personal information | |||
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| 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(s) | 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 | |||
Francisco 'Paco' José Camarasa Castellar (born September 27, 1967) is a Spanish former footballer. He played mainly as a central defender. This means he was a player who helped protect his team's goal. Paco spent his entire professional career playing for one club, Valencia CF, in Spain. He was known for his strong defense and loyalty to his team.
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Paco's Time at Valencia CF
Paco Camarasa was born in Rafelbunyol, a town in Spain. He played for 13 professional seasons only with his local club, Valencia CF.
Starting His Professional Career
Paco made his first team debut during the 1987–88 La Liga season. This was when Valencia had just returned to the top league, La Liga, after being in a lower division. He played one game that season.
Becoming a Key Player
Over time, Paco became a very important player for Valencia. He played in 333 official games for the club. This shows how much the team relied on him.
Later Years and Retirement
Towards the end of his career, Paco faced some challenges. Injuries and a drop in his playing form meant he played less often. He only appeared in 11 La Liga matches over his last four seasons.
Paco helped Valencia win the 1998–99 Copa del Rey (King's Cup). This is a major football competition in Spain. He retired from playing football in June 2000, when he was almost 33 years old.
After Playing Football
After retiring, Paco continued to work at the Mestalla Stadium, which is Valencia's home ground. He became a match delegate, helping with the organization of games. In March 2020, Paco was one of a few people connected to the club who tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Playing for Spain
Paco Camarasa also played for the Spain national football team. He earned 14 "caps," which means he played in 14 international games for his country.
Playing in the World Cup
He was part of the Spanish squad for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world. Paco played for 13 minutes against Germany in the group stage. He came on as a substitute for Pep Guardiola. He also played the entire game in the "round-of-16" match against Switzerland, which Spain won 3–0.
Trophies and Wins
Paco Camarasa won some important trophies with Valencia:
- Valencia
- Copa del Rey: 1998–99
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1998
See also
In Spanish: Francisco Camarasa para niños
- List of one-club men
