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Paco Camarasa
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Camarasa in 1995
Personal information
Date of birth (1967-09-27) 27 September 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Rafelbunyol, Spain
Height 1.83 m
Playing 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)
National team
1993–1995 Spain 14 (0)
Teams managed
2007 Valencia B
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (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.

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:

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Francisco Camarasa para niños

  • List of one-club men
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