Manolo Reina

Manolo Reina

Personal information
Full name	Manuel Reina Rodríguez
Date of birth	(1985-04-01) 1 April 1985
Place of birth	Villanueva del Trabuco, Spain
Height
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team	Gimnàstic
Number	1
Youth career
1997–2004	Málaga
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2007	Málaga B	38	(0)
2006	Málaga	1	(0)
2007	Levante B	11	(0)
2008–2011	Levante	74	(0)
2011–2012	Cartagena	27	(0)
2012–2013	AEP	15	(0)
2013	Atromitos	0	(0)
2013–	Gimnàstic	101	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 April 2016

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Reina and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.

Manuel 'Manolo' Reina Rodríguez (born 1 April 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Gimnàstic de Tarragona as a goalkeeper.

Football career

Born in Villanueva del Trabuco, Málaga, Andalusia, Reina was a product of hometown Málaga CF's youth system. He appeared in one game with the first team during the 2005–06 season, against Valencia CF in a 0–0 home draw, as they went on to rank last in La Liga.

In 2007, Reina joined Levante UD, but played mainly for the reserves during his early spell. However, the club's severe financial crisis led to him becoming first-choice after the departure of Marco Storari; in eight matches, he conceded 18 goals.

Reina appeared in 47 games in the following two seasons combined, the last of them ending in top flight promotion. For 2010–11 he was initially deemed second-choice, to newly signed Gustavo Munúa. However, after the Uruguayan conceded ten goals in the first three matches, he was selected for the next two rounds, keeping clean sheets against UD Almería (0–1 away win) and Real Madrid (0–0, at home); he eventually lost his starting position again, finishing the campaign with 18 appearances as the Valencians eventually retained their top division status.

On 20 June 2011, Reina signed for FC Cartagena in the second division. After the club's relegation he moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Cypriot First Division's AEP Paphos FC.

On 30 January 2013, Reina moved teams and countries again, signing with Superleague Greece club Atromitos F.C. as a replacement for PAOK FC-bound Charles Itandje. He was mostly a backup to Velimir Radman, and left in June after making no official appearances.

On 2 July 2013, Reina returned to his country and penned a contract with Segunda División B side Gimnàstic de Tarragona.

External links

• Manolo Reina profile at BDFutbol
• Manolo Reina profile at Futbolme (Spanish)
• Manolo Reina at Soccerway