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Juan Manuel VillaSpanish, former footballer, midfielder.
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Biography of José María Villalonga, Spanish Footballer
Early Life and CareerJosé María Villalonga was born in Seville, Spain on September 26, 1938. At the age of 15, he moved to Madrid to pursue his footballing dreams and joined the youth team of Plus Ultra, a subsidiary of Real Madrid.
Rise to Fame
In 1959, Villalonga made his professional debut with Real Madrid Castilla. He went on to play for Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, and Real Zaragoza, where he spent nine seasons (1962-1971). Villalonga became a respected midfielder, despite playing alongside legendary figures like Alfredo Di Stefano, Héctor Rial, and Ferenc Puskas.
Club Success
Throughout his club career, Villalonga won three major honors:1 La Liga title with Real Madrid (1961-62)
1 Copa del Rey title with Real Madrid (1961-62)
5 Copa del Rey titles with Real Zaragoza (1962-64, 1965-66, 1969-70)
International Career
Villalonga represented Spain at the international level, earning three caps in 1964.
Retirement
Villalonga retired from football in 1971 and became a successful businessman. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 74.
Legacy
José María Villalonga was a talented midfielder who made significant contributions to Spanish football during the 1960s and 1970s. He will be remembered as a key member of the Real Zaragoza team that dominated the Copa del Rey competition during that era.
