David Aganzo Méndez (born 10 January 1981) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a striker.
 Aganzo in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | David Aganzo Méndez | ||
| Date of birth | 10 January 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Real Madrid | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1999–2000 | Real Madrid C | ||
| 2000–2004 | Real Madrid | 4 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | → Extremadura (loan) | 16 | (5) |
| 2001–2002 | → Espanyol (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | → Valladolid (loan) | 30 | (9) |
| 2003–2004 | → Levante (loan) | 33 | (9) |
| 2004–2007 | Racing Santander | 49 | (10) |
| 2006 | → Beitar Jerusalem (loan) | 12 | (3) |
| 2007–2008 | Alavés | 30 | (11) |
| 2008–2011 | Rayo Vallecano | 72 | (28) |
| 2011–2012 | Hércules | 21 | (2) |
| 2012–2014 | Aris | 38 | (12) |
| 2014–2015 | Lugo | 11 | (3) |
| Total | 327 | (92) | |
| International career | |||
| 1997–1998 | Spain U16 | 11 | (5) |
| 1998–1999 | Spain U17 | 8 | (6) |
| 1999–2000 | Spain U18 | 7 | (2) |
| 1999–2001 | Spain U20 | 4 | (0) |
| 2000–2003 | Spain U21 | 13 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He amassed La Liga totals of 94 matches and 19 goals over six seasons, appearing in the competition for Real Madrid, Espanyol, Valladolid and Racing Santander. He added 181 games and 58 goals in the Segunda División, and also played professionally in Israel and Greece.
Club career
Born in Madrid, Aganzo was a product of Real Madrid's youth system, and made his debut with the first team on 20 February 2000 in a 1–1 draw away to Valencia CF.[1] Never a part of the club's plans, he went on to serve four consecutive loans: CF Extremadura, RCD Espanyol, Real Valladolid[2] and Levante UD; however, after appearing against Rosenborg BK in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League, he earned a winner's medal.[3]
In the 2004–05 season, Aganzo signed for Racing de Santander in La Liga, where he was rarely used except in his first year. In January 2006, he had a small loan stint at Beitar Jerusalem FC.[4]
Aganzo moved to Deportivo Alavés for 2007–08,[5] contributing 11 goals to help the Basques to narrowly avoid Segunda División relegation.[6] He was released at the end of the campaign, joining another side in that tier, recently promoted Rayo Vallecano, on a free transfer.[7] He scored a career-best 12 goals in his first year as the team easily retained their newfound league status,[8] being regularly used over three years and leaving the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas in July 2011, aged 30.
In early September 2012, Aganzo signed with Aris Thessaloniki F.C. of the Super League Greece from Hércules CF, on a one-year contract.[9] He returned to his country two years later, joining second-tier CD Lugo.[10]
Aganzo retired at the age of 34. In November 2017, he replaced Luis Rubiales at the helm of the Association of Spanish Footballers.[11][12]
International career
Aganzo represented Spain at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, playing three games as the nation emerged victorious in Nigeria.[13]
Personal life
Aganzo's wife, Brazilian footballer Milene Domingues, played in Spain from 2002 to 2009 (including two years in the ladies' team of Rayo Vallecano). She was previously married to Ronaldo.[14][15]
Honours
Real Madrid
Levante
Spain U20
References
External links
- David Aganzo at BDFutbol
- David Aganzo – FIFA competition record (archived)
- David Aganzo at Soccerway