Txiki (footballer, born 1977)

Daniel Rodríguez Pérez (born 27 March 1977), known as Txiki, is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a left midfielder.

Txiki
Personal information
Full name Daniel Rodríguez Pérez
Date of birth (1977-03-27) 27 March 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth San Sebastián, Spain
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
CD Oliver
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1996–1997 Utebo
1997–1998 Andorra 30 (1)
1998–1999 Beasain 37 (6)
1999–2001 Cultural Leonesa 95 (14)
2002–2004 Racing Santander 47 (4)
2004Córdoba (loan) 19 (1)
2004–2006 Córdoba 73 (12)
2006–2008 Castellón 44 (0)
2008–2009 Ceuta 27 (4)
2009–2010 Zamora 31 (1)
Total 403 (43)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Txiki was born in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa. He spent his first years as a senior in the lower leagues, with Utebo FC, Andorra CF, SD Beasain and Cultural y Deportiva Leonesa.[1] On 10 October 2001, his 47th-minute free kick was the only goal of the Copa del Rey fixture against Racing de Santander, as Cultural went through to the round of 32;[2] two months later, he signed for that adversary.[3]

On 5 January 2002, Txiki made his debut in the Segunda División, coming on as a 60th-minute substitute for Sietes in a 2–1 home win over Polideportivo Ejido.[4] The following month, he scored in consecutive matches as his team defeated Real Jaén (2–0)[5] then drew 2–2 at SD Eibar,[6] being an important member of the Quique Setién-led squad as they promoted to La Liga as runners-up.[7]

Txiki made the first of his 26 top-flight appearances (for Racing and overall)[8][9] on 31 August 2002, starting the 0–1 home loss to Real Valladolid.[10] He returned to division two in the next transfer window, joining Córdoba CF initially on loan.[11][12]

After two further second-tier seasons with CD Castellón,[13][14] Txiki retired aged 33 following one-year spells in the third with AD Ceuta[8] and Zamora CF.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Fraguas, Ángel (23 January 2003). "Txiki sigue rentando a la Cultural" [Txiki still giving money to Cultural]. Diario de León (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  2. ^ Andrés, Óscar (11 October 2001). "Quique Setién no arregla al Racing" [Quique Setién does not fix Racing]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  3. ^ Del Olmo, Jaime (28 December 2001). "Txiki: "Es un paso más en mi carrera"" [Txiki: "It's another step in my career"]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  4. ^ Vicario, Ernesto (6 January 2002). "Gana pero no convence" [Unconvincing win]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  5. ^ Vicario, Ernesto (10 February 2002). "El Racing de Santander gana al Real Jaén tras el descanso" [Racing de Santander beat Real Jaén after half-time]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  6. ^ Imedio, Óscar (18 February 2002). "Reparto de puntos en un vibrante partido" [They share the points in thrilling match]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Setién devuelve al Racing a Primera" [Setién return Racing to Primera]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 19 May 2002. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  8. ^ a b Montero, Manuel (6 August 2008). "Txiki del Castellón y Elvis del 74 refuerzan el Ceuta" [Castellón's Txiki and 74's Elvis bolster Ceuta]. El Pueblo de Ceuta (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  9. ^ González, Daniel (15 March 2017). ""El papel de la grada será fundamental"" ["The stands will play a crucial role"]. El Diario Montañés (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  10. ^ "Aganzo resuelve con el primer gol de la Liga" [Aganzo takes care of business with the League's first goal]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 31 August 2002. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  11. ^ Pérez, Carlos (29 January 2004). "Txiki, última alta blanquiverde" [Txiki, last white-and-green addition]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Piterman, Txiki y Sierra: sin rencores" [Piterman, Txiki and Sierra: no grudges]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). 21 December 2004. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  13. ^ "El fallo del ´caso Txiki´ se dará a conocer en los próximos días" [The 'Txiki affair' to have a verdict soon]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). 26 July 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  14. ^ Roca, Juanfran (30 November 2007). "Txiki pide más minutos para demostrar su valía" [Txiki asks for more minutes to show his worth]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  15. ^ "El Zamora cierra los fichajes de Txiki y Jonan García" [Zamora complete signings of Txiki and Jonan García]. La Opinión de Zamora (in Spanish). 20 August 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
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