Ángel Jesús Mejías Rodríguez

Ángel Jesús Mejías Rodríguez (born 1 March 1959) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Playing career Born in Tembleque, Province of Toledo, Mejías joined Atlético Madrid from his hometown club CD Toledo, spending his first two seasons as a senior with the reserves, the second in the Segunda División. He made his official debut for the first team on 21 February 1982 in a 0–1 home loss to FC Barcelona, and began being regularly played from his second season in La Liga onwards.

After the emergence of Abel Resino at the Colchoneros, Mejías became the backup, appearing in only 15 league matches over seven seasons. He left the club in June 1993 at the age of 34, still playing five more years (including four with CF Rayo Majadahonda) in the lower leagues until his retirement.

Coaching career Subsequently, Mejías returned to Atlético, working as goalkeeper coach. After leaving, he worked in the same capacity with Beşiktaş JK, Rayo Vallecano and Málaga CF.

Honours Atlético Madrid Copa del Rey: 1984–85, 1990–91; Supercopa de España: 1985; runner-up: 1991, 1992 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 1985–86

Rayo Majadahonda Tercera División: 1995–96, 1996–97