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José Antonio Vélez

b. 1983

Spanish footballer

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About José Antonio Vélez

Born 1983. José Antonio Vélez is a Spanish association football player.

José Antonio Vélez Jiménez (born 16 September 1983), known as Ñoño, is a Spanish former footballer. Mainly a left-back, he could also play as a left winger.

Club career Born in Tarragona, Catalonia, Ñoño began his career with local Gimnàstic de Tarragona, and made his senior debut on 27 November 2004 by coming on as a second-half substitute in a 2–1 away win over Terrassa FC in the Segunda División. He finished the season on loan to CD Alcoyano of Segunda División B.

Ñoño stayed in the third level for the 2005–06 campaign, appearing rarely for UE Sant Andreu and moving all the way down to the regional leagues with FC Andorra. In summer 2007 he returned to the third tier, signing for Marino de Luanco. making his official debut on 2 September against RCD Espanyol B and scoring his first goal later that month in the 3–2 loss at CE L'Hospitalet.

On 7 June 2013, Ñoño opted to not renew his contract with Gimnàstic, and was released. Two weeks later, he joined neighbouring CF Reus Deportiu also of division three.

Personal life Ñoño's younger brother, Francisco, was also a footballer. Both played for Gimnàstic and Pobla.

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Jose Antonio Velez, Ñoño

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Who is José Antonio Vélez?

Spanish footballer

When was José Antonio Vélez born?

José Antonio Vélez was born on 16 September 1983 in Tarragona.

What is José Antonio Vélez's occupation?

José Antonio Vélez is an association football player.

What nationality is José Antonio Vélez?

José Antonio Vélez is Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Antonio Vélez

· Wikidata: Q6291539

· DBpedia: Ñoño

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