José Miguel Prieto

José Miguel Prieto Castillo (born 22 November 1971) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Nicknamed Shark due to his fierce character, he appeared in 285 competitive games for Sevilla in a 15-year senior career.

Club career Born in Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Prieto started out as a senior with local Albacete Balompié in the Segunda División B. In the summer of 1989 the 17-year-old signed for Sevilla FC, being assigned to the reserve side who competed in the same level. He totalled just 16 first-team appearances in his first two full seasons, however.

Prieto scored his only top-flight goal on 9 April 1994, the only at Sporting de Gijón. From 1996 to 2001 he experienced two promotions and as many relegations with his main club, partnering mainly Juan Martagón in the centre of the defence.

Prieto retired in June 2003 at the age of 31, after several knee problems.

Honours Sevilla Segunda División: 2000–01

Spain U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship third place: 1994