Juan Aretio

Juan Rodríguez Aretio (10 July 1922 – 24 September 1973) was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for Spanish club Celta de Vigo, FC Barcelona, and Sporting de Gijón. He was also a manager, taking charge of Celta de Vigo and Recreativo de Huelva.

Early life Juan Rodríguez Aretio was born in Ferrol on 10 July 1922, and began playing football at his hometown club Racing de Ferrol, Pontevedra CF, and Club Peñasco.

Club career After standing out in regional football, Aretio arrived at Celta in the 1943–44 season along with Pahiño to sweeten the goodbye of two monsters: Nolete, who left football; and Juan del Pino, who signed for Sabadell. In the late 1940s, Aretio began to fall apart as the exodus of stars from Celta began: Pahiño and Muñoz signed for Real Madrid, and a year later they were joined by Gabriel Alonso and Sobrado, while Roig retired from football.

A month later a well-deserved tribute match was played to honor his memory, with all the clubs providing their best men for the game while the Hotel Nice offered free accommodation to all of them.

Honours Celta de Vigo Copa del Rey: Runner-up (1): 1948