Julio Prieto Martín

Julio Prieto Martín (born 21 November 1960) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

In a 16-year career, he appeared in 305 La Liga matches over 11 seasons (33 goals), mainly in representation of Atlético Madrid.

Club career Born in Madrid, Prieto played mainly for hometown club Atlético Madrid during his professional career. After spending one season with the reserves in the Segunda División and another on loan to CD Castellón in La Liga (with relegation), he returned to the Colchoneros, being a starter for much of his five-year spell.

In the 1982–83 campaign, Prieto had his best year at Atlético with seven goals in 32 games in a third-place finish. He helped the club to two major titles, then was part of the squad that reached the 1986 European Cup Winners' Cup final, appearing in the decisive match that was lost 3–0 against FC Dynamo Kyiv.

After two seasons in the second tier with CP Mérida, Prieto retired from football aged 34 with Talavera CF, in the Segunda División B. Subsequently, he worked as a players' agent.

Honours Atlético Madrid Copa del Rey: 1984–85, 1990–91 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 1985–86