Victoriano de Santos Troya

Victoriano de Santos Troya (5 May 1906 – 26 February 1943) was a Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder for Atlético Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia in the 1930s. In doing so, he became the first footballer to play for Atlético, Barça, and Valencia.

After retiring, he worked as a manager, taking over the likes of Granada and Sevilla in the early 1940s.

Playing career Club career Born on 5 May 1906 in Madrid, In Atlético, he formed a memorable midfield with Arcadio Arteaga and Eduardo Ordóñez, which became known as the "three musketeers". A few weeks earlier, on 28 February 1933, he had been the subject of a tribute match, which pitted Atlético against the Spain national team. Following his death, Sevilla organized a charity match in his honor, with his family receiving the ticket proceeds, while Granada had its players wear a black ribbon in his memory during a match against Real Oviedo.

Honours As a manager Granada Segunda División: Champions (1): 1940–41