| Toni Muñoz | |
| Fullname: | Antonio Muñoz Gómez |
| Birth Date: | 4 February 1968 |
| Birth Place: | Córdoba, Spain |
| Height: | 1.74 m |
| Position: | Left-back |
| Youthclubs1: | AD Naranjo |
| Youthclubs2: | Córdoba |
| Years1: | 1987–1989 |
| Caps1: | 22 |
| Goals1: | 1 |
| Years2: | 1989–1990 |
| Caps2: | 31 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 1990–2001 |
| Caps3: | 251 |
| Goals3: | 2 |
| Totalcaps: | 304 |
| Totalgoals: | 6 |
| Nationalyears1: | 1992–1993 |
| Nationalcaps1: | 10 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 2 |
Antonio "Toni" Muñoz Gómez (born 4 February 1968), sometimes known as just Toni, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
Best known for his stint at Atlético Madrid – 243 La Liga games in ten seasons – he also worked with the club in various directorial capacities until 2006.[1]
Born in Córdoba, Andalusia, Toni moved to the capital with Atlético Madrid following a spell with local Córdoba CF, playing for the reserves in his first year.[1] He spent the 1990–91 season as understudy to Juan Carlos, then made the left-back position his own. In 1995–96, he appeared in 40 La Liga games out of 42 as the Colchoneros won the double.[2]
In June 2001, after a total of only 15 appearances in his last two years as a player, Muñoz retired but stayed connected with his main club, first as a youth coordinator then as director of football. He left the latter position at the end of the 2005–06 campaign, as Atlético failed to qualify for European competition.[3] The following year, he moved to neighbouring Getafe CF as football director.[4] [5] [6]
Toni played ten matches with Spain in one year, as the nation had failed to qualify for UEFA Euro 1992.[1] His debut came on 11 March 1992, in a 2–0 friendly win over the United States in Valladolid.
The following year, on 22 September, Toni scored against Albania in a 5–1 away rout for the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, in what would be his last cap.[7]
Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Toni goal.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 January 1993 | Insular, Las Palmas, Spain | 1–1 | 1–1 | Friendly[8] | ||
| 2 | 22 September 1993 | Qemal Stafa, Tirana, Albania | 2–0 | 5–1 | 1994 World Cup qualification |
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