David Aganzo Explained

David Aganzo
Fullname:David Aganzo Méndez
Birth Date:10 January 1981
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Height:1.770NaN0
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Real Madrid
Years1:1999–2000
Years2:2000–2004
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2000–2001
Clubs3:Extremadura (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:5
Years4:2001–2002
Clubs4:Espanyol (loan)
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:2002–2003
Clubs5:Valladolid (loan)
Caps5:30
Goals5:9
Years6:2003–2004
Clubs6:Levante (loan)
Caps6:33
Goals6:9
Years7:2004–2007
Caps7:49
Goals7:10
Years8:2006
Clubs8:Beitar Jerusalem (loan)
Caps8:12
Goals8:3
Years9:2007–2008
Caps9:30
Goals9:11
Years10:2008–2011
Caps10:72
Goals10:28
Years11:2011–2012
Caps11:21
Goals11:2
Years12:2012–2014
Caps12:38
Goals12:12
Years13:2014–2015
Caps13:11
Goals13:3
Totalcaps:327
Totalgoals:92
Nationalyears1:1997–1998
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:5
Nationalyears2:1998–1999
Nationalcaps2:8
Nationalgoals2:6
Nationalyears3:1999–2000
Nationalcaps3:7
Nationalgoals3:2
Nationalyears4:1999–2001
Nationalcaps4:4
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2000–2003
Nationalcaps5:13
Nationalgoals5:3

David Aganzo Méndez (born 10 January 1981) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a striker.

He amassed La Liga totals of 94 matches and 19 goals over six seasons, appearing in the competition for Real Madrid, Espanyol, Valladolid and Racing Santander. He added 181 games and 58 goals in the Segunda División, and also played professionally in Israel and Greece.

Club career

Born in Madrid, Aganzo was a product of Real Madrid's youth system, and made his debut with the first team on 20 February 2000 in a 1–1 draw away to Valencia CF.[1] Never a part of the club's plans, he went on to serve four consecutive loans: CF Extremadura, RCD Espanyol, Real Valladolid[2] and Levante UD; however, after appearing against Rosenborg BK in the 1999–2000 UEFA Champions League, he earned a winner's medal.[3]

In the 2004–05 season, Aganzo signed for Racing de Santander in La Liga, where he was rarely used except in his first year. In January 2006, he had a small loan stint at Beitar Jerusalem FC.[4]

Aganzo moved to Deportivo Alavés for 2007–08,[5] contributing 11 goals to help the Basques to narrowly avoid Segunda División relegation.[6] He was released at the end of the campaign, joining another side in that tier, recently promoted Rayo Vallecano, on a free transfer.[7] He scored a career-best 12 goals in his first year as the team easily retained their newfound league status,[8] being regularly used over three years and leaving the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas in July 2011, aged 30.

In early September 2012, Aganzo signed with Aris Thessaloniki F.C. of the Super League Greece from Hércules CF, on a one-year contract.[9] He returned to his country two years later, joining second-tier CD Lugo.[10]

Aganzo retired at the age of 34. In November 2017, he replaced Luis Rubiales at the helm of the Association of Spanish Footballers.[11] [12]

International career

Aganzo represented Spain at the 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship, playing three games as the nation emerged victorious in Nigeria.[13]

Personal life

Aganzo's wife, Brazilian footballer Milene Domingues, played in Spain from 2002 to 2009 (including two years in the ladies' team of Rayo Vallecano). She was previously married to Ronaldo.[14] [15]

Honours

Real Madrid

1999–2000[3]

Levante

2003–04[16]

Spain U20

1999[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: El Valencia le regala un punto al Madrid – El equipo de Cúper juega muy bien la primera parte, pero recula tanto en la segunda que Guti consigue empatar. Valencia offer point to Madrid – Cúper's team play excellent first half, but go into their own half so much in the second that Guti manages to draw. El País. Cayetano. Ros. es. 21 February 2000. 28 October 2017.
  2. News: David Aganzo, cedido al Valladolid. David Aganzo, loaned to Valladolid. Diario AS. es. 28 May 2002. 11 March 2014.
  3. News: El Real Madrid sufre hasta el último minuto para clasificarse a cuartos. Real Madrid suffer until the last minute to reach quarter-finals. El Mundo. es. 22 March 2000. 9 July 2014.
  4. News: Tres españoles, presentes en el partido de la vergüenza en Israel. Three Spaniards, present in match of shame in Israel. Marca. es. 4 November 2014. 1 March 2018.
  5. Web site: Racing complete spree with Tchité. UEFA. 1 September 2007. 11 March 2014.
  6. News: Yordi, del Xerez, máximo goleador con 20 tantos. Yordi, of Xerez, top scorer with 20 goals. Diario Sur. es. 15 June 2008. 14 October 2019.
  7. News: El Rayo ata a Aganzo y espera fichar a Cobeño. Rayo snap Aganzo and hope to sign Cobeño. Diario AS. Francisco José. Garrido. es. 23 July 2008. 20 August 2008.
  8. Web site: El Rayo de la temporada 2008/2009… ahora. Rayo of the 2008/2009 season… now. Mata Gigantes. Daniel. Chaves. es. 20 April 2020. 11 June 2021.
  9. Web site: http://www.sport-fm.gr/article/578345. el:Υπέγραψε ο Αγκάνθο. Aganzo signed. Sport-FM. el. 8 September 2012. 8 September 2012.
  10. News: El Lugo refuerza la delantera con David Aganzo. Lugo bolster forward lines with David Aganzo. La Voz de Galicia. Miguel. Álvarez. es. 18 August 2014. 1 March 2018.
  11. News: Luis Rubiales deja la AFE para intentar presidir la Federación. Luis Rubiales leaves the ASF to try to run the Federation. El País. Ladislao Javier. Moñino. es. 20 November 2017. 1 March 2018.
  12. News: David Aganzo, presidente de AFE, con el 98,58% de los votos. David Aganzo, ASF president, with 98,58% of votes. Diario AS. Alfredo. Matilla. es. 28 November 2017. 17 April 2018.
  13. News: Qué fue de los campeones del mundo sub20. What happened to the under-20 world champions. Marca. Miguel Ángel. García. es. 17 April 2009. 3 May 2017.
  14. News: Milene Domingues: "Creen que por ser brasileña sé bailar samba". Milene Domingues: "They think because i am Brazilian i know how to dance samba". 20 minutos. es. 20 February 2006. 6 September 2012.
  15. News: Ronaldo demanda a su ex mujer, Milene Domingues, exigiendo revisar la pensión alimentaria que pasa a su hijo. Ronaldo takes ex-wife Milene Domingues to court, demanding child alimony checkup. Deia. es. 31 October 2009. 6 September 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130121205308/http://www.deia.com/2009/10/31/ocio-y-cultura/ocio/ronaldo-demanda-a-su-ex-mujer-milene-domingues-exigiendo-revisar-la-pension-alimentaria-que-pasa-a-su-hijo. 21 January 2013.
  16. Web site: El Levante festejó el título con un homenaje al equipo que subió en 2004. Levante celebrated title by honouring team that promoted in 2004. EFE. es. 11 June 2017. 18 April 2023.