Curro Montoya
Francisco José "Curro" Montoya Gómez is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Montoya was born in Alicante, Valencian Community. After starting his development at Hércules CF he finished it with neighbouring Valencia CF, going on to spend five years with their reserves in the third division. In 2000–01 he made his La Liga debut, appearing rarely for CD Numancia in a relegation-ending season.Subsequently, Montoya played seven years in the second level, with Real Jaén, Elche CF, Ciudad [de Murcia] and Granada 74 CF. In 2007–08 [Segunda División|his debut campaign] at the latter club he suffered a serious injury which sidelined him for several months, as the team suffered relegation.
In 2009–10 [Segunda División B|2009–10], Montoya represented Atlético Ciudad and Orihuela CF, both in division three and both undergoing institutional and economic problems. For the following season, he joined CF La Nucía of the fourth tier.