Jose Cruz

Jose Manuel Cruz Orozco (born 10 August 1988) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Segunda Division B club Linares Deportivo.

Club Career

Born in Cordoba, Andalusia, Cruz finished his formation with Real Madrid, then played his first three years as a senior with the C-team. On 15 July 2010 he signed with Sporting de Gijon, but only appeared officially for the reserves in Segunda Division B.

In the 2012 summer, Cruz joined fellow league club Lucena CF. After only one season he penned a one-year deal with Real Jaen, freshly promoted to Segunda Division.

On 18 August 2013, Cruz played his first game as a professional, starting in a 1–2 home loss against SD Eibar. He scored his first professional goal on 30 March of the following year, netting the last in a 1–1 home draw against Hercules CF.

On 27 July 2015, Cruz moved abroad for the first time in his career, joining Hong Kong club Yuen Long FC. The following January he returned to his native country, and represented UD Almeria B and Racing de Ferrol in the following years.