Julio Rico

Julio Alberto Rico Pardillo (born 11 June 1989) is a Spanish footballer who plays for CF Rayo Majadahonda as a right back or right midfielder.

Club Career

Early years

Born in El Rubio, Province of Seville, Andalusia, Rico started playing with Ecija Balompie. In 2001 the 12-year-old moved to neighbouring Real Betis, going on to finish his football formation there.

In the following two years, Rubio alternated between the club's third and second teams, appearing in only four Segunda Division B games with the latter in two seasons combined.

Real Madrid C

In mid-February 2010, Rico signed with La Liga giants Real Madrid, being assigned to its C-team. During his four-month spell, he played just four Tercera Division matches.

Gimnastic

In the summer of 2010, Rico signed with CF Pobla de Mafumet which acted as Gimnastic de Tarragona's farm team, being first-choice with the fourth division side.