Isaac Jové Rubí

Isaac Jové Rubí (born 21 February 1980), known simply as Isaac, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, and a current manager.

He amassed Segunda División totals of 227 matches and 20 goals over seven seasons, mainly in representation of Lorca Deportiva, Salamanca and Murcia (two years apiece).

Playing career

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Isaac started his career with newly created Ciudad de Murcia, winning promotion from Tercera División in 2001. Afterwards, he was loaned to Udinese Calcio in Italy, but did not appear in one single game with the club, being posteriorly loaned to CD Logroñés.

Isaac then played one season each with Lorca Deportiva CF in Segunda División B and UD Almería in Segunda División, returning to the former after they promoted to the second level. He was an undisputed starter in his second year, but the Murcian side were relegated.

Subsequently, Isaac stayed in his country's division two, playing with UD Salamanca and Real Murcia. He finished his professional career at the age of 34, after two seasons with as many teams in the Greek second tier.

Coaching career

After retiring, Jové spent two years as an assistant manager at CF Lorca Deportiva. On 8 June 2017, he was named head coach of amateurs CD Algar.