Antonio Calpe
Quick Facts
Biography
Antonio Calpe Hernández (born 4 February 1940) is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a defender.
Biography
He began professionally in the CD Alcoyano, competing the 1961-62 and 1962-63 seasons in Third Division. In the 1963-64 season joined the Levante in that same season came to first division. In season 1965-66 was transferred to Real Madrid, one of the components of equipment called ye-ye and winning five major trophies, including four national championships and the European Cup to 1966.
In the summer of 1971 with 31 years of age, Calpe had two major injuries: cruciate ligaments and Achilles tendon rupture and returned to his former club, who was in Third Division. In 1973-74 he went to Second Division, and finally retired in 1975.
Calpe was one of three managers for Levante in 1981–82.
Clubs
Club | Country | Year |
---|---|---|
CD Alcoyano | Spain | 1961 - 1963 |
Levante UD | Spain | 1962 - 1965 |
Real Madrid CF | Spain | 1965 - 1971 |
Levante UD | Spain | 1971 - 1975 |
Honours
- Real Madrid
- European Cup: 1965–66
- La Liga: 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69
- Copa del Generalísimo: 1969–70