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Biography
José Ángel Alonso Martín (born 2 March 1989), known as José Ángel, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Elche CF as a central defender.
Football career
Born in Salamanca, Castile and León, José Ángel graduated from UD Salamanca's youth system, and made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2008–09 season, in Tercera División. In the 2010 summer, he was promoted to the first team that competed in Segunda División.
On 3 October 2010, José Ángel played his first game as a professional, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 away win against Villarreal CF B. He featured in eight matches during the campaign, as the Charros were relegated to Segunda División B.
José Ángel moved to Elche CF on 20 July 2013, being assigned to the reserve side also in the third level, after Salamanca's dissolution. After featuring regularly with the B's, he was definitely promoted to the main squad on 27 July of the following year, and signed a new three-year deal on 21 August.
José Ángel made his La Liga debut on 24 August, starting as a defensive midfielder in a 0–3 away loss against FC Barcelona.
Personal life
José Ángel's older brother, Jorge, is also a footballer. A midfielder, he too was groomed at Salamanca.