A ball-winning, possession-oriented defensive midfielder, José Mari has played his entire professional career in Spain before coming to the Rapids.
Was most recently with Real Zaragoza, where he played 16 La Liga matches and several other Cup matches in 2012-13, continuing into the 2013-14 season when the team was in the second division.
Began his professional career at the age of 17 with his hometown team, Union Deportiva Roteña, in 2005.
Has also spent time with Atlético Sanluqueño CF in the third division, followed by Real Murcia and Real Jaén in the second division before moving to Zaragoza.
YOUTH/CLUB
Played in Union Deportiva Roteña’s youth ranks before his promotion to the first team.