Javier Dopico

Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Dopico graduated from local Málaga CF's youth system, making his senior debut with their reserves in the 2002–03 season, in Segunda División B. On 21 June 2003 he made his first-team – and La Liga – debut, playing the last 17 minutes in a 0–1 away loss against RCD Mallorca; he continued to appear for the former the following years, with a loan to Mérida UD in between. After being released by Málaga, Dopico competed in the third level and Tercera División, representing UD Ibiza-Eivissa, CD Alhaurino, CD Atlético Baleares, CD Ronda, UD San Pedro, La Roda CF and Alhaurín de la Torre CF.