Kiko
Kiko is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his time as a centre-forward, primarily with Atlético Madrid.
Kiko began his professional career with Cádiz CF, making his La Liga debut in 1991.
He played a crucial role in helping Cádiz CF retain their La Liga status with a late winner against Real Zaragoza.
Biography
Early Life
Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón, known as Kiko, was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz. His football journey began at a local club, Cádiz CF, where he made his La Liga debut on April 14, 1991. Despite limited appearances in his first season, Kiko made a significant impact by scoring a crucial penalty and a late winner that helped Cádiz retain their league status.
Career
Kiko's career took a pivotal turn when he joined Atlético Madrid in 1993 after Cádiz's relegation. At Atlético, he became one of Spain's prominent footballers in the 1990s, contributing to the club's historic double in the 1995-96 season with 11 goals and numerous assists. He remained with Atlético until their relegation in 2000, finishing his career with a brief stint at CF Extremadura in 2002.
In addition to his club success, Kiko represented Spain at various levels, including the under-19, under-21, and under-23 teams, before making his senior debut in 1992. He earned 26 caps for the national team, scoring four goals, and participated in major tournaments like UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup. Notably, he scored a last-minute winner in the final of the 1992 Summer Olympics, securing a gold medal for Spain.
Legacy
Kiko is remembered for his technical skills and unique style of play, often celebrating goals by mimicking an archer. His contributions to Atlético Madrid and the Spanish national team have solidified his status as a respected figure in Spanish football history, with honors including a La Liga title and a Copa del Rey trophy during his time at Atlético.
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Career & Clubs
Technically gifted, Kiko excelled at playing with his back to the opposition's goal. In spite of being almost 1,90m, his aerial ability was considered poor; he celebrated scoring a goal by imitating an archer.
Kiko was capped 26 times for Spain, and scored four goals. His debut came on 16 December 1992, in a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Latvia where he played the full 90 minutes. Kiko took part in UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup. He scored in a 6–1 rout of Bulgaria in the latter tournament, though this amounted to nothing as Spain were knocked out in the group stage. Previously, Kiko represented the country at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He scored a last-minute winner against Poland in the final, a 3–2 victory, his second of the game.
International goals
Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Kiko goal.
Cádiz
Born in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, Kiko's career began with local Cádiz CF, and he first appeared in La Liga on 14 April 1991 in a 2–3 home loss against Athletic Bilbao. Even though he played only five further matches in the season he was intimately connected with the Andalusia club's fate as, on 9 June, in only 25 minutes on the pitch, he was awarded a penalty kick and scored an 83rd-minute winner in the 2–1 home win over Real Zaragoza; the team would miraculously retain their status in the playoffs against CD Málaga.
Atlético Madrid
After two more seasons as an undisputed starter, Kiko moved alongside his teammate José María Quevedo to Atlético Madrid, upon Cádiz's 1993 relegation. There, he developed into one of Spain's most important footballers during the 90s, being instrumental in the side's historic double in 1995–96 with 11 goals and several assists. Atlético were relegated in 2000, but Kiko stayed at the Vicente Calderón Stadium for a further campaign, not managing to find the net in 32 appearances. He finished out his career with a five-month spell at CF Extremadura also in the Segunda División in 2002, teaming up with another longtime league player, Pier.
- National team
- Spain
- Club
- Cádiz CF B (1990–1991)
- Club
- CF Extremadura (2002–2002)
- Club
- Cádiz Club de Fútbol (1991–1993)
- Club
- Atlético Madrid (1993–2001)
- Club
- Spain national under-19 football team (1991–1991)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (1992–1994)
- Club
- Spain national under-23 football team (1991–1992)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (1992–1998)
Legacy
Atlético Madrid
La Liga: 1995–96 Copa del Rey: 1995–96 Spain U23
Summer Olympic Games: 1992 Spain U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship third place: 1994
Clubs
Played together with
Aarón BuenoCádiz Club de Fútbol · 2010–2011
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
- Abass LawallAtlético Madrid · 2000–2001
- Abdelkader OueslatiAtlético Madrid · 2012–2015
- Abdoulaye FallCádiz Club de Fútbol · 2012–2014
- Abel BuadesCádiz Club de Fútbol · 2007–2007
Abel Gómez MorenoCádiz Club de Fútbol · 2015–2017
Abel ResinoAtlético Madrid · 1986–1995- Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001
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Identifiers & aliases
Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón, known as Kiko, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-forward, mostly for Atlético Madrid.
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