Urbano Ortega

Urbano was born in Beas de Segura, Province of Jaén. After starting out at Real Jaén as a forward and RCD Español, he signed with Catalonia neighbours FC Barcelona in 1982. He only started in two of his nine seasons during his Camp Nou spell, being mainly used as a backup. Subsequently, Urbano returned to Español for two more seasons, with top-flight relegation in 1992–93. He closed out his professional career in 1997 following spells at modest UE Lleida (one year) and CP Mérida (two), with two additional campaigns in the top division, one with each team. Urbano began coaching in 2003, assisting former Barça teammate Esteban Vigo at numerous clubs, including Romania's FC Dinamo București. His first head coach experience arrived in 2007–08 in Segunda División B, with CD Baza. He resigned in June 2008, as the side dropped down a tier. After working as a scout for Barcelona and Villarreal CF, Urbano returned to another former club, Espanyol (as they were now known), in July 2009, as a sporting director.

Urbano never earned a senior cap for Spain, but was a regular for its under-21 team, also competing at the 1980 Summer Olympics.

Barcelona

La Liga: 1990–91 Copa del Rey: 1982–83, 1987–88, 1989–90 Supercopa de España: 1983 Copa de la Liga: 1986 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1988–89