Last update 6 February, 2025 by Alberto Llopis
Spanish football from the years 90 left us names that, Although they were not media stars, They became authentic classic worship players for fans. Among them for example Tato Abbey y Mariano Angoy, Two very different players and with particular trajectories.
Tato Abbey: Race, unmistakable pundonor and mustache
Tato Abbey represents an almost extinct football line, los currantes football, those who compensated for the lack of technical talent with sacrifice, Fight and total delivery in each party. Your image is unforgettable: and thick mustache, Pronounced Alopecia and an appearance that made him seem greater than he really was.
Modesto but essential player for their teams, Abbey always gave everything for the shield, away from the millionaire figures that today dominate football. Went through clubs such as Logroñés and the Compostela, although he had the opportunity to play in a big one like the Atlético de Madrid, where he arrived from the mythical hand Javier Clemente, Great football defender of yesteryear.
The day of Gloria de Tato Abadía at the Bernabéu
His most remembered moment in the First Division was in the season 1992-93, when He scored two goals to Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu. That action earned him included in the ideal eleven of the prestigious France Football magazine.
After hanging up the boots, Tato Abadía became a coach and undertook a family business, a cheese Shop In a well -known logroño quiet. Also at the time, He assumed the challenge of directing one of the new achievements that emerged after the disappearance of the historic team in which much of his career passed.
Mariano Angoy: The Barça goalkeeper who triumphed in football
Mariano Angoy It is one of the most curious cases of Spanish football. He was FC Barcelona goalkeeper during the era of Dream Team the Johan Cruyff, One of the best teams in football history. However, His career as a footballer was marked by a peculiarity: It was Cruyff's son -in -law, something that allowed him to remain in the team for several years despite not being an outstanding goalkeeper.
A discreet career in Barça
During his passage through Barça, Angoy only played nine official games. Although it was part of the first team, He spent a lot of time in the subsidiary, getting to play up to almost 30 years. His departure from the club coincided with Cruyff's march, And his career in professional football did not give much more of himself.
From the goal to football
Surprisingly, His best sports stage arrived after, in a completely different sport: American football. Angoy became kicker of the Barcelona Dragons, team with which he played from 1996 until 2003. His performance was so good that he was about to sign for the Denver Broncos nfl.
Angoy: More success in American football than in football
What he did not achieve in the world of football, Angoy did it in American football, consolidating as one of the best players in their position in Europe.
Tato Abadía and Mariano Angoy: Two names that marked an era
Although their trajectories were very different, Tato Abbey y Mariano Angoy are part of the imaginary of Spanish football of the 90. Both represent that time when football was more authentic, With players who, beyond talent, They stood out for their effort, sacrifice and, In the case of Angoy, for the ability to reinvent yourself in another sport.
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