The Ayuntamiento de Almería presents a plaque to José Ortiz, former captain of UD Almería
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José Ortiz Bernal, captain of UD Almería between 2000 and 2012, has received a recognition plaque from the Ayuntamiento de Almería at an event held at the Espacio Alma. The councillor Antonio Casimiro has presented him with the distinction.
José Ortiz Bernal, a UD Almería footballer between 2000 and 2012 and team captain, has received a recognition plaque from the Almería City Council. The event was held at Espacio Alma and the plaque was presented by the councillor for the Area of Ciudad Activa, Movilidad Urbana y Deporte, Antonio Casimiro.
Career at the club
Ortiz played for UD Almería from 2000 to 2012 and took part in the promotion to Primera División in the 2006-2007 season. According to Casimiro, his name is linked to the club's promotions and to a decisive period in Almería football.
The councillor stated that the tribute seeks to «recognise in life those who have helped build the city's sporting history» and described the former footballer as «a captain on and off the pitch». His brother, Daniel Ortiz, also spoke, discussing the personal career of the honouree, as did Juanjo López, president of the Peña José Ortiz Bernal, who highlighted the player's bond with the red-and-white fans.
Thanks from the honouree
José Ortiz thanked those present for the recognition and stated that «it has been a pride to play for my city's team». The Onda Cero Almería journalist Juan Antonio Manzano also attended the event.
Who presents the recognition
The plaque was presented by Antonio Casimiro, councillor for the Area of Ciudad Activa, Movilidad Urbana y Deporte of the Almería City Council, at an event held at Espacio Alma.
