José Padrón
José Padrón Martín | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Spain |
| Died | December 3, 1966 (aged 59) |
| Occupation | Football player |
| Years active | 1920s–1930s |
| Known for | Playing for RCD Espanyol, Sevilla FC, FC Barcelona, AS Cannes, Sochaux; Spain national team |
José Padrón Martín (5 May 1907 – 3 December 1966) was a Spanish football player who represented clubs such as RCD Espanyol, Sevilla FC, and FC Barcelona in Spain, in addition to several teams in France.
Club career
Originating from Las Palmas in the Canary Islands, Padrón appeared five times for the Spain national team. He marked his international debut with two goals during a 5–0 victory over Portugal on 17 March 1929.
He secured the Copa del Rey title with Espanyol in the 1928–29 season; however, accounts differ on whether he scored in the final or was among five players dismissed, with some confusion involving Francisco Tena.
Following his departure from AS Cannes in 1937, Padrón signed with Ligue 1 club Sochaux. During the 1937–38 campaign, he contributed to their French Division 1 championship by featuring in eight matches and netting two goals.
International career
Padrón earned five caps representing the Spain national team. His first appearance came at age 19 on 17 March 1929 in a friendly against Portugal, where he scored twice to help secure a 5–0 win. Additionally, he was part of the starting eleven for Spain's notable encounter against England on 15 May 1929.
International goals
- Spain's tally is listed first; the score column reflects the match score immediately following each goal by Padrón.
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 17 March 1929 | 1929 Expo stadium, Barcelona, Spain | Template:Fb | 4–0 | 5–0 | Friendly |
| 3 | 5–0 |
Retirement
During World War II, Padrón served under Raymond Dronne as part of the Free France forces. His military involvement included participation in the North African campaign, the Normandy landings, and the Liberation of Paris. He passed away on 3 December 1966 at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital.
Club
- Winner (1): 1928–29