Cristian Castells
Cristian Castells Ortega is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD Carcaixent as a central defender.Castells was born in Sueca, Valencia. An unsuccessful youth graduate of Valencia CF, he spent most of his career in the third division, also having spells in the second with Polideportivo Ejido and Alicante CF.
In the 2012–13 season, at already 28, Castells had his first top flight experience, representing Platanias F.C. in the Superleague Greece. In January 2014, however, after only six competitive matches in one and a half years, he returned to his country and his native region, signing with amateurs CF Cullera; he rarely settled in the following years, representing Spanish amateur clubs and professional teams in Romania and Northern Ireland.Personal life
Castells' younger brother, Marc, was also a footballer. A midfielder, he also represented Poli Ejido, but spent the vast majority of his career in the lower leagues.
