Fali (footballer, born 1986)


Rafael Romero Serrano, known as Fali, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a defender.

Club career

Córdoba

Born in Córdoba, Andalusia, Fali began his career at local Córdoba CF, playing initially in its reserves. He made his professional debut with the first team on 27 March 2005, as a substitute in a goalless home draw against Sporting de Gijón for the Segunda División championship; it was his sole appearance of the season, which ended with relegation.
Fali played ten more matches for the first team, all in the following campaign's Segunda División B.

Barcelona

Fali joined FC Barcelona in 2006, playing initially in their C and B-sides. On 11 May 2008 he was included in the first team's matchday squad for the first time, remaining unused in a 2–3 defeat to RCD Mallorca at the Camp Nou. He made his only appearance for the Blaugrana six days later, replacing Lilian Thuram for the final 19 minutes of a 5–3 win at Real Murcia which concluded the season.

Later years

In the summer of 2008, Fali moved to the third level with Terrassa FC. The following year, he signed with fellow league club Écija Balompié.
Fali scored the only goal of his career on 28 February 2010, the 89th-minute sole strike in an away win over Moratalla CF.