Josete (footballer, born 1988)


José Antonio Malagón Rubio, known as Josete, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for CD Lugo.

Club career

Born in Elche, Province of Alicante, Josete graduated from Elche CF's youth system, making his senior debut with the reserves in the 2007–08 season, in Tercera División. On 19 June 2010, he appeared in his first professional game with the Valencians' first team, featuring the last eight minutes in a 4–1 home win over Real Sociedad for the Segunda División.
In the following years, Josete competed in Segunda División B, representing Deportivo Alavés, Zamora CF and Cádiz CF. On 22 January 2016, he returned to the second level after agreeing to an 18-month deal with Real Oviedo.
On 12 July 2016, Josete rejoined Elche. The following 29 June, after suffering relegation, he signed a two-year contract with fellow division two club CD Lugo.