Pepe Palau


José 'Pepe' Palau Mira is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD Rayo Ibense as a midfielder.

Club career

Born in Ibi, Province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Palau joined FC Barcelona's youth academy in 2007, at the age of 15. He made his debut as senior on 29 May 2011 with their reserves, playing 14 minutes in a 5–1 home win against UD Salamanca when he was still a Juvenil A player.
In July 2011, Palau signed for Villarreal CF, going on to represent its C and B-teams during his spell. On 13 April 2012, with the latter, he appeared in his second Segunda División match, against UD Almería.
Palau spent the remainder of his career in the lower leagues, representing in quick succession FC Cartagena, FC Jumilla, La Roda CF and CD Eldense.