Antonio Rangel (footballer)
# Antonio Rangel (footballer)

Antonio Jiménez Rangel (born 18 January 1986) is a Spanish footballer who plays for UD Almansa as a central defender.

## Club career

Born in La Gineta, Province of Albacete, Castilla–La Mancha, Rangel graduated from local Albacete Balompié's youth system, starting his senior career with their reserves in the 2005–06 season, in the Tercera División. He made his professional debut on 3 June 2007, starting in a 0–0 Segunda División home draw against Xerez CD.

Rangel left Albacete in summer 2008, and competed in the Segunda División B but also in the fourth tier the following seasons, representing Sangonera Atlético CF, UD Almansa and UB Conquense. He achieved promotion with the last of those clubs at the end of the 2012–13 campaign, appearing in 33 matches and scoring twice.

On 6 August 2014, Rangel signed for third-division CD Guadalajara. He continued to play in the lower leagues and amateur football until his retirement, with UD San Sebastián de los Reyes, Guadalajara, Fútbol Alcobendas Sport, CD Azuqueca and Almansa.

