Career
Born in Mancha Real, Province of Jaén, Nando made his senior debuts with local Atlético Mancha Real in the 2003-2004 season. In 2006 he first arrived in Segunda División B, signing for Civil Defense Alcalá. Nando alternated between the third level and Tercera División in the following years, with UD Marbella, Atlético Mancha Real (playing one season in the fifth level) and Real Jaén.
On 25 August Nando made his debut as a professional, being sent off in a 2–4 away defeat against Civil Defense Numancia for the Segunda División championship.
