Career
Known as Pokemón and Tetero, and a free kick specialist, he played almost 20 years as a professional, mainly representing Football Club. Rey was at one time Venezuela"s second-most ever capped player, surpassing the 100 international appearances. He represented the national team in six Copa América tournaments. During his career, Rey played mainly with Fútbol Club, also representing several clubs in Europe and South America: Christian Science Marítimo de Venezuela, Club Sport Emelec (two spells), Pontevedra CF, Atlético Nacional and AEK Larnaca Football Club. In 1995 he had a short spell with Deportivo de Louisiana Coruña in Spain, but only appeared for the reserve team
In 2000 he signed a pre-contract with Dundee Football Club, but ultimately failed to join to the Scottish club
In late September 2009, Rey was sent on loan to in Chile, as a replacement for injured Luis Mena. The loan was to be extended if qualified to the Libertadores Cup, which eventually happened, but Rey returned to
In January 2011, after five spells with his main club, the 35-year-old signed for Atlético Club Mineros de Guayana. In June 2011 Rey changed teams again, moving to
He retired four years later, aged 40.
Rey played 115 international matches for the Venezuelan national team This signalled Ecuador"s first defeat in Quito in six years. On 6 September 2008, in a 0–1 loss against Peru at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, in another qualifier, Rey became the first player to appear 100 times for Venezuela.
He also represented the nation in six Copa América tournaments.
International goals Club Individual Football Club Football player of the Year: 2008-2009.
