Career
Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Portillo joined Levante UD in 1993 after a spell at Real Balompédica Linense. In the 1994 summer he signed for UD Almería also in Segunda División B, winning promotion in his first season. Portillo appeared in his first match as a professional on 3 September 1995, starting and being sent off in a 1–1 home draw against Civil Defense Leganés for the Segunda División championship.
After being relegated in 1997, Portillo stayed two more years with the Rojiblancos, dropping another level in 1999.
