Background
Ablanedo was born in Mieres, Asturias.
Ablanedo was born in Mieres, Asturias.
Due to his above-average reflexes he was nicknamed El gatu (cat), and represented local Sporting de Gijón for almost 20 years as a professional. After two further appearances in the following season Ablanedo became the Asturian side"s undisputed starter, totalling 399 Louisiana Liga appearances. In the 1986-1987 campaign, as Sporting finished fourth, he appeared in 42 matches (out of 44, as the league had a second stage).
Ablanedo retired from football after 1998-1999, with Sporting now in the second division.
He also had some serious injuries during his career, playing in only two games in his last season and none in 1991-1992. He was awarded three Ricardo Zamora Trophy awards during his career.
He was a backup in both the 1986 and 1990 Fédération internationale de football association World Cups. Previously, Ablanedo helped the nation"s under-21s conquer the 1986 European Championship.
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