Place of birth Orihuela, Spain Role Footballer Playing position Height 1.87 m Name Jose Perez | 1990–1992 Escuela Orcelis Position Goalkeeper 1992–1994 Orihuela Current team Hercules CF | |
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Full name Jose Maria Gimenez Perez Date of birth (1980-04-25) 25 April 1980 (age 35) | ||
José María Giménez Pérez (born 25 April 1980), known as Chema, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Hércules CF as a goalkeeper.
Football career
Born in Orihuela, Alicante, Valencian Community, Chema started his career with amateur and modest clubs, moving in the 2006–07 campaign to Xerez CD in the second division. A backup in his first two years (being second-choice to French Stéphane Porato in his second season) he became an undisputed starter afterwards, playing in 41 games as the Andalusia side reached the top flight for the first time ever.
In La Liga, Chema backed up Brazilian Renan, newly signed from Valencia CF, his first match only coming on 7 March 2010 in a 4–2 away win against neighbours Málaga CF. After retaining his post the following two games, he suffered an injury.