Oleguer Presas i Renom (born 2 February 1980 in Sabadell, Barcelona, Catalonia), known as Oleguer, is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for AFC Ajax.
Primarily a central defender, he can also operate as a defensive right back.
Oleguer started his career at modest Lepanto, a club from his hometown of Sabadell. In 1997 he joined neighbours UDA Gramenet, also in Catalonia, making his senior debut four years later.
At 21, Oleguer signed with F...
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Oleguer Presas i Renom (born 2 February 1980 in Sabadell, Barcelona, Catalonia), known as Oleguer, is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for AFC Ajax.
Primarily a central defender, he can also operate as a defensive right back.
Oleguer started his career at modest Lepanto, a club from his hometown of Sabadell. In 1997 he joined neighbours UDA Gramenet, also in Catalonia, making his senior debut four years later.
At 21, Oleguer signed with FC Barcelona, spending his debut season with the B side. He would make his first team debut during a UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray SK, a 1-0 away triumph. During the following season he played for both teams, on occasion being a last minute addition to the senior squad.
From 2004-06, Oleguer was a key defensive element for Barcelona, as the club won back-to-back national league titles, often partnering Carles Puyol. During 2005-06, he challenged Juliano Belletti for the right back position, as he presented a more defensive...
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