From Premier League to Segunda: Campaña's surprise Ceuta switch
Former Spain international José Campaña makes unexpected move to AD Ceuta FC after distinguished career across Europe's top leagues.
Former Spain international and Premier League midfielder José Campaña has made a surprising career move, joining Segunda División outfit AD Ceuta for the remainder of the season.
Experienced midfield maestro
The 30-year-old Sevilla native brings a wealth of experience to the North African club, having enjoyed a distinguished career across Europe’s top leagues. Campaña, who has been without a club recently, has been training independently to maintain fitness while seeking his next opportunity.
His CV reads like a proper European tour:
- Developed in Sevilla’s youth academy
- Played in the Premier League with Crystal Palace
- Represented Porto in Portugal
- Starred for Levante in La Liga
- Had spells with Sampdoria, Nuremberg, and Las Palmas
International pedigree
Campaña’s talent has been recognized at international level too. He’s represented Spain across all youth categories, winning the European U-19 Championship twice (2011 and 2012). His crowning achievement came when Luis Enrique handed him his senior Spain debut while at Levante.
What he brings to Ceuta
The midfielder is known for his exceptional technical ability, vision, and striking technique. His signing represents quite a coup for Ceuta, who’ll benefit from his experience and quality as they navigate the remainder of their Segunda División campaign.
For Campaña, this move offers a chance to restart his career in a competitive environment after finding himself temporarily without a club. At 30, there’s still plenty of gas in the tank for the Spanish technician to make an impact at his new club.
Talk about falling on your plates - Ceuta supporters will be buzzing to see a player of Campaña’s caliber pulling on their shirt in the coming weeks.