José Salinas Morán

José Salinas Morán is a Spanish left-back born on 30 September 2000. He began developing with Callosa Deportiva before joining Kelme’s youth system in 2012, then moved to Elche in 2018. Salinas made his senior debut for Elche’s reserves in September 2019 and reached the first team in January 2021, playing in a Copa del Rey win over La Nucía. He then joined Unionistas de Salamanca on loan for 2021–22, before moving to Mirandés for the following season. At Mirandés, Salinas made 41 league appearances and scored his first professional goal against Huesca in October 2022. Returning to Elche, he recorded 39 appearances, 38 starts, two goals and three assists in 2024–25. He is listed with Málaga and has also been used as a wing-back, reflecting his progression through Spain’s football pyramid.