*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:37, 3 January 2023 (UTC)
Manuel "Manolo" Reina Rodríguez (Spanish pronunciation:[maˈnoloˈrejna]; born 1 April 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
In 2007, Reina joined Levante UD, but played mainly for the reserves during his early spell. However, the club's severe financial crisis led to him becoming first choice after the departure of Marco Storari;[3] in eight matches, he conceded 18 goals.
Reina totalled 48 appearances the next two seasons, the last of them ending in top-flight promotion.[4] For 2010–11 he was initially deemed second choice, to newly signed Gustavo Munúa. However, after the Uruguayan conceded ten goals in the first three matches, he was selected for the next two rounds, keeping clean sheets against UD Almería (1–0 away win)[5] and Real Madrid (0–0, at home);[6] he eventually lost his starting position again, finishing the campaign with 18 games as the Valencians eventually retained their status.[7]
Reina cut ties with the club on 6 July 2017,[14] and signed for RCD Mallorca 13 days later.[15] He won two consecutive promotions to return to the top tier – always as first choice – adding another one at the end of the 2020–21 campaign.[16]
Reina returned to the La Rosaleda Stadium in June 2022 after 15 years away, on a two-year deal.[17]