Province of Toledo
Born in Velada, Province of Toledo, Abel arrived at Atlético Madrid in 1982 from lowly CD Ciempozuelos after also having represented local CD Toledo, but would have to wait five years (four of those spent with the reserve side, only managing to be first-choice in his third season) to become a starter. He went on to amass over 300 overall appearances for the club, winning back-to-back Copa del Rey trophies.