Former Barakaldo and Lemona Midfielder ‘Scifo’ Passes Away at 42
The Spanish football community is mourning the loss of ‘Scifo,’ a former midfielder who played for Barakaldo and Lemona, who has died at the age of 42.
A native of Gran Canaria, the midfielder’s career included a tenure in the Tercera División, where he represented Las Palmas Atlético.
Career Path and Regional Roots
Throughout his playing days, ‘Scifo’ established himself as a presence in the midfield, notably spending time with both Barakaldo and Lemona. His journey in the sport was rooted in the Canary Islands, specifically Gran Canaria, which served as the starting point for his development before he moved into the competitive tiers of Spanish football.
His time with Las Palmas Atlético saw him competing in the Tercera División, a critical level of the Spanish football pyramid that often serves as a bridge between youth development and professional football.
Context of the Tercera División
The Tercera División RFEF operates with specific regulations regarding filial or dependent clubs. According to league rules, these teams are generally prohibited from participating in promotion playoffs if their parent club occupies a spot in the division they would be ascending to. Yet, exceptions can be made based on calendar disparities and the parent club’s own possibility of promotion to a higher division.
For players like ‘Scifo,’ competing within this system requires navigating the complex balance between developmental goals and the rigid structural requirements of the Spanish federation’s league hierarchy.
Las Palmas Atlético Today
The club ‘Scifo’ once represented, Las Palmas Atlético, continues to be an active force in the Segunda Federación. The team recently faced Real Madrid C on April 11, 2026, at 10:00:00 AM UTC.
The squad has also been involved in Tercera División fixtures, including a Round 21 matchup against Realejos, reflecting the ongoing competitive nature of the environment where the former midfielder once played.
Whereas specific details regarding the circumstances of his passing have not been released, the news marks the end of a career spent contributing to several historic regional clubs in Spain.
The next confirmed checkpoint for Las Palmas Atlético will be their subsequent scheduled match in the Segunda Federación.
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