José Luis Palomino (often listed as José Palomino or José Luis Palomino) is an Argentine professional footballer, born 5 October 1990 in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. He is a central defender known for his physical presence, aerial ability and experience in European leagues.

• Full name: José Luis Palomino
• Date of birth: 5 October 1990
• Place of birth: Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Position: Centre-back
• Height: ~1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Career overview

• Early career: Began his professional career in Argentina with Argentinos Juniors and then moved to Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro.
• Move to Europe: In 2014 Palomino signed for FC Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia, then later moved to Serie A with Atalanta B.C. in Italy (initially on loan in 2014, permanent from 2015). He became an important member of Atalanta’s defense during their rise under coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
• Later moves: After several seasons at Atalanta (2015–2023), he transferred to FC Ludogorets Razgrad of Bulgaria. At Ludogorets he continued to provide defensive experience in domestic league and European qualifying/competition matches.

Notable traits and achievements

• Regular Serie A starter with Atalanta during a period when the club qualified consistently for UEFA competitions (Europa League, UEFA Champions League).
• Strong in one-on-one defending, good header of the ball, and contributes occasionally to set-piece goals.
• Experienced across South American and European football, including domestic leagues and UEFA competitions with Atalanta and Ludogorets.

Recent status

• Joined Ludogorets Razgrad after his long spell with Atalanta; has appeared in Bulgarian First League matches and in European qualifiers/competition representing Ludogorets. For precise current season appearance numbers, goals, contract details or squad number, consult the club’s official site or updated databases (Transfermarkt, Soccerway) as these details can change during transfer windows.

Sources: Club websites (Atalanta BC, Ludogorets), major football databases and news outlets (Transfermarkt, Soccerway, UEFA match reports).