Gorka Pintado del Molino (born 24 March 1978) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a striker.
Football career Pintado was born in San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa. During his Spanish career he played mostly in the third division, having an unassuming spell in the second level with CD Leganés (no goals scored in nearly two full seasons).
On 6 June 2008, at already 30, Pintado signed with Swansea City from Granada CF for a fee of around €200,000, after netting 18 goals during the campaign.Leighton James' column; BBC Sport, 28 August 2008 At the Welsh side he hooked up with compatriots Guillem Bauzà, Jordi Gómez, Roberto Martínez (coach), Àngel Rangel and Albert Serrán, and he scored his first league goal for them during a 3–1 win over Nottingham Forest, at the Liberty Stadium.Swansea 3–1 Nottingham Forest; BBC Sport, 16 August 2008
Although limited to substitute appearances, Pintado netted his second goal of the season in Swansea's 2–2 draw at home to Cardiff City, volleying home for the equaliser.Swansea 2–2 Cardiff; BBC Sport, 30 November 2008 He went on to score three more times, against Southampton,Southampton 2–2 Swansea; BBC Sport, 31 January 2009 Derby CountyDerby County 2–2 Swansea City; BBC Sport, 3 March 2009 and Crystal Palace.Swansea 1–3 Crystal Palace; BBC Sport, 14 March 2009
On 6 January 2011, Pintado moved to Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca FC on loan until June.Cruyff signs Gorka for AEK Lanarka; Swansea City A.F.C, 7 January 2011 On 23 August, the move was made permanent.
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