 Riki was born in Aranjuez, Community of Madrid.After spending his youth career in amateur clubs in the area he played with both Real Madrid's reserve sides, C and B.In July 2004, after having signed an extension with the "Merengues" the previous year, he was released and moved to another capital team, Getafe CF, making his La Liga debut on 12 September 2004 in a 1–2 home defeat to RCD Mallorca; on 13 March 2005 he scored against his former employer in a 2–1 home victory and, in his second season, netted eight league goals.