 He also competed professionally in Scotland and Cyprus.Born in Guardamar del Segura, Province of Alicante, Valencia, Ortiz was a graduate of Atlético Madrid's youth system, where he played five first-team games during the 2003–04 season, three as a starter.He had previously made his debut with the main squad in the 2001–02 campaign, appearing in one Segunda División match as the "Colchoneros" were promoted, and would spend the next three years on loan at both CA Osasuna and Polideportivo Ejido, the latter in the second level.