Born in Arucas, Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Tonono made his professional debut with hometown's UD Las Palmas, his first official appearance coming on 18 February 1962 at Real Murcia. His La Liga bow was made in the 1964–65 season, playing 29 games as the Canary Islands team finished in ninth position; he would only play for one club in his entire career, being part of the squads in the late 60s/early 70s that achieved three top-five finishes in the top flight – including the second place in 1969.