Javier Garrido Ramirez (born 1 July 1979) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defender or winger.

Garrido is a native of Valencia, Spain, and joined the youth academy of Spanish side Valencia as a youth player.^[1]

Garrido started his senior career with La Liga side Valencia, and initially mainly played when defender Curro Torres was unable to play or was rested.^[2] During the 2002–03 season, despite being described as playing at a "good level" for Valencia, the winter signing of French defender Anthony Réveillère caused him to be sent on loan.^[3] He helped Valencia win the 2003–04 UEFA Cup, the 2003–04 Copa del Rey, and two league titles.^[4][5] In 2002, he was sent on loan to Spanish second tier side Córdoba.^[6] However, he suffered an ankle injury while playing for the club.^[7]

In 2004, he was sent on loan to Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne.^[8][9] However, while playing for the club, he failed to adapt and was known for his poor performances and marking ability.^[10] That winter, without the club's permission, he played for a Spanish regional representative team and broke a ligament.^[11] In 2006, he almost signed for Spanish side Lorca, but the transfer never happened.^[12]

At the age of 27-seven, he retired from professional football due to a knee injury.^[13] In total, he made 22 appearances in the La Liga and ten appearances in the Ligue 1.^[14]

Garrido played for the Valencian Community autonomous football team.

Garrido mainly operated as a full-back or winger.^[15]

After retiring from professional football, Garrido worked as a football agent.^[16]