Manuel Jesús "El Cid"

Manuel Jesús, known worldwide as “El Cid,” possesses one of the most marvelous left hands in the recent history of bullfighting. Born on March 10, 1974, in Salteras (Seville), his natural passes (al natural) have marked an unforgettable era.

Promising Start His beginnings were complex and slow-cooked in the province of Seville, learning the harshness of the trade before being able to shine.
Debut as a Novillero He debuted with picadors on February 6, 1994, in Guillena (Seville), perfecting the cadence that would later make him famous.
The Alternative in Madrid He took the alternative directly in Las Ventas on April 23, 2000, with David Luguillano as godfather and Finito de Córdoba as witness.
King of the Natural El Cid consolidated his career by fighting the hardest livestock, especially those of Victorino Martín. His romance with Madrid and Seville is historic, starring in masterful performances.
Style and Legacy His bullfighting is classic, pure, and without artifice. His name is engraved in gold in history thanks to the depth, temple, and majesty of his unmatched natural passes.