 In 2010–11 he was promoted to backup, but still did not manage to appear in any league matches.On 12 July 2011, Juan Carlos was loaned to Valencian Community neighbours Elche CF in the second level.On 9 July 2015, he terminated his contract with the "Yellow Submarine" after being sparingly used, and signed a two-year contract with Albacete Balompié a day later.