 After starting professionally with a modest team in the capital, RSD Alcalá (with which he achieved a 1992 promotion to Segunda División B), he joined Real Madrid, playing three seasons for its reserve sides.Jaime first appeared in La Liga for Racing de Santander, on loan, being a mainstay during 1996–97 and subsequently returning home to help Madrid to the following campaign's UEFA Champions League, coming in the 82nd minute of their 1–0 win against Juventus F.C.and remaining two years with the club.