Other clubs where Castillejo was active also express their condolences. CD Eldense, for which Castillejo was on the field in the 2015/16 season, wrote on "X": "Terrible news about the DANA storm. CD Eldense deeply regrets the death of José Castillejo, who has left us at the age of 28. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his family and friends. May he rest in peace." José Castillejo passed through the Valencia academy, but never made it to the professional level. He later played for regional teams such as Torre Levante, Paterna, Eldense, Buñol, Recambios Colón, CD Roda, and Villamarxant, before ending his career in 2020.