He was noted for his physical approach, which led to many bookings, and spent most of his career at Espanyol, with which he played the 2007 UEFA Cup final.

[2] Following a Segunda División loan at SD Eibar, Hurtado returned as an important midfield element, renewing his contract until 2009[3] and scoring his first goal for the club in 2006–07, a 2–1 home win over RC Celta de Vigo in the league opener;[4] during that campaign, he also collected 12 yellow cards.

Additionally, he played against Sevilla FC in the 2007 UEFA Cup final at Hampden Park, being sent off after a second bookable offence in the 67th minute.

[10] He renewed his link after taking part in the required number of matches[11] but, after suffering a knee injury during pre-season,[12] all but failed to appear for them again until his release in June 2014.

[13] Hurtado worked as a manager after retiring, starting out in Espanyol's academy in 2018[14] then being appointed at Tercera División side UE Figueres also in his native region.