In 1999, he was classified as one of the top "banderilleros" with 60 successful bullfights. They include the "picadores", "rejoneadores", and "banderilleros". Sometimes the matador himself will do this; however, usually it is done by the "banderilleros". Matadors are usually gored every season, with picadors and banderilleros being gored less often. Picadors and banderilleros are sometimes gored, but this is not common. Banderilleros attempt to place the sticks while running as close to the bull as possible.