José Luis García del Pozo (born 11 January 1991), known as Recio, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder.

Recio
Recio playing for Málaga in 2015
Personal information
Full name José Luis García del Pozo[1]
Date of birth (1991-01-11) 11 January 1991 (age 33)[1]
Place of birth Málaga, Spain
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Málaga
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2011 Málaga B 16 (0)
2010–2018 Málaga 140 (7)
2013–2014Granada (loan) 45 (4)
2018–2022 Leganés 64 (1)
2020–2021Eibar (loan) 17 (1)
2022–2023 Apollon Limassol 11 (0)
2023–2024 Córdoba 21 (0)
International career
2011 Spain U20 6 (0)
2011 Spain U21 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 May 2024

Club career

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Málaga

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Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Recio was a product of local Málaga CF's youth system. He made his first-team debut on 11 November 2010 shortly after the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini who succeeded sacked Jesualdo Ferreira, starting in a Copa del Rey 3–2 home win against Hércules CF, in the round-of-32's second leg (3–2 on aggregate).[2] Ten days later he first appeared in La Liga, again as a starter but in a 3–0 loss at Deportivo de La Coruña.[3]

Late into the month, after performing solidly in his first matches, Recio signed his first professional contract, linking him with Málaga until the summer of 2015.[4] On 5 December 2010 he scored his first goal as a senior, in a 4–1 home victory over Racing de Santander.[5]

On 9 January 2013, after featuring rarely during the first half of the season, Recio was loaned to neighbouring and fellow league club Granada CF, until June.[6] He made his debut five days later, coming on as a substitute in a 2−2 away draw against Getafe CF.[7] He netted his first goal for the side on the 19th, in a 2−0 home defeat of Rayo Vallecano that also was his first start.[8]

Upon returning Recio became an undisputed starter, signing a contract extension until 2018 on 11 December 2014.[9] On 21 February 2017, he renewed his link until 2021.[10]

Leganés

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On 31 August 2018, after Málaga's relegation from the top flight, Recio signed a four-year deal with CD Leganés.[11] On 4 September 2020, as Lega met the same fate as his previous club, he was loaned to SD Eibar for one year.[12]

International career

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On 24 March 2011, courtesy of his performances with Málaga's first team, Recio made his debut with Spain under-21s, in a friendly against France.[13] Also that year, he represented his country in the FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Colombia, appearing in four games in an eventual quarter-final exit.

Career statistics

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As of 11 March 2019[14][15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Málaga 2010–11 La Liga 23 2 2 0 25 2
2011–12 8 0 0 0 8 0
2012–13 4 0 3 0 7 0
2014–15 30 1 6 2 36 3
2015–16 33 0 1 0 34 0
2016–17 18 3 0 0 18 3
2017–18 22 1 1 1 23 2
2018–19 Segunda División 2 0 0 0 2 0
Total 140 7 13 3 0 0 0 0 153 10
Granada (loan) 2012–13 La Liga 15 2 0 0 15 2
2013–14 30 2 2 0 32 2
Total 45 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 45 4
Leganés 2018–19 La Liga 12 0 2 0 14 0
Career totals 197 11 17 3 0 0 0 0 214 14

References

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  1. ^ a b c Recio at AS.com (in Spanish)  
  2. ^ El Hércules, eliminado de la Copa del Rey tras perder ante el Málaga en el minuto 90 (Hércules, ousted from King's Cup after losing to Málaga in 90th minute); Diario Información, 11 November 2010 (in Spanish)
  3. ^ El Deportivo respira a costa del Málaga (Deportivo breathe at Málaga's expense); Marca, 21 November 2010 (in Spanish)
  4. ^ Recio firma como profesional (Recio signs as a professional) Archived 4 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine; Málaga CF, 30 November 2010 (in Spanish)
  5. ^ Malaga move clear; ESPN Soccernet, 5 December 2010
  6. ^ Recio on loan to Granada CF until June; Málaga CF, 9 January 2013
  7. ^ El Granada sobrevive de penalti (Granada survive from penalty spot); El País, 14 January 2013 (in Spanish)
  8. ^ Recio nets on debut; ESPN FC, 19 January 2013
  9. ^ Recio renueva con el Málaga hasta junio de 2018 (Recio renews with Málaga until June 2018); Europa Press, 11 December 2014 (in Spanish)
  10. ^ Recio renueva con el Málaga (Recio renews with Málaga); Mundo Deportivo, 21 February 2017 (in Spanish)
  11. ^ El C.D. Leganés incorpora al mediocentro Recio para las próximas cuatro temporadas (C.D. Leganés sign central midfielder Recio for the following four seasons); CD Leganés, 31 August 2018 (in Spanish)
  12. ^ "José Recio, cedido por una temporada a la S.D. Eibar" [José Recio, loaned for one season to S.D. Eibar] (in Spanish). CD Leganés. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2020.
  13. ^ La sub'21, víctima del desorden ante Francia (The under-21s, victim of disarray against France); El Mundo, 24 March 2011 (in Spanish)
  14. ^ Recio at Soccerway
  15. ^ Recio at FBref.com  
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  • Recio at BDFutbol
  • Recio at Futbolme (in Spanish)
  • Recio at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
  • RecioFIFA competition record (archived)