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

Recio

Recio playing for Málaga in 2015
Personal information
Full name	José Luis García del Pozo
Date of birth	(1991-01-11) 11 January 1991 (age 31)
Place of birth	Málaga, Spain
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Apollon Limassol
Number	16
Youth career
	Málaga
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010–2011	Málaga B	16	(0)
2010–2018	Málaga	140	(7)
2013–2014	→ Granada (loan)	45	(4)
2018–2022	Leganés	64	(1)
2020–2021	→ Eibar (loan)	17	(1)
2022–	Apollon Limassol	1	(0)
National team
2011	Spain U20	6	(0)
2011	Spain U21	1	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:46, 28 September 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Málaga

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).[1] Ten days later he first appeared in La Liga, again as a starter but in a 3–0 loss at Deportivo de La Coruña.[2]

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.[3] On 5 December 2010 he scored his first goal as a senior, in a 4–1 home victory over Racing de Santander.[4]

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.[5] He made his debut five days later, coming on as a substitute in a 2−2 away draw against Getafe CF.[6] 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.[7]

Upon returning Recio became an undisputed starter, signing a contract extension until 2018 on 11 December 2014.[8] On 21 February 2017, he renewed his link until 2021.[9]

Leganés

On 31 August 2018, after Málaga's relegation from the top flight, Recio signed a four-year deal with CD Leganés.[10] On 4 September 2020, as Lega met the same fate as his previous club, he was loaned to SD Eibar for one year.[11]

International career

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.[12] 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

As of 11 March 2019[13]

References

External links

• Málaga official profile
• Recio at BDFutbol
• Recio at Futbolme (in Spanish)
• Recio at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
• Recio – FIFA competition record (archived)

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[de] Recio

[es] Recio (futbolista)

[it] José Luis García del Pozo

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