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 playing for Málaga in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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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) |
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]
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]
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.
Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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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 |
Apollon Limassol FC – current squad | |
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