Recio (footballer)

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

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is García and the second or maternal family name is Del Pozo.
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
Place of birth Málaga, Spain
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Leganés
Number 8
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– Leganés 18 (0)
National team
2011 Spain U20 6 (0)
2011 Spain U21 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 May 2019

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 0–3 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 win against 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 success over 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]

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.[11] Also in 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[12]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Málaga 2010–11 La Liga 23220—252
2011–12 8000—80
2012–13 4030—70
2014–15 30162—363
2015–16 33010—340
2016–17 18300—183
2017–18 22111—232
2018–19 Segunda División 2000—20
Total 1407133000015310
Granada (loan) 2012–13 La Liga 15200—152
2013–14 30220—322
Total 454000000454
Leganés 2018–19 La Liga 12020—140
Career totals 19711173000021414

    References
    1. 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)
    2. El Deportivo respira a costa del Málaga (Deportivo breathe at Málaga's expense); Marca, 21 November 2010 (in Spanish)
    3. Recio firma como profesional (Recio signs as a professional) Archived 4 December 2010 at the Wayback Machine; Málaga CF, 30 November 2010 (in Spanish)
    4. Malaga move clear; ESPN Soccernet, 5 December 2010
    5. Recio on loan to Granada CF until June; Málaga CF, 9 January 2013
    6. El Granada sobrevive de penalti (Granada survive from penalty spot); El País, 14 January 2013 (in Spanish)
    7. Recio nets on debut; ESPN FC, 19 January 2013
    8. Recio renueva con el Málaga hasta junio de 2018 (Recio renews with Málaga until June 2018); Europa Press, 11 December 2014 (in Spanish)
    9. Recio renueva con el Málaga (Recio renews with Málaga); Mundo Deportivo, 21 February 2017 (in Spanish)
    10. 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)
    11. La sub'21, víctima del desorden ante Francia (The under-21s, victim of disarray against France); El Mundo, 24 March 2011 (in Spanish)
    12. Recio at Soccerway
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