José María Amo


José María Amo Torres is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Sevilla Atlético as a central defender.

Club career

Born in Las Pajanosas, Seville, Andalusia, Amo joined Sevilla FC's youth setup in 2006, aged eight. Amo was originally a central midfielder, before changing to a central defender.
On 4 October 2015, aged only 17, he made his senior debut for the reserves by starting in a 1–1 away draw against Marbella FC for the Segunda División B championship. British newspaper, The Guardian, named him as one of the fifty most talented youth soccer players in world.
Amo contributed with six appearances during the campaign, as Sevilla Atlético achieved promotion to Segunda División. On 15 June 2016, despite having suffered a partially torn anterior cruciate ligament on the right knee, he renewed his contract until 2019.
On 21 February 2017, Amo scored two spot-kicks for 9 men Sevilla U19 in the Round of 16 of the 2016-17 UEFA Youth League, giving Sevilla the lead before they ultimately lost 2-3. Amo made his professional debut on 19 March 2017, coming on as a late substitute for Marc Gual in a 2–1 away win against Real Zaragoza; after Fabrice Ondoa's dismissal, he featured as the club's goalkeeper for the last minutes, keeping a clean sheet.
Amo tore his meniscus and once again suffered cruciate ligament damage on his right knee on 10 December 2017, being sidelined for seven months. Despite being injured, Amo was nominated for the 2018 Golden Boy.
With Sevilla B down to eight men, Amo scored his professional goal on 23 February 2019, netting the winning penalty in the 85 minute of a 2-1 away win against Granada B. Following the season, after playing 26 matches and scoring 1 goal, Amo renewed his contract with Sevilla FC for one more season.
Ahead of the 2019-20 Sevilla B season, Amo was announced as the primary captain of the squad.

Personal Life

The son of a mayor, Amo would have became a bullfighter had he not become a footballer.