Jordi Amat (footballer) explained

Jordi Amat
Full Name:Jordi Amat Maas[1]
Birth Date:21 March 1992[2]
Birth Place:Canet de Mar, Spain
Height:1.84 m[3]
Position:Centre-back
Currentclub:Johor Darul Ta'zim
Clubnumber:5
Youthyears1:1998–1999
Youthclubs1:Canet de Mar
Youthyears2:1999–2009
Youthclubs2:Espanyol
Years1:2009–2010
Caps1:17
Goals1:0
Years2:2010–2013
Caps2:41
Goals2:0
Years3:2012–2013
Clubs3:Rayo Vallecano (loan)
Caps3:27
Goals3:1
Years4:2013–2018
Caps4:52
Goals4:0
Years5:2017–2018
Clubs5:Betis (loan)
Caps5:25
Goals5:0
Years6:2018–2020
Caps6:31
Goals6:0
Years7:2019–2020
Clubs7:Eupen (loan)
Caps7:24
Goals7:2
Years8:2020–2022
Caps8:56
Goals8:0
Years9:2022–
Caps9:29
Goals9:1
Nationalyears1:2008
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2008–2009
Nationalcaps2:11
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2010
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2010–2011
Nationalcaps4:7
Nationalgoals4:0
Nationalyears5:2011
Nationalcaps5:5
Nationalgoals5:0
Nationalyears6:2011–2014
Nationalcaps6:15
Nationalgoals6:0
Nationalyears7:2011–2013
Nationalcaps7:2
Nationalgoals7:0
Nationalyears8:2022–
Nationalcaps8:19
Nationalgoals8:1
Club-Update:31 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:6 June 2024

Jordi Amat Maas (in Catalan; Valencian ˈʒɔɾði əˈmat/; pronounced as /es/; born 21 March 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Johor Darul Ta'zim, for which he is captain and the Indonesia national team.

He spent the majority of his career with Espanyol and Swansea City, also representing Rayo Vallecano (two spells) and Betis in La Liga as well as Belgian Pro League club Eupen, before joining Johor Darul Ta'zim in June 2022.

Born in Spain, Amat played for that country at youth level and Indonesia as a senior, making his debut for the latter in 2022. He was a member of the squad that appeared at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Club career

Espanyol

Born in Canet de Mar, Barcelona, Catalonia,[4] Amat joined Espanyol's youth system at the age of only 7. He began appearing as a senior with the B team, in the Segunda División B.[5]

On 24 January 2010, two months shy of his 18th birthday, Amat played his first La Liga match with the club, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 home draw against RCD Mallorca.[6] He finished his first full season with 26 appearances (28 in all competitions),[7] helping the Pericos to a final eighth position.[8]

Amat was loaned to fellow top-tier Rayo Vallecano for 2012–13,[9] being first choice during the campaign.[7] He scored his first goal for the Madrid outskirts side on 24 February 2013, netting from 50 metres in an eventual 1–2 home loss to Real Valladolid and also putting one in his own net in the same match.[10] [11]

Swansea City

On 27 June 2013, Premier League club Swansea City announced Amat had been signed for a transfer fee of £2.5 million on a four-year deal; it was subject to international clearance and a medical.[12] He made his official debut on 1 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 4–0 home victory over Malmö FF in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League.[13]

Amat agreed to a one-year contract extension on 11 March 2015, keeping him at the Liberty Stadium until 2018. On 7 July 2017, he was loaned to Real Betis for one season.[14]

Return to Rayo

On 9 August 2018, Amat returned to both Rayo Vallecano and the Spanish top flight, signing for an undisclosed fee.[15] He played his first match in his second spell ten days later, featuring the entire 1–4 home defeat against Sevilla FC.[16]

On 1 August 2019, after Rayo's relegation, Amat joined K.A.S. Eupen of the Belgian Pro League on a one-year loan,[17] with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.[18]

Johor Darul Ta'zim

On 29 June 2022, Amat joined Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. of the Malaysia Super League.[19] He made his debut on 19 August, in a 5–0 loss to Urawa Red Diamonds in the round of 16 of the AFC Champions League.[20]

Amat played the full 90 minutes in three of Johor's 2022 Malaysia Cup matches, a 2–0 win against Petaling Jaya City FC in the round of 16's second leg, the 5–0 victory over Kelantan F.C. in the quarter-finals as well as the decisive match, a 3–1 defeat of Sabah FC.[21] On 2 February 2023, he captained his team for the first time, in a friendly against Russian Premier League club FC Lokomotiv Moscow.[22] His league bow took place later that month, in a 2–0 victory over Terengganu FC where he also acted as captain.[23]

International career

Spain

Amat made his competitive debut for the Spanish under-17s in 2009.[24] He also represented the nation at under-18, under-19, under-20 and under-21 levels.[25]

Indonesia

In November 2022, Amat was called up by the Indonesia national team for a training camp in preparation for the 2022 AFF Championship.[26] Selected for the final squad, he won his first cap on 23 December in a 2–1 win over Cambodia in the group stage;[27] as his side operated in a 4–3–3 formation, he was their only player to be included in the tournament's All-Star XI, playing four complete matches and missing one due to yellow cards.[28]

Amat scored his first goal for Indonesia on 28 March 2023, a last-minute effort in a friendly against Burundi to equalise 2–2.[29]

Personal life

Amat has Indonesian ancestry through one of his grandmothers, born in Makassar and also a descendant of the 14th and 17th Kings of in Sitaro Islands, (1850–1889) and (1895–1908), respectively.[30] [31] He was officially welcomed as part of the Nusantara Sultanate Royal Council on 1 July 2022, being awarded the title of Pangeran (prince).[32]

Amat obtained Indonesian citizenship through naturalisation in November 2022.[33]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Espanyol2009–10La Liga600060
2010–11La Liga26020280
2011–12La Liga9040130
Total41060470
Rayo Vallecano (loan)2012–13La Liga27100271
Swansea City2013–14Premier League170301090300
2014–15Premier League1002000120
2015–16Premier League801020110
2016–17Premier League1700020200
Total520605090730
Betis (loan)2017–18La Liga25010260
Rayo Vallecano2018–19La Liga31000310
Eupen (loan)2019–20Belgian Pro League24210252
Eupen2020–21Belgian Pro League29030320
2021–22Belgian Pro League27020290
Total80260862
Johor Darul Ta'zim2022Malaysia Super League0000301040
2023Malaysia Super League230412160351
2024–25Malaysia Super League6130000091
Total291705170482
Career total28542611001303515

International

Indonesia
YearAppsGoals
202220
202381
202490
Total191

International goals

Honours

Johor Darul Ta'zim

2023

2022,[34] 2023

2022,[35] 2023

2023

Spain U17

Individual

Team of the Season 2023[38]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barclays Premier League squad numbers 2013/14. Premier League. 16 August 2013. 17 August 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130821225359/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/news/2013-14/aug/premier-league-squad-numbers-seasons-2013-14.html. 21 August 2013.
  2. News: Jordi Amat. Diario AS. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20211021182237/https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/jordi_amat/18636/. 21 October 2021.
  3. Web site: Jordi Amat: Overview. Premier League. 27 October 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230205194054/https://www.premierleague.com/players/4835/Jordi-Amat/overview. 5 February 2023.
  4. News: Jordi Amat, a un paso de jugar por Indonesia y conseguir un hito. Jordi Amat, very close to playing for Indonesia and reaching milestone. Marca. es. 12 November 2021. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813161408/https://www.marca.com/futbol/futbol-internacional/2021/11/12/618ebf00ca47410b378b4616.html. 13 August 2022.
  5. Web site: Jordi Amat: 'això és increïble'. Jordi Amat: 'this is amazing'. Pericos Online. ca. 23 January 2010. 25 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100126074634/http://www.pericosonline.com/noticias/detall/7304/jordi-amat-aixo-es-increible. 26 January 2010.
  6. Web site: Espanyol frustrated by penalty. ESPN Soccernet. 24 January 2010. 25 February 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140118123733/http://espnfc.com/uk/en/report/275635/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739. 18 January 2014.
  7. News: Amat, producto estrella de la cantera del Espanyol. Amat, star product of Espanyol's youth system. La Información. es. 27 June 2013. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813161409/https://www.lainformacion.com/deporte/amat-producto-estrella-de-la-cantera-del-espanyol_C6aYlxiaqCh6a2wN7zV4h7/?autoref=true. 13 August 2022.
  8. News: Pochettino: "La clasificación es de las mejores de los últimos diez años". Pochettino: "Our ranking is one of the best of the last ten years". La Información. es. 22 May 2011. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813161448/https://www.lainformacion.com/deporte/pochettino-la-clasificacion-es-de-las-mejores-de-los-ultimos-diez-anos_IXQKf5RRwLg40ajJMxOup1/. 13 August 2022.
  9. Web site: Jordi Amat nueva incorporación para esta temporada. Jordi Amat new addition for this season. Rayo Vallecano. es. 17 July 2012. 25 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130128154506/http://www.rayovallecano.es/noticia/jordi-amat-nueva-incorporacion-para-esta-temporada/1304/. 28 January 2013.
  10. Web site: Rayo suffer home defeat. Sky Sports. 24 February 2013. 25 February 2013. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20130301033021/http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/268428/report. 1 March 2013.
  11. Web site: Video: Defender scores from just inside half in Madrid. Talksport. 25 February 2013. 25 February 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130301041150/http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/virals/130225/video-defender-scores-just-inside-half-madrid-192403. 1 March 2013.
  12. Web site: Swans Amat boost. Swansea City A.F.C.. 27 June 2013. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221001201256/https://www.swanseacity.com/news/swans-amat-boost. 1 October 2022.
  13. Web site: Bony-M put Malmo to bed. ESPN. Max. Hicks. 2 August 2013. 7 October 2020. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220319162804/https://www.espn.co.uk/football/blog/name/93/post/1849269/headline. 19 March 2022.
  14. Web site: Real Betis and Swansea City AFC agree for the loan of Jordi Amat. Real Betis. 7 July 2017. 10 July 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830193533/http://realbetisbalompie.es/en/noticias/last-news/9465/el-real-betis-y-el-swansea-city-afc-acuerdan-la-ce. 30 August 2017.
  15. Web site: Amat completes Vallecano move. Swansea City A.F.C.. 9 August 2018. 9 August 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180810010723/https://www.swanseacity.com/news/amat-completes-vallecano-move. 10 August 2018.
  16. News: El Sevilla golea al Rayo con un triplete de André Silva (1–4). Sevilla rout Rayo with André Silva hat-trick (1–4). El País. es. 19 August 2018. 5 August 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190805084432/https://elpais.com/deportes/2018/08/19/actualidad/1534699022_212870.html. 5 August 2019.
  17. Web site: AS Eupen verpflichtet mit Jordi Amat einen weiteren Innenverteidiger. AS Eupen signed another central defender in Jordi Amat. Belgischer Rundfunk. de. 1 August 2019. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221101153747/https://brf.be/sport/1302506/. 1 November 2022.
  18. News: L'AS Eupen a déboursé plus d'un million pour Jordi Amat. AS Eupen spent more than one million euros for Jordi Amat. L'Avenir. fr. 17 October 2020. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813161448/https://www.lavenir.net/sports/football/d1a/2020/10/17/las-eupen-a-debourse-plus-dun-million-pour-jordi-amat-ECWM7VUOLRDSHL3SDSTTCSXIGY/. 13 August 2022.
  19. Web site: Resmi! Jordi Amat Gabung Klub Malaysia JDT. Official! Jordi Amat joins Malaysian club JDT. detik.com. Kris. Fathoni W.. id. 29 June 2022. 30 June 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220629105131/https://sport.detik.com/sepakbola/liga-indonesia/d-6153616/resmi-jordi-amat-gabung-klub-malaysia-jdt. 29 June 2022.
  20. Web site: Jordi Amat Debut Bersama JDT di Liga Champions Asia. Jordi Amat debuts with JDT in the Asian Champions League. CNN Indonesia. id. 19 August 2022. 19 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220819105820/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20220819172927-142-836653/jordi-amat-debut-bersama-jdt-di-liga-champions-asia/amp. 19 August 2022.
  21. News: Jordi Amat Akhiri Musim di JDT, Dapat Giliran 'Shift' Leg Kedua dalam Perjalanan Juara Piala Malaysia 2022. Jordi Amat ends season at JDT, gets second leg 'shift' in Malaysia Cup 2022 championship run. Bola. Najmul. Ula. id. 27 November 2022. 3 February 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203030917/https://bolanas.bolasport.com/amp/493590229/jordi-amat-akhiri-musim-di-jdt-dapat-giliran-shift-leg-kedua-dalam-perjalanan-juara-piala-malaysia-2022?page=all. 3 February 2023.
  22. Web site: INTERNACIONAL CLUB FRIENDLY: Lokomotiv Moscow 0–1 Johor Darul Ta'zim. Instagram. 2 February 2023. 3 February 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203035920/https://www.instagram.com/p/CoKjreJBv7W/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=. 3 February 2023.
  23. Web site: Debut Manis Jordi Amat di Liga Super Malaysia 2023: Jadi Kapten dan Bawa Timnya Menang. Jordi Amat's sweet debut in the 2023 Malaysia Super League: Acted as captain and led his team to win. Sport Stars. Andika. Rachmansyah. id. 24 February 2023. 28 March 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230328213644/https://www.sportstars.id/read/debut-manis-jordi-amat-di-liga-super-malaysia-2023-jadi-kapten-dan-bawa-timnya-menang-2x4G1F. 28 March 2023.
  24. News: La sub 17 empezará la próxima semana a preparar el Mundial. The under 17s will start World Cup preparations next week. Marca. es. 1 October 2009. 5 August 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220929220754/https://www.marca.com/2009/10/01/futbol/seleccion/1254415168.html. 29 September 2022.
  25. News: Jordi Amat: "Defender a un país con 275 millones de habitantes sería brutal". Jordi Amat: "To defend a country of 275 million would be brutal". Diario AS. Martín. Manchón. es. 29 October 2021. 13 August 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813161801/https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/29/migrantes_del_balon/1635518878_410493.html. 13 August 2022.
  26. Web site: Persiapan Piala AFF 2022 Shin Tae-Yong Panggil 28 Pemain. Preparing for the 2022 AFF Cup, Shin Tae-yong calls 28 players. Football Association of Indonesia. id. 22 November 2022. 23 November 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209201715/https://www.pssi.org/national-team/mens-seniors/news/persiapan-piala-aff-2022-shin-tae-yong-panggil-28-pemain. 9 December 2022.
  27. News: Piala AFF 2022 – Dua Blunder 45 Menit Jordi Amat Berseragam Timnas Indonesia, Satu Berujung Fatal. 2022 AFF Championship – Two mistakes in 45 minutes in Jordi Amat's Indonesia debut, one of them was fatal. Bola. Nungki. Nugroho. id. 23 December 2022. 23 December 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221223134957/https://bolanas.bolasport.com/read/493627156/piala-aff-2022-dua-blunder-45-menit-jordi-amat-berseragam-timnas-indonesia-satu-berujung-fatal?page=all. 23 December 2022.
  28. Web site: Jordi Amat, Wakil Tunggal Timnas Indonesia di Starting XI Terbaik Piala AFF 2022. Jordi Amat, Indonesia's sole representative in the 2022 AFF Cup All-Star XI. Bola.net. Gia. Yuda Pradana. id. 28 January 2023. 3 February 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230129003311/https://m.bola.net/tim_nasional/jordi-amat-wakil-tunggal-timnas-indonesia-di-starting-xi-terbaik-piala-aff-2022-5fa32b.html. 29 January 2023.
  29. News: Hasil FIFA Matchday – Gol Debut Jordi Amat Selamatkan Timnas Indonesia dari Kekalahan. FIFA Matchday results – Jordi Amat's debut goal saves Indonesia national team from defeat. Bola. Arif. Setiawan. id. 28 March 2023. 28 March 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230328170210/https://www.bolasport.com/read/313743227/hasil-fifa-matchday-gol-debut-jordi-amat-selamatkan-timnas-indonesia-dari-kekalahan. 28 March 2023.
  30. News: Jordi Amat, listo para jugar con la selección de Indonesia. Jordi Amat, ready to play for Indonesia national team. Diario AS. Martín. Manchón. es. 22 October 2021. 7 January 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220108225057/https://as.com/futbol/2021/10/22/migrantes_del_balon/1634918607_240626.html. 8 January 2022.
  31. Web site: Jordi Amat Pemain Naturalisasi Keturunan Kerajaan Siau. Jordi Amat a naturalised player of King of Siau descent. Kanal 24. Abdul. Sidiq. id. 8 March 2022. 29 June 2022.
  32. News: Dapat Gelar Pangeran, Jordi Amat Resmi Diakui sebagai Cucu dari Raja Siau Sulawesi Utara. After being awarded title of Prince, Jordi Amat officially recognised as the grandson of the King of Siau, North Sulawesi. Bola. Bagas. Reza Murti. id. 1 July 2022. 2 July 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230405201623/https://www.bolasport.com/read/313355307/dapat-gelar-pangeran-jordi-amat-resmi-diakui-sebagai-cucu-dari-raja-siau-sulawesi-utara. 5 April 2023.
  33. Web site: Jordi Amat dan Sandy Walsh Resmi Jadi WNI. Jordi Amat and Sandy Walsh officially become Indonesian citizens. CNN Indonesia. id. 17 November 2022. 17 November 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221117064752/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/olahraga/20221117130406-142-875021/jordi-amat-dan-sandy-walsh-resmi-jadi-wni. 17 November 2022.
  34. Web site: Result detail. Football Association of Malaysia. ms. 10 September 2022. 12 September 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220910172751/https://cms.fam.org.my/v1/resultdetail/czo0OiIzNzU1Ijs=/PIALA%20FA%20MALAYSIA%202022. 10 September 2022.
  35. News: JDT achieve historic treble after Malaysia Cup triump. New Straits Times. Ooi. Kin Fai. 26 November 2022. 23 December 2022. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20221223222348/https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2022/11/855280/jdt-achieve-historic-treble-after-malaysia-cup-triumph. 23 December 2022.
  36. News: Consuelo de bronce. Bronze consolation. El Mundo. es. 15 November 2009. 5 August 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200802232148/https://www.elmundo.es/elmundodeporte/2009/11/15/futbol/1258305443.html. 2 August 2020.
  37. Web site: Introducing your AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022 All-Star XI. Instagram. 27 January 2023. 30 January 2023. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20230130114225/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn6GQDFNGLA/. 30 January 2023.
  38. Web site: PEMENANG ANUGERAH BOLASEPAK KEBANGSAAN 2023. Winners National Football Awards 2023. Instagram. ms. 25 March 2024. 22 May 2024.