José Elo Explained

José Elo
Fullname:José Elo Ayeto
Birth Date:2000 10, df=y
Birth Place:Alcorcón, Spain
Height:1.90m
Position:Centre back
Youthclubs1:Rayo Majadahonda
Youthyears1:–2017
Youthclubs2:Las Rozas
Youthyears2:2017–2018
Youthclubs3:Aravaca
Youthyears3:2018–2019
Years1:2019–2020
Clubs1:Atlético Villalba
Caps1:23
Goals1:1
Years2:2020–2021
Clubs2:Villanueva
Caps2:12
Goals2:1
Years3:2021–2022
Clubs3:Fuenlabrada Promesas
Caps3:33
Goals3:2
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Navalcarnero
Caps4:26
Goals4:0
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Mérida
Caps5:11
Goals5:2
Years6:2024
Clubs6:AC Oulu
Caps6:17
Goals6:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Equatorial Guinea
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:1
Club-Update:1 September 2024
Nationalteam-Update:8 February 2024

José Elo Ayeto (born 21 October 2000) is a professional footballer who most recently played as a centre back for Veikkausliiga club AC Oulu. Born in Spain, he plays for the Equatorial Guinea national team.[1]

Club career

Elo played in the youth sectors of Rayo Majadahonda, Las Rozas and Aravaca until 2019.

After playing in the lower divisions in Spain since 2019 for Atlético Villalba, Villanueva CF, Fuenlabrada Promesas, Navalcarnero and Mérida, Elo moved to Finland in February 2024 and signed with Veikkausliiga club AC Oulu.[2] [3] On 17 February 2024, Elo debuted with his new club, in a Finnish League Cup match against Vaasan Palloseura (VPS).[4] He debuted in Veikkausliiga on 6 April 2024, in a 2024 season opening match against Seinäjoen Jalkapallokerho (SJK).[5]

International career

Elo represents the Equatorial Guinea national team. He debuted at the full international level on 9 June 2023, scoring a goal in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya, helping his side to get a 1–1 away draw.[6] Elo was named in the Equatorial Guinean final squad in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, competed in January and February 2024.[7] [8]

Personal life

Elo was born in Alcorcón, Spain to Equatoguinean Fang parents – his mother is from Akurenam and his father is from Ebibeyin. He holds Spanish and Equatoguinean citizenships.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Atlético Villalba2019–20Preferente Madrid231231
Villanueva2020–21Tercera División121121
Fuenlabrada Promesas2021–22Tercera Federación332332
Navalcarnero2022–23Segunda Federación26000260
Mérida2022–23Primera Federación112112
AC Oulu2024Veikkausliiga1703020220
Career total12263000201276

International

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Equatorial Guinea
YearAppsGoals
202210
202321
202410
Total41

Notes and References

  1. https://cdanavalcarnero.es/comunicado-oficial-jose-elo Comunicado oficial: José Elo
  2. Web site: JOSÉ ELO VAHVISTAMAAN AC OULUN PUOLUSTUSTA. acoulu.fi. 8 February 2024. fi.
  3. https://www.kaleva.fi/etela-euroopan-hankinnat-liittyvat-heti-ac-ouluun/6221478#kommentit Etelä-Euroopan hankinnat liittyvät heti AC Ouluun – Kreikkalaisen keskikenttämiehen 600 000 euron epävirallinen markkina-arvo on joukkueen kovin
  4. https://www.veikkausliiga.com/tilastot/2024/liigacup/ottelut/3347449/seuranta/ VPS–AC Oulu
  5. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2024/04/06/finland/veikkausliiga/seinajoen-jalkapallo-kerho/oulun-edustusjalkapallo/4304263/ SJK VS. OULU 2 - 1
  6. https://int.soccerway.com/matches/2023/09/06/africa/africa-cup-of-nations-qualification/libya/equatorial-guinea/3783078/ LIBYA VS. EQUATORIAL GUINEA 1 - 1
  7. https://www.admerida.es/jose-elo-convocado-con-la-seleccion-de-guinea-ecuatoria/ JOSÉ ELO, CONVOCADO CON LA SELECCIÓN DE GUINEA ECUATORIA
  8. https://www.cafonline.com/caf-africa-cup-of-nations/news/libya-hold-equatorial-guinea-to-draw-in-totalenergies-afcon-qualifier/ Libya hold Equatorial Guinea to draw in TotalEnergies AFCON qualifier
  9. https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/88893/Jose_Elo_Ayeto.html José Elo Ayeto