Antoñito (footballer, born 1987)


Antonio Jesús Regal Angulo, commonly known as Antoñito, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Valladolid as either a right back or a midfielder.

Club career

Born in Herrera, Seville, Antoñito graduated from Polideportivo Ejido's youth academy, and made his senior debut in the 2006–07 season with the reserves, in Tercera División. On 4 November 2007 he played his first match as a professional, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 1–4 away loss against UD Salamanca for the Segunda División.
On 26 January 2008, Antoñito was loaned to Segunda División B club UD Melilla until June. After returning to Poli he became a regular for the Andalusians, now in the third level.
Antoñito continued to compete in division three in the following years, representing UD Almería B, Écija Balompié and FC Cartagena. On 23 June 2014 he signed a two-year contract with Albacete Balompié, newly promoted to the second tier.
Antoñito scored his first professional goal on 6 February 2016, netting his team's second in a 2–2 home draw against Real Oviedo. On 13 July, after suffering relegation, he joined fellow league side Córdoba CF.
On 8 July 2017, Antoñito was transferred to Real Valladolid on a three-year deal. He contributed with 38 appearances in his first yearplay-offs included – helping to a La Liga promotion after four years.