Amancio Amaro
The Wizard of Real Madrid's Yé-Yé era.
Amancio Amaro Varela (16 October 1939 – 21 February 2023), commonly known simply as Amancio, was a Spanish football player. Nicknamed El Brujo (The Wizard) he played outside right for Deportivo de La Coruña, Real Madrid, and the Spain national team.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Amancio Amaro Varela
- Born
- 16 October 1939
- Birthplace
- A Coruña, Spain
- Died
- 21 February 2023
- Place of death
- Madrid, Spain
- Height
- 1.76 m / 5 ft 9 in
- Position
- Outside right
- Total caps
- 436
Lore & Background
Amancio began his career aged 15 at local side Victoria. In the 1958–59 season, he joined Deportivo de La Coruña, which at that time was in the Spanish second division. He was signed by Real Madrid in June 1962. He made his debut in European competition against Anderlecht and in the league against Real Betis. He played in one European Cup final (1966), winning that edition by scoring the opening goal in the final against Partizan. He won nine La Liga titles and the Pichichi in 1969 and 1970. He retired in 1976 and later served as a coach, board member, and was named honorary president of Real Madrid posthumously in 2023.
Reader's Guide
Amancio is a legendary winger known for his skill and goal-scoring. He was a key part of Real Madrid's 'Yé-Yé' team that won the 1966 European Cup. He also won the 1964 European Championship with Spain. His career spanned from 1958 to 1976.
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