Jordi Amat


Jordi Amat Maas is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Belgian club K.A.S. Eupen on loan from Rayo Vallecano.
He spent the better part of his career with Espanyol and Swansea City, also representing Rayo Vallecano and Betis in La Liga.

Club career

Espanyol

Born in Canet de Mar, Barcelona, Catalonia, Amat joined Espanyol's youth system at the age of only seven. He began appearing as a senior with the B-team, in Segunda División B.
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 Mallorca. He finished his first full season with 26 appearances, helping the Pericos to a final eighth position.
For 2012–13, Amat was loaned to fellow league side Rayo Vallecano, being first-choice during the campaign. He scored his first goal for the Madrid outskirts team 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.

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

Return to Rayo

On 9 August 2018, Amat returned to both Rayo Vallecano and the Spanish top level, signing for an undisclosed fee. He played his first match in his second spell ten days later, featuring the entire 1–4 home loss against Sevilla FC.
On 1 August 2019, after Rayo's relegation, Amat joined K.A.S. Eupen of the Belgian First Division A on a one-year loan.

Career statistics

Honours

Spain U17