Anxo Mato


Ángel Mato Pose, commonly known as Anxo, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a winger.

Club career

Born in Laxe, A Coruña, Galicia, Anxo graduated from Bergantiños FC's youth academy. He joined SD Compostela in 1999, being initially assigned to the reserves.
On 3 September 2000, Anxo played his first match as a professional, coming on as a late substitute in a 0–0 home draw against Real Betis for the Segunda División championship. He scored his first goal on 5 November, netting the first of a 2–1 home win over UD Salamanca.
In the summer of 2002, Anxo moved to Burgos CF of Segunda División B in a season-long loan deal. He eventually returned to Compos in June of the following year, after struggling with injuries.
In 2004, Anxo signed for CD Ourense also in the third level. On 4 July 2008, after scoring nine goals during the campaign, he joined fellow league club AD Ceuta.
Anxo subsequently resumed his career in the third division but also in Tercera División, representing RC Villalbés, CF Villanovense and Santa Comba CF.