Former Spanish football player Amancio Amaro, also known as Amancio, lived from 16 October 1939 to 21 February 2023. El Brujo (The Wizard), as he was known, played outside right for Deportivo La Coruna, Real Madrid, and the Spanish national team. At the age of 15, Amancio started playing soccer for the neighborhood team Victoria CF in Falperra-Santa Luca.
He signed on with Deportivo de La Corua, who was then playing in the Spanish second level, for the 1958–1959 campaign. Amancio began to get the attention of scouts for major teams, such Real Madrid, after Deportivo were promoted to the top flight.
Amancio had the honor of being summoned for a FIFA global team because of his fame as a Real Madrid player.
Who was Amancio Amaro? Real Madrid Legend and Honorary President Dead at 83
Amancio Amaro, a former Real Madrid forward and honorary club president, passed away at the age of 83.
Amancio, a right-sided attacker, joined Madrid from Deportivo de La Coruna in 1962 and played 471 times for Los Blancos, tallying 155 goals.
Amancio, who finished third in the 1964 Ballon d’Or election, played a significant role in Spain’s victory as European champions in addition to winning nine league championships and one European Cup with Madrid.
Amancio helped Emilio Butragueno and other players grow when he retired by coaching Madrid’s Castilla team to the second-tier championship in 1984. Since Paco Gento passed away last year, Amancio was designated honorary club president.