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Mateo Joseph

Joseph with Leeds United in 2025
Personal information
Full name	Mateo Joseph Fernández-Regatillo
Date of birth	(2003-10-19) 19 October 2003 (age 21)
Place of birth	Santander, Spain
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Leeds United
Number	19
Youth career
0000–2013	Escobedo
2013–2017	Racing Santander
2017–2022	Espanyol
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	Leeds United	62	(4)
International career‡
2023	England U20	10	(3)
2024–	Spain U21	12	(8)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:05, 3 May 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:03, 20 June 2025 (UTC)

Mateo Joseph Fernández-Regatillo, born on October 19, 2003, is a talented Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a forward, which means he's usually at the front of the team, trying to score goals. Mateo currently plays for the English club Leeds United.

Mateo Joseph's Football Journey

Starting Out in Spain

Mateo Joseph was born in Santander, Spain. He grew up in a place called Escobedo de Camargo. His football journey began at a local team, UM Escobedo.

After playing for Racing Santander, where he scored many goals, he joined the academy of Espanyol in 2017. This was a big step for his young career.

Joining Leeds United

On January 4, 2022, Mateo made a big move to England. He signed a three-year contract with Leeds United. When he first arrived, he played for their Under-23 team.

Mateo made his first professional appearance for Leeds United on November 9, 2022. This was in an EFL Cup match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Just three days later, he played his first Premier League game. This was against Tottenham Hotspur.

In January 2024, Mateo signed a new contract with Leeds. This extended his stay until the summer of 2028. On February 28, 2024, he scored his first two senior goals. This happened in an FA Cup match against Chelsea.

Recent Success with Leeds

Mateo scored his first goal of the 2024–25 season in a home game. Leeds won 2–0 against Hull. He scored three goals for Leeds United during the 2024-25 season.

This was a fantastic season for The Whites, as Leeds United is often called. They won the EFL Championship title! This victory meant they earned promotion back to the Premier League. It was their first time back in the Premier League since 2023.

Playing for His Country

England Under-20 Team

In March 2023, Mateo was called up to play for the England U20 squad. He made his debut on March 22, 2023. England won 2–0 against Germany in that match.

On May 10, 2023, Mateo was chosen for England's squad. This was for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Spain Under-21 Team

On March 15, 2024, Mateo received a call-up from the Spain national under-21 team. He played in a qualification match for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. This game was against Belgium.

He also played for Spain in the 2025 European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia. He scored a goal in their first group game against the host country. Spain's journey in the tournament ended on June 21, 2025. They lost 3–1 to England in the quarter-finals.

About Mateo's Life

Mateo Joseph was born in Spain. His father is English and has family from Antigua. His mother is Spanish. This means Mateo has both Spanish and British citizenship. He is also related to famous former England footballer Emile Heskey. Emile Heskey is his father's cousin.

How Mateo Plays Football

Mateo is known for being a strong and skilled forward. People have compared his playing style to a young Sergio Agüero. Agüero is a very famous and successful striker. Mateo is also a great goal scorer. For example, in the 2021-22 season, he scored 14 goals in 21 games for Espanyol's U19 team.

Career Statistics

Here's a look at Mateo Joseph's appearances and goals for his clubs:

Awards and Achievements

Leeds United

• EFL Championship: 2024–25

See also

In Spanish: Mateo Joseph para niños