Jose Antonio Caro

Jose Antonio Caro Martinez (born 8 March 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Croatian club NK Osijek.

Club Career

Born in Estepa, Province of Seville, Caro played youth football for local Real Betis, and made his senior debut with the B team in the 2011–12 season, playing one game in Segunda Division B.

Caro appeared in his first competitive match with the Andalusians' main squad on 3 November 2013, coming on as a substitute for Damien Perquis in the 55th minute of a 2–3 La Liga away loss against Malaga CF. He was handed his first start four days later, featuring the entire 1–0 victory at Vitoria S.C. in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.

On 21 August 2015, Caro was loaned to Segunda Division club Elche CF in a season-long deal. On 1 July of the following year, he terminated his contract with Betis and signed a two-year deal with Cordoba CF hours later.

On 27 July 2018, free agent Caro signed a two-year contract with Albacete Balompie, still in the second tier.