Mandi

Armando Sosa Pena (born 1 March 1989), known as Mandi, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Unionistas de Salamanca CF.

Club Career

Born in Santa Lucia de Tirajana, Canary Islands, Mandi made his debut as a senior with UD Vecindario in 2007. In the summer of 2008 he moved to Villarreal CF, representing both its C and B teams.

On 2 February 2010, Mandi joined SD Ponferradina on loan until June. With the Castile and Leon club he was promoted to Segunda Division, being regularly used during his six-month spell.

On 15 July 2010, after rejecting a new contract at Ponfe, Mandi signed for Real Madrid Castilla also in the third level. After again winning promotion to the second tier, he moved to Sporting de Gijon on 22 June 2012 after agreeing to a four-year deal.

Mandi made his professional debut on 2 September 2012, starting in a 0–0 away draw against Racing de Santander. He scored his first goal on 5 January of the following year, in a 1–1 draw at Recreativo de Huelva.