Iván Amaya
Introduction  '''Iván Amaya Carazo''' (born 3 September 1978) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a central defender, currently manager of Racing Madrid FC.
Club career Born in Madrid, Amaya started his professional career at hometown's Rayo Vallecano, totalling 31 games with the first team in his first two seasons, the first of which was spent in the Segunda División with promotion. After that, he returned to the second tier but stayed in the city, joining Atlético Madrid for another couple of years and being rarely utilised.After another unassuming La Liga spell with RCD Espanyol, Amaya appeared in 40 matches for Getafe CF in 2003–04, promoting to the top flight for the third time (a first-ever for Getafe). However, he featured very rarely the following campaign, returning to division two in January 2005 as he joined Ciudad de Murcia.Amaya then spent two seasons in the second tier, with Elche CF. In July 2009 he was bought by Udinese Calcio, being immediately loaned back to Spain with lowly Granada CF; compatriot Óscar Pérez, who was also purchased by the Italians, made the same season-long move as seven other players, after the two sides' partnership agreement.After helping the Andalusians to promote to the second division, Amaya's loan was renewed for 2010–11, but his contract with Granada was terminated on 26 August 2010.The next day, he was signed by Real Murcia of Segunda División B.
International career Amaya was selected by Spain for their 2000 Summer Olympics squad. He helped the national team to win silver in Sydney but, in the decisive match against Cameroon, scored an own goal to make it 2–1 for the Europeans (eventually 2–2) and also missed his penalty shootout attempt, in an eventual loss.
Personal life Amaya's younger brother, Antonio, was also a footballer – and a centre-back. He also represented local club Rayo. The pair came from a Romani family.
Honours '''Spain U23'''*Summer Olympic silver medal: 2000
References
External links ****