Antonio José Cordero Campillo

Antonio José Cordero Campillo (born 14 November 2006), sometimes known as Antoñito, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays mainly as a winger for Segunda División club Cádiz, on loan from club Newcastle United.

Club career Málaga Born in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalusia, Cordero joined Málaga's youth setup in 2021, after representing Real Betis, Sevilla, Cádiz, Xerez Balompié and Jerez Alternativa. On 17 November 2022, he signed his first professional contract with the former, after agreeing to a three-year deal.

On 2 September 2023, before even having appeared with the reserves, Cordero made his first team debut by coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate David Larrubia in a 2–1 Primera Federación home win over Atlético Madrid B; aged 16 years, nine months and 17 days, he became the fourth-youngest player to debut for Málaga. He scored his first senior goals on 24 September, netting a brace for the B's in a 3–1 Tercera Federación home win over Almería.

Cordero alternated between the main and reserve squads during the remainder of the season, scoring 12 goals for the B's. On 22 June 2024, he came in as an extra-time substitute for David Ferreiro in the second leg of the promotion play-off finals against Gimnàstic, and scored a last-minute equalizer to put his side ahead on aggregate and subsequently achieve promotion to Segunda División; it was also his first goal with the main squad.

Cordero made his professional debut on 17 August 2024; after replacing goalscorer Kevin Villodres, he scored Málaga's second in a 2–2 away draw against Racing Ferrol. Despite being regularly used during the campaign, he announced his departure on 2 June of the following year, after refusing a contract renewal.

Newcastle United On 5 June 2025, it was announced that Cordero would be joining English Premier League club Newcastle United upon the expiry of his contract on 1 July. On 2 August 2025, he joined Belgian Pro League side KVC Westerlo for a season-long loan. The deal was however cut short in the winter as Cordero was instead loaned to Cádiz.

On 11 July 2026, Cordero's loan with Cádiz was extended for a further year.

International career On 4 October 2023, Cordero was called up to the Spain national under-18 team, playing in the Four Nations Tournament against Portugal, Turkey and Romania.

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