José Elo

José Elo Ayeto is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga II club Politehnica Iași. Born in Spain, he plays for the Equatorial Guinea national team.

Club career

Elo played in the youth sectors of Rayo Majadahonda, Las Rozas and Aravaca until 2019.
After playing in the lower divisions in Spain since 2019 for Atlético Villalba, Villanueva CF, Fuenlabrada Promesas, Navalcarnero and Mérida, Elo moved to Finland in February 2024 and signed with Veikkausliiga club AC Oulu. On 17 February 2024, Elo debuted with his new club, in a Finnish League Cup match against Vaasan Palloseura. He debuted in Veikkausliiga on 6 April 2024, in a 2024 season opening match against SJK Seinäjoki.
On 21 March 2025, Elo signed with Lithuanian A Lyga club Banga Gargždai.
In July 2025, Elo signed with Romanian Liga II club Politehnica Iași

Elo represents the Equatorial Guinea national team. He debuted at the full international level on 9 June 2023, scoring a goal in a 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya, helping his side to get a 1–1 away draw. Elo was named in the Equatorial Guinean final squad in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, competed in January and February 2024.

Elo was born in Alcorcón, Spain to Equatoguinean Fang parents – his mother is from Akurenam and his father is from Ebibeyin. He holds Spanish and Equatoguinean citizenships.

No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1	6 September 2023	Benina Martyrs Stadium, Benina, Libya		1–0	1–1	2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification