Málaga

Born in Málaga, Andalusia, Recio was a product of local Málaga CF's youth system. He made his first-team debut on 11 November 2010 shortly after the arrival of manager Manuel Pellegrini who succeeded sacked Jesualdo Ferreira, starting in a Copa del Rey 3–2 home win against Hércules CF, in the round-of-32's second leg (3–2 on aggregate).^[2] Ten days later he first appeared in La Liga, again as a starter but in a 3–0 loss at Deportivo de La Coruña.^[3]

Late into the month, after performing solidly in his first matches, Recio signed his first professional contract, linking him with Málaga until the summer of 2015.^[4] On 5 December 2010 he scored his first goal as a senior, in a 4–1 home victory over Racing de Santander.^[5]

On 9 January 2013, after featuring rarely during the first half of the season, Recio was loaned to neighbouring and fellow league club Granada CF, until June.^[6] He made his debut five days later, coming on as a substitute in a 2−2 away draw against Getafe CF.^[7] He netted his first goal for the side on the 19th, in a 2−0 home defeat of Rayo Vallecano that also was his first start.^[8]

Upon returning Recio became an undisputed starter, signing a contract extension until 2018 on 11 December 2014.^[9] On 21 February 2017, he renewed his link until 2021.^[10]

Leganés

On 31 August 2018, after Málaga's relegation from the top flight, Recio signed a four-year deal with CD Leganés.^[11] On 4 September 2020, as Lega met the same fate as his previous club, he was loaned to SD Eibar for one year.^[12]