Spanish · Palma, Spain · Born 21 January 1996Gifted Spanish attacker whose stunning left foot produced spectacular goals during Real Madrid's Champions League-winning era.
Marco Asensio Willemsen was born in Palma, Mallorca, Spain on 21 January 1996. He came through Mallorca's academy before joining Real Madrid in 2015. His left foot produced some of the most spectacular goals in Champions League history, including a debut strike against Barcelona in the Super Cup. He won three Champions Leagues (2016, 2017, 2018), two La Liga titles and multiple trophies at Madrid, making 286 appearances and scoring 50 goals. A serious ACL injury in 2019 hampered his progress. He earned 36 caps for Spain. He joined PSG in 2023 on a free transfer.
Spectacular long-range goals and key contributions in Champions League finals
He scored a stunning debut goal against Barcelona in the Super Cup, announcing himself on the world stage with a curling left-footed strike.
Did You Know?How They Played
Technical attacking midfielder/winger with excellent shooting ability and pace
Lasting Impact
Asensio established himself as one of the key players in Real Madrid's modern Champions League success and became an important figure for the Spanish national team during a transitional period.
Career Honours
- Champions League 3x
- La Liga 2x
- Super Cup 3x
- Champions League 2016
- Champions League 2017
- Champions League 2018
- La Liga 2017
- La Liga 2020
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallorca | 2014–2015 | — | 36 | 15 | #10 |
| Real Madrid | 2015–2023 | €3.9m | 94 | 22 | #10 |
| PSG | 2023–2024 | Free | 141 | 39 | #10 |
 Spain | — | — | 38 | 2 | — |
Spanish Athletes