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 on 21 January 1996 in Palma, Spain, and progressed through the youth academy of his hometown club, RCD Mallorca, before Real Madrid signed him in 2014, immediately loaning him back to Mallorca and then to Espanyol to continue his development in La Liga. Asensio broke into Real Madrid's first team fully in 2016, quickly announcing his talent with a spectacular long-range strike in the UEFA Super Cup that year. Blessed with an elegant left foot, dribbling ability, and a knack for scoring in decisive matches, he became a key attacking option across nearly a decade at the Bernabéu, contributing to three Champions League titles and three La Liga championships during his time at the club. Asensio's flexibility to play across multiple attacking positions — as a winger, second striker, or attacking midfielder — made him a valuable squad player even as Real Madrid's attacking talent pool grew increasingly competitive during his tenure. He moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023, before a loan spell in England with Aston Villa and a subsequent move to Turkish club Fenerbahçe in 2025. Asensio has represented Spain at multiple major tournaments since his senior debut in 2016, including the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, where Spain won a silver medal, and has earned dozens of caps for the national team across World Cups and European Championships throughout his career.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallorca B | 2013–2014 | — | 15 | 3 |
| Mallorca | 2013–2014 | — | 37 | 4 |
| Real Madrid | 2014–2023 | — | 191 | 37 |
| Mallorca | 2014–2015 | loan | 19 | 3 |
| Espanyol | 2015–2016 | loan | 34 | 4 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2023–2025 | — | 31 | 6 |
| Aston Villa | 2025–2025 | loan | 13 | 3 |
| Fenerbahçe | 2025–Present | — | 25 | 11 |
 Spain | — | — | 38 | 2 |
Spanish Athletes