Adrián is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
In 2024, Adrián made a return to Real Betis Balompié after a successful stint with Liverpool.
He made his La Liga debut on September 29, 2012, and was named man of the match despite his team's loss.
Biography
Early Life
Adrián San Miguel del Castillo, known simply as Adrián, was born in Seville, Andalusia, where he began his football journey as a striker and winger for CD Altair. At the age of ten, he transitioned to the position of goalkeeper after the team's previous goalkeeper left, marking the start of his career in goalkeeping. He later joined Real Betis, where he completed his formation and honed his skills.
Career
Adrián's professional career began with Real Betis, where he spent several years developing in the club's youth and reserve teams. He played for the C-team and the reserves, backing up other goalkeepers while also gaining experience through loan spells at CD Alcalá and CD Utrera. His breakthrough came in the 2012-2013 season when he made his La Liga debut on September 29, 2012, against Málaga, where he was named man of the match despite the team's loss. He quickly became the starting goalkeeper, notably helping Betis secure a seventh-place finish in La Liga and a spot in the UEFA Europa League.
In June 2013, Adrián signed with West Ham United, where he played until 2019 before moving to Liverpool F.C. He enjoyed significant success with Liverpool, winning the Premier League, EFL Cup, FA Community Shield, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. In 2024, he returned to Real Betis, continuing his professional journey.
International Career
Adrián received his first call-up to the senior Spain national team in August 2016, showcasing his talent on an international level. His career has been marked by resilience and determination, overcoming injuries and challenges to establish himself as a prominent goalkeeper in both club and international football.
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Career & Clubs
Betis
Born in Seville, Andalusia, Adrián played as a striker and a winger for CD Altair until age ten, when the previous goalkeeper left and he changed position to that of goalkeeper. He later signed for Real Betis, where he finished his formation. Adrián spent his first two seasons with the C-team and a further five with the reserves, with all five seasons with the reserves coming in the Segunda División B, successively backing up René and Brimah Razak. He was also loaned to Alcalá in 2008 and Utrera in 2009. He was promoted to the first team for 2011–12 as third-choice – still continuing to appear for the B's – but suffered a severe injury to his cruciate ligaments in November that kept him out of action for five-and-a-half months. Adrián made his La Liga debut on 29 September 2012 in a 0–4 away loss against Málaga. After Casto was sent off in the early minutes, he replaced out-field player Salvador Agra and went on to be named man of the match. Still in the 2012–13 campaign, he became the starter, namely putting in a man of the match performance in a 1–0 home win against Real Madrid on 24 November. Following his debut, he went on to start the next 31 matches, keeping 11 clean sheets as the club finished in seventh place and qualified for the UEFA Europa League.
West Ham United
Having been watched playing for Betis by West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce and goalkeeping coach Martyn Margetson, Adrián was persuaded to join the club. On 5 June 2013, it…
On 26 August 2016, Adrián received his first call-up to the senior Spain squad by new manager Julen Lopetegui for matches against Belgium and Liechtenstein.
- Club
- West Ham United F.C. (2013–2019)
- Club
- Real Betis B (2007–2012)
- Club
- CD Alcalá (2008–2008)
- Club
- CD Utrera (2009–2009)
- Club
- Real Betis Balompié (2012–2013)
- Club
- Andalusia autonomous football team (2013–2013)
- Club
- Liverpool F.C. (2019–2024)
- League
- Premier League
- National team
- Spain
- Club
- Real Betis Balompié (2024–)
Legacy
Liverpool
Premier League: 2019–20 EFL Cup: 2023–24 FA Community Shield: 2022 UEFA Super Cup: 2019 FIFA Club World Cup: 2019 Betis
UEFA Conference League runner-up: 2024–25
Clubs
- Real Betis Balompié2024current
- Real Betis B2007–2012
- CD Alcalá2008–2008
- CD Utrera2009–2009
- Real Betis Balompié2012–2013
- Andalusia autonomous football team2013–2013
- West Ham United F.C.2013–2019
- Liverpool F.C.2019–2024
Played together with
Aaron CresswellWest Ham United F.C. · 2014
Aaron Wan-BissakaWest Ham United F.C. · 2024
Abde EzzalzouliReal Betis Balompié · 2023
Abdoulaye FayeWest Ham United F.C. · 2011–2012
Abdul RazakWest Ham United F.C. · 2014–2014- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2001–2002
- Abel XavierLiverpool F.C. · 2002–2003
Achille EmanáReal Betis Balompié · 2008–2011- Adam HammillLiverpool F.C. · 2006–2009
Adam LallanaLiverpool F.C. · 2014–2020
Adam MorganLiverpool F.C. · 2012–2014
Adama TraoréWest Ham United F.C. · 2026–2026
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Adrián San Miguel del Castillo, known simply as Adrián, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
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