Lucas Vázquez is a professional footballer known for his versatility as a right-back or winger.
He returned to Real Madrid in 2015 after a successful loan spell at Espanyol.
Vázquez scored his first La Liga goal while playing for Espanyol against Real Sociedad.
Biography
Early Life
Lucas Vázquez Iglesias was born in Curtis, Galicia, Spain, and began his football journey at a young age. He joined Real Madrid's youth system in 2007 at the age of 16, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising player. Vázquez made his senior debut in the 2010–11 season with Real Madrid C, where he quickly made an impact by scoring four goals in 23 appearances, helping the team return to the Segunda División after a five-year absence.
Career
Vázquez's professional career took off when he was loaned to RCD Espanyol in 2014. During his time there, he made his La Liga debut and scored his first top-flight goal in a match against Real Sociedad. After a successful loan spell, he signed a permanent deal with Espanyol before returning to Real Madrid in 2015, where he continued to impress. He made his debut for the first team in a 6–0 victory over Espanyol and scored his first competitive goal shortly after.
On the international stage, Vázquez represented Spain, making his debut in a friendly match in 2016 and later participating in UEFA Euro 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. His versatility on the field, playing as a right-back or winger, has made him a valuable asset to his teams.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Vázquez has achieved significant success, winning multiple titles with Real Madrid, including La Liga, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Champions League trophies. His contributions to the team have solidified his reputation as a skilled and reliable player in both domestic and international competitions. As of 2025, he continues his career with Bayer 04 Leverkusen, furthering his legacy in European football.
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Career & Clubs
Early career
Born in Curtis, Galicia, Vázquez arrived at Real Madrid's youth system in 2007, aged 16. He made his senior debut in the 2010–11 season with the C-team. He scored four goals in 23 games in the following season to help the reserves return to the Segunda División after a five-year absence. His first goal came on 25 February 2012 in a 2–2 home draw against La Roda. Vázquez made his first appearance in the second level on 17 August 2012, playing six minutes in a 1–2 away loss against Villarreal. He scored his first professional goal on 15 October, netting the winner in a 3–2 home success over Las Palmas.
Loan to Espanyol
On 19 August 2014, Vázquez was loaned to La Liga's Espanyol, in a season-long deal. He made his debut in the competition on 30 August, coming on as a second-half substitute for Salva Sevilla in a 1–2 home loss against Sevilla. Vázquez scored his first goal in the Spanish top flight on 5 October 2014, netting the first in a 2–0 home success over Real Sociedad. On 3 June of the following year, he signed a four-year permanent deal with the Pericos, for a €2 million fee.
Return to Real Madrid
On 30 June 2015, Real Madrid exercised their buyback clause and Vázquez returned to the club. He made his debut on 12 September in a 6–0 away win over his former team Espanyol, and his first start came a week later, in a 1–0 home defeat of Granada. Vázquez scored his first competitive goal on 30 December 2015, replacing Karim Benzema…
Vázquez did not represent Spain at any youth level. On 17 May 2016 he, Saúl and Sergio Rico were the three uncapped players named in Vicente del Bosque's provisional squad for UEFA Euro 2016 in France, and he also made it to the final list of 23. He made his debut on 7 June, starting and playing 61 minutes in a 0–1 friendly loss to Georgia at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. He appeared once in the tournament, replacing Álvaro Morata in the 70th minute of a 0–2 round-of-16 defeat against Italy at the Stade de France. He was then included in the final squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, making his debut in the competition on 15 June when he replaced David Silva for the final four minutes of the 3–3 group stage draw to Portugal.
Club
As of match played 29 August 2026
International
As of match played 20 June 2018
- Club
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2015–2025)
- Club
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2014–2015)
- Club
- Real Madrid C (2010–2011)
- Club
- Real Madrid Castilla (2011–2014)
- Club
- Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2007–2010)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (2016–2018)
- Club
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2025–)
- National team
- Spain
Legacy
Real Madrid Castilla
Segunda División B: 2011–12 Real Madrid
La Liga: 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24 Copa del Rey: 2022–23 Supercopa de España: 2017, 2022 UEFA Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22, 2023–24 UEFA Super Cup: 2016, 2017, 2022, 2024 FIFA Club World Cup: 2016, 2017, 2018 FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron MokoenaBayer 04 Leverkusen · 1998–1999
Aarón MartínRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2016–2019
Abby ErcegRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2009–2010- Abel MatutesRCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
Abelardo FernándezRCD Espanyol de Barcelona- Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001
- Abner Felipe Souza de AlmeidaReal Madrid Castilla · 2014
- Abraham González CasanovaRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2013–2016
Achraf HakimiReal Madrid Castilla · 2016–2017- Achraf HakimiReal Madrid Club de Fútbol · 2017–2020
Adam HložekBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2022–2024
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Identifiers & aliases
Lucas Vázquez Iglesias is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right-back or winger for Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.
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