Borja Sainz

Alavés

Born in Leioa, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain, Sainz joined Athletic Bilbao's Lezama in 2012, from lowly locals Lagun Artea. In August 2017, he signed for Alavés after refusing a contract renewal from the Lions. On 2 September 2018, Sainz made his senior debut with the reserves at the age of just 17, playing the last three minutes in a 3–0 Tercera División home win against San Pedro. He scored his first senior goal on 7 October in a 2–0 home defeat of Beasain, and finished the campaign with five goals in 18 appearances. Sainz made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 25 August 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute for Luis Rioja in a 0–0 home draw against Espanyol; by doing so, he became the first player born in the 21st century to appear for the senior side. He scored his first goal in the senior category on 18 June of the following year, netting the opener in a 2–0 away win against Real Sociedad. On 5 August 2021, Sainz was loaned to Segunda División side Real Zaragoza for the season.

Giresunspor

On 28 July 2022, Sainz moved abroad for the first time in his career after signing for Giresunspor in Turkey.

Norwich City

On 30 June 2023, Sainz signed for Championship club Norwich City on a three-year contract following his departure from Giresunspor. Sainz scored on his debut for Norwich in an EFL Cup tie against Fulham on 27 September 2023. Sainz also scored for Norwich in an FA Cup tie against Liverpool on 28 January 2024. Following…

As of match played 8 September 2026

Porto

Primeira Liga: 2025–26 Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2026 Individual

EFL Championship Player of the Month: September 2024, October 2024 EFL Championship Team of the Season: 2024–25 PFA Team of the Year: 2024–25 Championship Primeira Liga Goal of the Month: December 2025