Iago Falque

Early career

Born in Vigo, Galicia, his mother is politician Carmela Silva, Falque began his career with Real Madrid before moving to Barcelona in 2001. After several years in the club's youth ranks, he was never promoted either to the first team of Frank Rijkaard nor B side of Luis Enrique. On 30 August 2008, Falque signed a four-year contract with Juventus, and was officially presented on 2 September 2008. He transferred to the Serie A club on a free deal which included compensation to Barcelona up to €2.5 million if certain matches and goals were reached by the player in his stay with the club. On 25 August 2009, Falque was transferred on loan to Bari, then newly promoted to Serie A. On 29 July 2010, Falque joined Villarreal B on loan with the option to make the deal permanent.

Tottenham Hotspur

On 25 August 2011, Falque joined Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur on a season-long loan deal, with an option to make the move permanent. He was first named in a matchday squad on 10 September, remaining unused in a 2–0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers, and made his debut five days later by starting in a goalless away draw against PAOK in the season's UEFA Europa League.

Loans to Southampton and Almería

On 16 January 2012, Tottenham signed Falque permanently for €1 million (€250,000 went to Barcelona), loaning him to Championship leaders Southampton for the remainder of the season. He made his Southampton debut seven days later, starting in a 0–2…

In 2008, Falque played for the Galicia national football team in a friendly match against Iran.

Club

As of match played 18 September 2023

Juventus youth

Torneo di Viareggio: 2009, 2010 Spain U17

FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2007