Kiko Casilla

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ИИ

Kiko Casilla is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper.

He played for Real Madrid from 2015 to 2019, winning multiple prestigious titles including the UEFA Champions League.

Casilla had a stint with Getafe CF, marking his last club before retirement in 2023.

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Биография

Early Life

Francisco "Kiko" Casilla Cortés was born in Alcover, Tarragona, Catalonia, where he began his journey in football. His early career saw him rise through the ranks of Real Madrid's youth system, starting with Real Madrid C before moving to Real Madrid Castilla. Despite his potential, Casilla struggled for playing time during his tenure with the reserve team, often finding himself as a third-choice goalkeeper.

Career

In 2007, Casilla made a significant move to RCD Espanyol, where he made his La Liga debut in January 2008. His time at Espanyol included a loan spell at Cádiz, where he gained valuable experience. After several seasons, he returned to Espanyol before making a high-profile transfer to Real Madrid in 2015. During his time with Los Blancos, Casilla was part of a successful squad that won multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League and La Liga.

Following his stint at Real Madrid, Casilla played for Leeds United and later Elche CF, before joining Getafe CF in 2022. His international career includes representing Spain at various youth levels and a brief appearance for the senior national team in 2014.

Legacy

Kiko Casilla's career is marked by his resilience and adaptability, transitioning from a backup goalkeeper to a key player in one of the world's most prestigious clubs. His achievements with Real Madrid, including three UEFA Champions League titles, solidify his legacy in football history.

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Галерея

Карьера и клубы

Club career

Real Madrid

Born in Alcover, Tarragona, Catalonia, Casilla did not enjoy much playing time in his two-year stint with Real Madrid reserve side, Real Madrid Castilla. In the 2005–06 season, he played in Segunda División after having graduated from the C team, being only third choice after Jordi Codina and David Cobeño. After only four appearances, Casilla was expected to receive more opportunities after the departure of Cobeño. However, Codina became the starter and Antonio Adán, a fellow youth graduate, the backup, and Casilla ended up playing only in the last game of the campaign, with an eventual relegation befalling.

Espanyol

In August 2007, Casilla was acquired by Espanyol on a free transfer. On 20 January 2008, he made his debut in La Liga in a 2–1 away loss against Real Valladolid, coming on as a substitute for injured Iñaki Lafuente two minutes after half-time as the habitual starter Carlos Kameni was away on international duty. That month, news surfaced that Arsenal were interested in acquiring the young Spaniard's services. Barred by Kameni and new signing Cristian Álvarez, Casilla joined Segunda División B side Cádiz on loan for 2008–09. The move was extended for the entirety of the following campaign after the Andalusians returned to division two, and he again started most of the season, but the team was immediately relegated. Casilla still sat on the bench for Espanyol's first game in 2010–11 but, on 31 August 2010, moved again on loan to…

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International career

Casilla represented Spain at under-21 level once, playing 29 minutes in a 2–0 friendly defeat of France in Benidorm. On 29 August 2014, he was called up to full side manager Vicente del Bosque's 23-man squad for matches against France and Macedonia in September, as third-choice behind Iker Casillas and David de Gea. He only made his debut, however, on 18 November, replacing the former for the last 14 minutes of a friendly with Germany in Vigo and being beaten by Toni Kroos for the game's only goal.

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Career statistics

Club

International

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Club: RCD Espanyol B (2007–2008)
Club: Cádiz Club de Fútbol (2008–2010)
Club: FC Cartagena (2010–2011)
Club: Real Madrid Castilla (2006–2007)
Club: Real Madrid C (2004–2006)
Club: Leeds United F.C. (2019–2022)
Club: Elche CF (2021–2022)
National team: Spain
Club: Catalonia national football team (2010–2014)
Club: Getafe CF (2022–2023)
Club: Spain men's national football team (2014–2014)
Club: Spain national under-21 association football team (2008–2008)
Club: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2015–2019)
Club: Spain national under-19 football team (2005–2005)
Club: RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2008–2015)

Наследие

Honours

Real Madrid

La Liga: 2016–17 Supercopa de España: 2017 UEFA Champions League: 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18 UEFA Super Cup: 2016, 2017 FIFA Club World Cup: 2016, 2017, 2018 Leeds United

EFL Championship: 2019–20

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