Íñigo Sainz-Maza facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Íñigo Sainz-Maza Serna | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Ampuero, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.81 m | ||
| Playing position | Right back, midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Racing Santander | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Racing Santander | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2015–2018 | Racing B | 89 | (7) |
| 2017– | Racing Santander | 140 | (1) |
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Íñigo Sainz-Maza Serna (born 16 June 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a right back or a midfielder for Racing de Santander.
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Playing for Clubs
Starting His Football Journey
Íñigo Sainz-Maza was born in Ampuero, Cantabria, Spain. He started his football career at a young age with the Racing de Santander youth team. This is where he learned many of his skills.
Making His Senior Debut
Íñigo first played for the senior team's reserves, called Racing B. This happened on 21 February 2016. He played for the last eight minutes in a game where his team won 3–0. This was in a league called Tercera División.
Scoring His First Goal
He scored his very first goal as a senior player on 21 October 2017. This goal helped his team get a 1–1 draw at home.
Joining the Main Squad
On 19 May 2019, Íñigo played his first game for the main Racing de Santander team. His club was already set to play in the play-offs that year.
In August 2020, Íñigo signed his first professional contract with Racing. He officially joined the main team.
Becoming a Key Player
During the 2021–22 season, Íñigo was a regular player for Racing. He even became the team captain sometimes. His team played very well and earned a promotion back to the Segunda División. This is a higher league in Spanish football.
Playing Professionally
Íñigo made his professional debut on 14 August 2022. He started in a game against Villarreal CF B. Just three days later, he signed a new contract to stay with Racing until 2026.
More About Íñigo Sainz-Maza
You can find more information about Íñigo Sainz-Maza in Spanish on the Kiddle website for kids.
