Marcos Llorente facts for kids
Llorente with Atlético Madrid in 2019
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| Date of birth | 30 January 1995 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder, right-back | |||||||||||||||
| Club information | ||||||||||||||||
| Current club | Atlético Madrid | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2006 | Las Rozas | |||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Nueva Roceña | |||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Rayo Majadahonda | |||||||||||||||
| 2008–2014 | Real Madrid | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Real Madrid B | 58 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2019 | Real Madrid | 22 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | → Alavés (loan) | 32 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019– | Atlético Madrid | 169 | (24) | |||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Spain U19 | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | Spain U21 | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2020– | Spain | 19 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Marcos Llorente Moreno is a Spanish professional footballer. He was born on January 30, 1995. Marcos plays as a midfielder or right-back. He plays for the La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Spain national team.
Marcos grew up playing football at Real Madrid. He played 39 games for them over three seasons. He also spent some time on loan at Alavés. In June 2019, he joined Atlético Madrid. There, he helped his team win the 2020–21 La Liga title. He is known for playing well in many different positions.
Llorente first played for the Spanish national team in 2020. He was also part of the squads for UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
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Club Career Highlights
Starting at Real Madrid
Marcos Llorente was born in Madrid, Spain. He joined Real Madrid's youth academy in 2008 when he was 13 years old. In July 2014, he moved straight to the reserve team, Real Madrid B. This happened after he played very well for the youth squad. His manager at the time was Zinedine Zidane.
On August 24, 2014, Marcos played his first senior game. It was for Real Madrid B against Atlético Madrid B. He played in 25 matches during that season.
Marcos trained with the Real Madrid first team in 2015. He played in friendly games against big clubs like Manchester City. On October 17, 2015, he made his first professional and La Liga debut. He came on as a substitute in a 3–0 win against Levante.
Loan to Alavés
On August 10, 2016, Llorente was loaned to Alavés for one season. He played a full 90 minutes in a big 2–1 victory against Barcelona on September 10.
In September 2017, Real Madrid extended his contract until 2021. He played one game in the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League season. Real Madrid won this tournament, which was their third in a row.
Marcos scored his first goal for Real Madrid on December 22, 2018. It was the second goal in a 4–1 win against Al Ain. This was in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. He was named the best player of the match.
Moving to Atlético Madrid
On June 20, 2019, Llorente joined Real Madrid's city rivals, Atlético Madrid. He signed a five-year contract. His first official game for Atlético was on August 18. He played 25 minutes in a 1–0 home win against Getafe. He scored his first goal for the team on February 14, 2020, in a 2–2 draw against Valencia.
A very exciting moment for Marcos was on March 11, 2020. During extra time in a Champions League game against Liverpool, he scored two goals. He came on as a substitute and helped his team win 3–2. This win helped Atlético qualify for the next round.
On June 17, he was named man of the match in a league game against Osasuna. He came off the bench, scored a great solo goal, and then helped set up two more goals in a 5–0 win.
In the 2020–21 La Liga season, Llorente scored 12 goals. This was his best scoring season ever. He also made 11 assists. Atlético Madrid won the league title that season. Marcos was the first player for the club since 2009 to have double-digit goals and assists in a single season.
International Career
Marcos Llorente first played for the Spain under-21 team on October 10, 2016. He played the whole game in a 5–0 win against Estonia.
He was called up to the senior national team in November 2020. He played his first game for Spain against the Netherlands. He came on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw.
On May 24, 2021, Llorente was chosen for Spain's squad for UEFA Euro 2020. During the tournament, he often played as a right-back.
Llorente was also picked for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He played in one match in Qatar. This was a game against Morocco that Spain lost in a penalty shootout.
How Marcos Llorente Plays
Marcos Llorente is a very flexible player. He started as a defensive midfielder. This means he played in front of the defenders to protect the goal. He can also play as a playmaker, helping to create attacks.
At Atlético Madrid, his coach Diego Simeone used him in many different roles. He played on the right side of the midfield. Sometimes, he even played as a supporting forward.
Marcos is known for his speed. In the 2019–20 season, he was one of the fastest players in the league. He can run up to 35.09 kilometers per hour! Besides his speed, he is also strong and has great stamina. He is good at winning the ball from opponents. He can also make excellent passes, both short and long. He is good at dribbling and has a strong shot from outside the penalty area. This has helped him score many goals.
In a later season, Atlético changed their tactics. Marcos then often played as a box-to-box midfielder or an attacking midfielder. This means he played all over the field, helping both defense and attack. He has also played as a right wingback for his club. For the national team, he has played as a right back.
His coaches, like Simeone and Jorge Valdano, have praised Marcos for his hard work and patience.
Personal Life and Family Ties
Marcos Llorente grew up as a big fan of Real Madrid. His family has a strong connection to football and to the club. His father, Francisco, and his great uncle, Francisco Gento, were both famous wingers. His grandfather, Ramón Grosso, was also a forward.
Honours and Achievements
Real Madrid
- UEFA Champions League: 2017–18
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2017, 2018
Atlético Madrid
- La Liga: 2020–21
Spain U21
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2017
See also
In Spanish: Marcos Llorente para niños
