Biography
Who is Adrián?
Early life and career beginnings
Adrián: Born in Seville, Spain, on January 3, 1987, the player began his athletic path in a different position. He started his youth career playing as a striker and a winger for CD Altair. At the age of ten, he switched to the goalkeeper position after the previous keeper left the team.
He joined the youth system at Real Betis. He spent several seasons with the C-team and the reserves in the Segunda División B. During this period, he went on loan to CD Alcalá in 2008 and CD Utrera in 2009 to gain experience. He was promoted to the Real Betis first team for the 2011 to 2012 season, though his progress was interrupted by a severe cruciate ligament injury in November.
Time in La Liga and move to England
He made his La Liga debut on September 29, 2012, against Málaga. After the starting goalkeeper received a red card, he entered the match as a substitute and earned man of the match honors. He eventually became the primary starter for the club, keeping eleven clean sheets during the 2012 to 2013 campaign as the team finished in seventh place.
In 2013, he moved to England to join West Ham United. His debut for the London club occurred in a League Cup match against Cheltenham Town in August 2013. By the end of his first season in the Premier League, he established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper for the team. During an FA Cup match against Everton in January 2015, he scored the winning penalty in a sudden-death shootout after removing his gloves.
Liverpool career and trophies
He signed with Liverpool on a free transfer in August 2019. He made his debut shortly after, replacing an injured Alisson Becker. In his first season, he played in the UEFA Super Cup, where he saved the final penalty against Chelsea to help Liverpool win the trophy. He also contributed to the team that won the 2019 to 2020 Premier League title.
Throughout his tenure at Liverpool, he served as a backup option, appearing in various cup competitions. He played in the 2022 FA Community Shield victory against Manchester City. In 2023, he extended his contract with the club until the end of the 2023 to 2024 season.
Return to Spain and retirement
After five years with Liverpool, he returned to Real Betis on a free transfer in July 2024. He signed a two-year contract with the Spanish club. On May 22, 2026, he announced his official retirement from professional football, effective at the end of the 2025 to 2026 season.
His final professional match took place on the last day of that season in a victory against Levante. Beyond his club career, he received his first call-up to the senior Spain national squad in August 2016 from manager Julen Lopetegui for matches against Belgium and Liechtenstein.
Birthday and age
Adrián was born on January 3, 1987, which makes Adrián 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Adrián shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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