Biography
Who is Iker Casillas?
Early Life and Background
Iker Casillas Fernández was born on May 20, 1981, in Móstoles, Spain. His parents, José Luis Casillas and María del Carmen Fernández González, relocated from Navalacruz, Ávila. He grew up with a younger brother named Unai, who played football as a central midfielder for CD Móstoles. The family had historical ties to Bilbao due to his paternal grandfather serving in the Civil Guard. Before settling in Madrid, Iker spent time living in that region. He began his football path within the youth system of Real Madrid, known as La Fábrica, during the 1990–91 season. As a child, he once missed posting his father's football predictions, which reportedly cost the family a significant sum of money.
Real Madrid Career
In 1997, at age 16, Iker Casillas was called up to the senior squad for a Champions League match against Rosenborg. He became the first-choice goalkeeper after being promoted in 1999. In May 2000, he made history as the youngest goalkeeper to play in and win a Champions League final, achieving this feat at 19 years and four days old. Over his 25 years with the club, he secured five La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies.
International Success with Spain
Iker earned 167 caps for the Spain national team, making him one of the most-capped players in their history. He became the first-choice goalkeeper for the 2002 World Cup. In 2008, he was named captain and led the squad to victory at the European Championship. He continued his success by captaining Spain to their first-ever World Cup win in 2010, where he kept a joint-record five clean sheets and received the Yashin Award.
FC Porto and Retirement
After leaving Real Madrid, Iker Casillas signed with FC Porto in 2015. During his time in Portugal, he won the Primeira Liga and the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. He set a record for the most consecutive seasons played in the UEFA Champions League, reaching 20, and holds the record for the most appearances in that competition with 177 games.
Awards and Personal Details
Throughout his career, Iker received numerous individual honors recognizing his skills. He was named the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper five times and won the Bravo Award. He also received the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit, the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Sports Merit, and the Golden Foot award. Standing at 185 cm tall, he has been a prominent figure in sports media. Regarding his personal life, he has been in relationships with Eva González and Sara Carbonero, the latter of whom he married.
Birthday and age
Iker Casillas was born on May 20, 1981, which makes Iker 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Iker shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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