Biography
Who is Lucas Vázquez?
Early life and career
Lucas Vázquez was born in Curtis, Spain, and joined the youth system at Real Madrid in 2007 at the age of sixteen. He began playing with the club C-team during the 2010 to 2011 season and later helped the reserves return to the Segunda Division.
In August 2014, Lucas moved on a season-long loan to Espanyol in La Liga. He scored his first top flight goal in October 2014 against Real Sociedad before signing a permanent four-year deal with the club.
Return to Real Madrid
Lucas returned to Real Madrid in June 2015 after the club exercised a buyback clause. During his extensive tenure with the club, he appeared in more than 400 matches across all competitions and secured numerous major titles.
His trophy count with the Spanish giants included multiple La Liga championships and UEFA Champions League victories. He played in various crucial matches, including European finals and domestic league fixtures, before leaving the club as a free agent in the summer of 2025.
Bayer Leverkusen and international play
Following his departure from Real Madrid, Lucas joined the German Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen in August 2025 on a deal lasting until 2027. He scored his first goal for the team in January 2026 during a match against Werder Bremen.
At the international level, Lucas represented the Spain men national football team. He featured in the squads for UEFA Euro 2016 in France and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, making appearances in both major international tournaments.
Personal life
Lucas is married to Macarena Rodriguez, and the couple has three children named Lucas Jr, Macarena, and Benji. Standing at a height of 173 centimeters, he has maintained a dedicated professional sporting career across different European leagues.
Birthday and age
Lucas Vázquez was born on July 1, 1991, which makes Lucas 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Lucas shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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