Biography
Who is Marco Asensio?
Early life and start in football
Marco Asensio Willemsen was born in Calvià, Spain. He grew up in the Balearic Islands. His father was a Spanish man, and his mother was Dutch. Early in his development, he faced struggles regarding growth deficiencies in his knees. These physical challenges subsided as he reached his teenage years. He began playing football at the youth level for Platges de Calvià.
In 2006, he joined the RCD Mallorca youth system. Marco showed promise quickly, and he eventually moved into the RCD Mallorca B squad. By the 2013-14 season, he was already participating in the Segunda División for the first team. He made his debut on October 27, 2013, against Recreativo de Huelva. He scored his first professional goal in March 2014 during a match against Tenerife.
Professional club career
In late 2014, Real Madrid reached an agreement to sign the young athlete. He initially remained with Mallorca on loan to finish that season. After the 2014-15 campaign, he spent a year on loan at Espanyol in La Liga. He returned to Real Madrid for the 2016-17 season. During that period, he helped the team secure the national championship and the UEFA Champions League title.
He scored goals in multiple high-stakes matches, including the 2017 Champions League final against Juventus. Over his tenure in Madrid, he won numerous trophies, including three league titles and three Champions League trophies. In 2019, he suffered an ACL injury during a preseason game but returned to help the club win the 2019-20 La Liga title. He left Real Madrid in 2023 as a free agent.
Recent transfers and international experience
Following his departure from Spain, he signed a contract with the French club Paris Saint-Germain in July 2023. He made his debut for the team in August against Lorient. During his time in France, he contributed goals in matches against Lens and Lyon. In February 2025, he moved to England for a loan spell with Aston Villa in the Premier League. He debuted for the English club in an FA Cup match against Tottenham Hotspur and scored his first league goals for the team during a victory against Chelsea.
In September 2025, he transferred to Turkey to play for Fenerbahçe on a three-year contract. He scored his first goal for the Turkish side against Kasımpaşa shortly after joining. He continued his form with goals in the UEFA Europa League and crucial league matches against teams like Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş. Internationally, he chose to represent Spain despite having the option to play for the Dutch national team. He was a regular participant for Spanish youth teams, including the under-19 and under-21 squads. His senior debut for Spain occurred on May 29, 2016, during a friendly match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He represented his country at the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His first goal for the senior national team came in September 2018 during a victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
Birthday and age
Marco Asensio was born on January 21, 1996, which makes Marco 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Marco shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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