Asier Illarramendi

Spanish football midfielder, World Cup winner

Asier Illarramendi - Spanish football midfielder, World Cup winner
Born

March 8th, 1990
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A professional football midfielder, played primarily for Real Sociedad and Real Madrid. Contributed to Real Madrid's success by winning the UEFA Champions League in 2014. Represented Spain at various youth levels, eventually earning a place in the senior national team. Played a crucial role in Spain's victory at the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

Won UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid in 2014

Part of the Spain squad that won the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

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