Esteban Granero
Spanish footballer and midfielder
Born
July 2nd, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A Spanish footballer, played as a midfielder. Emerged from the youth setup at Real Madrid, debuting in 2006. Had stints with clubs like Getafe, Queens Park Rangers, and Real Sociedad. Contributed to the Spanish national team, winning the UEFA European Championship in 2008. Known for technical skill and vision on the field, Granero became a pivotal player during his time in the Premier League and La Liga.
Winning UEFA European Championship 2008
Playing for Real Madrid and QPR
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