Esteban Granero

Spanish footballer and midfielder

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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