Marco Asensio Willemsen was born on 21 January 1996 in Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands and is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spain national team.
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After starting his career with Mallorca, Asensio signed for Real Madrid in November 2014, being consecutively loaned to his former club as well as Espanyol.
Upon his return, he has gone on to win several honours, including three Champions League and three La Liga trophies.
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Asensio made his senior debut for Spain in 2016, representing them at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He was a starting player for Spain in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing every one of Spain’s games in the tournament (up until Round of 16, Spain’s elimination).
Early life
Asensio mother is of Dutch decent and a Spanish father. His mother, Maria Willemsen, died of cancer when he was 15.
Marco Asensio Brother: Meet Igor Asensio
His elder big brother, Igor Asensio currently plays for Platges de Calvià as a defender.
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