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Atletico Madrid · Copa del Rey · Midfielder · #14 · Spain · 30 yrs
Marcos Llorente plays as a midfielder for Atletico Madrid. Marcos Llorente is a Spanish international, 30 years old, midfielder, currently at Atletico Madrid. Marcos Llorente wears shirt number 14 for Atletico Madrid. Marcos Llorente was born in Madrid, Spain on 1995-01-30. Marcos Llorente is 183 cm tall and weighs 74 kg. Marcos Llorente's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Copa del Rey, Friendlies, International Champions Cup, World Cup, and other leagues. Marcos Llorente's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Marcos Llorente season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Spain ESP |
| 2025 |  Atletico Madrid ATM |
| 2024 | Atletico Madrid ATM |
| 2024 | Spain ESP |
| 2023 | Atletico Madrid ATM |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-01 | € 40M |  Real Madrid REA | Atletico Madrid ATM |
| 2017-07-01 | N/A |  Alaves ALA | Real Madrid REA |
| 2016-08-09 | Loan | Real Madrid REA | Alaves ALA |
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Profile as Midfielder: defensive work, high usage. Archetype: Ball-winning midfielder. Season rating 7.1.
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After winning the 2026 World Cup, Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from Spain national team at just 31 years old. The Spain national team took the global soccer community by storm with a dominant defensive run during the 2026 World Cup, conceding just one goal across the entire tournament. However, La Roja have suffered an immediate roster blow ahead of defending their crown in 2030, as utility star Marcos Llorente announced his retirement from international duty at just 31 years old. In a statement published on his Instagram account on Thursday, September 3, Llorente confirmed that he is stepping away from the senior national team. The decision caught observers off guard, given his status as a key member of the World Cup-winning squad and the expectation that he could remain an integral contributor for years to come. The Atletico Madrid midfielder turned right back also revealed that his retirement was decided well before the tournament kicked off in North America. “Regardless of whether I had gone to the World Cup or not, or whether we had won or not, I had already made this decision,” Llorente wrote. Llorente made his senior debut for Spain on November 11, 2020, coming off the bench for 18 minutes in an international friendly against the Netherlands. Over the subsequent six years, he compiled 27 total caps while transitioning seamlessly between central midfield and right back, recording four assists without finding the back of the net for La Roja. Marcos Llorente’s Instagram post. The versatile Spaniard featured during the group stage of the 2022-23 UEFA Nations League campaign, but missed the final four due to a muscle injury as Spain went on to claim the title. He was also left off the final roster for UEFA Euro 2024 by manager Luis de la Fuente, missing out on another major trophy during that cycle. His crowning international moment arrived this summer as Spain captured the 2026 World Cup trophy. Llorente opened the tournament as De la Fuente’s starting right back, playing all 90 minutes in group stage victories over Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, before Pedro Porro claimed the starting spot, leaving Llorente to make a brief six-minute cameo in the semifinal victory over France. Marcos Llorente’s farewell letter “After spending a lot of time thinking it over, I have decided to close my chapter with the National Team. I am aware that I am still young and that, perhaps, if I kept doing things right, I would still have years left to continue playing in this shirt. I know that many of you will not understand it and, surely, I wouldn’t have understood it from the outside either. But it is a personal decision, deeply considered and, above all, deeply felt. Regardless of whether I had gone to the World Cup or not, or whether we had won or not, I had already made this decision. I can only be infinitely grateful to all the people I have crossed paths with over these years who have made it possible for my family and me to experience unique and unforgettable moments. I take with me everything we experienced, but above all, these last 52 days. With a wonderful group that fought until the end to put Spain at the very top. And they did just that. It has been a matter of great pride to represent my country and be part of this history. Thank you for everything. A warm embrace to everyone.“
Arsenal are not backing down in the race to sign Julián Álvarez, amid Barcelona's pursuit of the Argentine forward. Arsenal are refusing to step away from the race for Julián Álvarez, positioning themselves to move quickly if Barcelona’s pursuit of the Argentine forward ultimately falls through. According to reporting from TEAMtalk, the Gunners continue to monitor the situation closely rather than pursuing him outright while Barcelona remain the player’s preferred destination. Much of Arsenal’s positioning comes down to their sporting director, Andrea Berta, a former Atlético Madrid executive who remains in close contact with Atlético CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín. That relationship gives Arsenal a direct line into how the Álvarez situation is developing internally at Atlético, and the club is prepared to step in and meet Atlético’s demands quickly should Barcelona’s efforts stall. Barcelona have already tested the waters with a €100 million offer, which Atlético rejected outright. That rejection came before a meeting between Álvarez and manager Diego Simeone, in which the Argentine reportedly sought his coach’s support in pushing the move through — support Simeone declined to give, stating the decision belongs entirely to the club’s leadership. Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, Julián Alvarez, and Juan Musso return to training. In the coming days, they will follow a specific work plan before joining the group. pic.twitter.com/7Dcxj5Xoa2— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) August 10, 2026 Despite that resistance, Álvarez has made his intentions clear internally, beginning preseason training on August 10 while continuing to request a transfer. With Atlético standing firm and Barcelona yet to meet their valuation, Arsenal’s patient approach could position them well if the player’s preferred move never materializes. Barcelona’s long pursuit, and how Ferran Torres’ exit could help Barcelona’s interest in Álvarez isn’t new — the club has tracked him for months as a potential heir to Robert Lewandowski up front, with president Joan Laporta long viewed as a driving force behind the pursuit. Atlético, however, have held firm throughout, setting his release clause at €500 million and rejecting Barcelona’s opening offers as nowhere close to what they’d consider. What has shifted recently is Barcelona’s financial picture. With Ferran Torres now closing in on a move to PSG worth €50 million, Barcelona would free up both a squad spot and fresh funds in attack — resources that could be redirected toward improving their offer for Álvarez and finally giving their long-standing pursuit real financial weight behind it.
While FC Barcelona remains his only option, a reported broken promise has led to Julian Alvarez's frustration towards Atletico Madrid grow. Julian Alvarez remains locked in a stalemate with Atletico Madrid, as the Spanish club continues to resist any potential departure for the Argentine superstar. With FC Barcelona standing as his preferred destination, a broken promise from the club’s front office has reportedly fueled growing frustration for the forward. Since making a public statement during the World Cup expressing his desire to leave Atletico Madrid, zero progress has been made toward a transfer, as the club maintains a firm stance that he remains part of its 2026-27 plans. Now, with the mandatory reporting date arriving, Alvarez has returned to Madrid with no deal in sight. On Monday, August 10, Alvarez reported to the High Performance Sports Medicine Center in Madrid to undergo routine medical testing ahead of the new campaign. He arrived alongside Spanish World Cup champions Marcos Llorente and Alex Baena following their extended summer breaks. With the squad returning from its preseason tour in Seoul, South Korea, players will receive two days of rest before training resumes on Wednesday, when Alvarez is expected to rejoin his teammates on the pitch. Heading into Friday’s final exhibition match against Marseille, the Argentine was treated as a full participant in Diego Simeone’s squad. Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, Julián Alvarez, and Juan Musso return to training. In the coming days, they will follow a specific work plan before joining the group. pic.twitter.com/7Dcxj5Xoa2— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) August 10, 2026 Alvarez frustrated by canceled meeting with Atletico executives Atletico executives have reiterated that Alvarez remains an integral part of the team and will not be sold unless a club triggers his €500 million (roughly $578 million USD) release clause. With the striker holding a completely opposing view, a sit-down between both sides was expected upon his return. According to Barcelona insider Gerard Romero of Jijantes FC, Alvarez and the board previously agreed during a phone call to meet on August 10 to discuss his future. However, the meeting never materialized, leaving the former Manchester City forward deeply frustrated by the club’s failure to honor its word. Following his medical exams in Madrid, Romero reported that Alvarez met with his agency team, Fernando Hidalgo and Sergio Diaz. The session lasted over two hours as they mapped out their strategy for the coming days, with one clear goal in mind. Romero, Argentina insider Gaston Edul, and Spanish outlets including Diario Sport and Mundo Deportivo all align on the same conclusion: Julian Alvarez wants an immediate move to FC Barcelona during the 2026 summer transfer window. The next step will be forcing a direct meeting with Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin so the striker can directly express his position. To this point, Alvarez has not indicated any intent to stage a holdout or breach his contractual duties. For now, the Argentine star is pursuing a diplomatic resolution to secure his exit, but with time running out in the transfer window, Atletico’s unyielding stance, and Barcelona’s urgent need for a marquee striker, the coming week will prove decisive for his future.
Spain reached the 2026 World Cup final with a very young squad, one where Lamine Yamal and other stars will surely be chasing another final by the 2030 edition. Regardless of how Sunday’s final against Argentina ends, Spain are building their next cycle around a core that is remarkably young for a team competing at the very top of the sport, meaning the 2030 World Cup window looks wide open for most of this squad. Unlike other contenders whose stars are racing against the clock, Spain’s headline name points in the opposite direction. Lamine Yamal will be just 22 years old when the next edition kicks off, meaning the Barcelona forward, already a World Cup finalist before turning 19, could realistically feature in three or four more tournaments beyond this one. The same applies to much of the spine of this team. Pedri, Gavi and Pau Cubarsi will all still be in their mid-twenties by 2030, while captain Rodri and Mikel Merino should remain firmly within their prime years, giving Luis de la Fuente — or whoever succeeds him — a squad capable of chasing back-to-back finals. Not everyone in the squad shares that outlook. Veterans such as Aymeric Laporte, Marcos Llorente, Alex Grimaldo and Borja Iglesias will all be past 34 by the next tournament, leaving their participation far less certain than that of their younger teammates. Aymeric Laporte of Spain. (Getty Images) Spain team’s age in 2030 PositionPlayerBirthdate / AgeAge for the 2030 edition (from June 8)GoalkeeperUnai Simon06/11/1997 (29)33GoalkeeperDavid Raya09/15/1995 (30)33GoalkeeperJoan Garcia05/04/2001 (25)29DefenderMarc Cucurella07/22/1998 (27)30DefenderAlex Grimaldo09/20/1995 (30)33DefenderPau Cubarsi01/22/2007 (19)23DefenderAymeric Laporte05/27/1994 (32)36DefenderMarc Pubill03/25/2003 (23)27DefenderEric Garcia01/09/2001 (25)29DefenderPedro Porro09/13/1999 (26)29DefenderMarcos Llorente01/30/1995 (31)35MidfielderPedri11/25/2002 (23)26MidfielderFabian Ruiz04/03/1996 (30)34MidfielderMartin Zubimendi02/02/1999 (27)31MidfielderGavi08/05/2004 (21)24MidfielderRodri06/22/1996 (30)33MidfielderAlex Baena07/16/2001 (25)28MidfielderMikel Merino06/22/1996 (30)33ForwardLamine Yamal07/13/2007 (19)22ForwardVictor Muñoz07/13/2003 (23)26ForwardDani Olmo05/07/1998 (28)32ForwardYeremy Pino01/20/2002 (24)28ForwardNico Williams07/12/2002 (24)27ForwardFerran Torres02/29/2000 (26)30ForwardBorja Iglesias01/17/1993 (33)37ForwardMikel Oyarzabal04/09/1997 (29)33
A new World Cup final was reached by Spain after they beat France as they try to repeat what they did in 2010. A team that has at least met expectations at the 2026 World Cup is Spain, who reached the final to face Argentina with the trophy on the line in just the second World Cup final appearance in the country’s history. The biggest achievement for Spain has been successfully renewing the squad after the golden generation that lifted the trophy in South Africa, led by greats such as Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Sergio Busquets, David Villa and Iker Casillas. That team won the title in 2010, which means there are no players left from that squad. The last player from that generation to represent Spain was Jesús Navas, who remained part of the team until not long ago as he won the Euro 2024. The 2026 team Goalkeepers: David Raya, Joan García, and Unai Simón. Defenders: Marc Pubill, Alejandro Grimaldo, Eric García, Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, and Marc Cucurella. The team of the final (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Midfielders: Marcos Llorente, Mikel Merino, Fabián Ruiz, Gavi, Álex Baena, Rodri, Martín Zubimendi, and Pedri. Forwards: Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Yéremy Pino, Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Víctor Muñoz, and Borja Iglesias. The 2010 team Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Víctor Valdés, and Pepe Reina. Defenders: Raúl Albiol, Gerard Piqué, Carlos Marchena, Carles Puyol, Joan Capdevila, Sergio Ramos, and Álvaro Arbeloa. Midfielders: Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernández, Cesc Fàbregas, Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Javi Martínez, and David Silva. Forwards: David Villa, Fernando Torres, Juan Mata, Pedro Rodríguez, Fernando Llorente, and Jesús Navas.
Lionel Messi has been a professional player for over 20 years, which means most of Spain players were very young when he made his debut. Lionel Messi‘s professional career has lasted more than two decades, and it still is not over. The Argentina captain has one more huge challenge ahead as the World Cup final against Spain. His remarkable longevity means some of his opponents were not even born when he made his debut. Even if he had already appeared in friendlies with the first team, Messi made his official debut with Barcelona on October 16, 2004, at just 17 years old. He came on as a substitute for Deco in the 82nd minute of a 1-0 victory. The match was played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, which Barcelona recently used during the Camp Nou renovation and which was Espanyol’s home at the time. He was not an immediate starter, but Messi quickly established himself as one of the brightest young talents in world soccer. Age of each player PlayerDate of birthAge when Messi made his professional debutUnai SimónJune 11, 19977David RayaSeptember 15, 19959Joan GarcíaMay 4, 20013Aymeric LaporteMay 27, 199410Alejandro GrimaldoSeptember 20, 19959Marcos LlorenteJanuary 30, 19959Marc CucurellaJuly 22, 19986Pedro PorroSeptember 13, 19995Eric GarcíaJanuary 9, 20013Marc PubillJune 20, 20031Pau CubarsíJanuary 22, 2007Not bornRodriJune 22, 19968Fabián RuizApril 3, 19968Mikel MerinoJune 22, 19968Martín ZubimendiFebruary 2, 19995Álex BaenaJuly 20, 20013PedriNovember 25, 20021GaviAugust 5, 20042 monthsBorja IglesiasJanuary 17, 199311Mikel OyarzabalApril 21, 19977Dani OlmoMay 7, 19986Ferran TorresFebruary 29, 20004Nico WilliamsJuly 12, 20022Yéremy PinoOctober 20, 20021Víctor MuñozJuly 13, 20031Lamine YamalJuly 13, 2007Not born
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