Marcos Llorente: Biography in Details
Who is Marcos Llorente?
Marcos Llorente is a Spanish professional soccer player. He currently plays as a midfielder or second striker for Atletico Madrid and the Spanish national team.
Recently, he was included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
Marcos Llorente: Age, Family, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education
Marcos was born in Madrid, Spain on the 30th of January, 1995. His full name is Marcos Llorente Moreno.
Likely, he is of Spanish nationality and belongs to the Caucasian ethnicity.
Marcos Llorente was born to parents Paco Llorente (father) and Maria Angela Moreno (mother).
He comes from a sporting family his father is a football player who played mostly as a right-winger for both Real and Atletico Madrid whereas his mother is a basketball player.
His father retired from football in the year 1998 at that time Maros was three years old.
Marco’s maternal grandfather, Ramon Grosso was also a footballer who had once played for Real Madrid.
Marcos Llorente: Professional Life, Career
At the age of 7, Marcos Llorente began his football journey and started to play the local clubs such as Las Rozas (2002-2006), Nueva Rocena (2006-2007), and Rayo Majadajonda.
In the year 2014, Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane called up him straight to the Real Madrid reserve team.
He made his senior debut on August 24, 2014, for the Segunda Division B championship against Atletico Madrid B.
Similarly, he made his La Liga debut on the 17th of October 2015 as a second-half substitute for Mateo Kovacic where the team won over Levante UD.
On August 10, 2016, Llorente signed La Liga club Deportivo Alaves on a loan for one season. However, the contract was later extended until 2021.
He was part of the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League, where Real Madrid defeated Liverpool in the final and won the title for the 13th time.
As winners, Real Madrid qualified as the UEFA representative for the 2018 FIFI Club World Cup where Llorente scored his first competitive goal for the team on 22 December 2018 over Ai Ain FC in the final.
Marcos Llorente was also awarded as player of the match in the process. Currently, he plays for Atletico Madrid, signed on June 20, 2019, on a five-year contract.
Talking about his international career, he represented Spain for the first time on October 10, 2016, for the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers in Pontevedra.
In November 2020, Marcos Llorente was called up to the senior squad for a friendly over the Netherlands and UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Switzerland and Germany.
FIFA World Cup 2022
Marcos Llorente was named for the 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Qatar.
He participated in one match against Qatar, the 3-0 penalty shootout loss against Morocco in the last 16.
Rumors, Controversy
To date, Marcos Llorente hasn’t been part of any sort of rumors and disputes that create a huge buzz in the media.
He keeps himself far away from such controversial acts that could hamper his personal and professional life.
Marcos Llorente: Net Worth, Salary
As of 2021, Marcos Llorente has an estimated net worth of around $13 million throughout his successful career as a football player.
As a defender, he received about $100 thousand in wages per week, and his annual income is estimated to be around $6 million per year playing for Atletico Madrid.
Marcos Llorente ranked number 1 among all players from Spain with a market value of $88 million.
Likewise, he ranked number 2 among all players worldwide playing as a Central Midfield.
Body Measurement: Height, Weight
The player has an athletic body posture with a charming personality.
Marcos Llorente has an impressive height of 6 feet and weighs around 74 kg.
He has dark brown hair with a hazel blue pair of eyes. Further, he has a fair complexion.
Social Media
Marcos Llorente has verified Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
He has over 2.2m followers on Instagram, 1.5m on Facebook, and 373k followers on Twitter respectively.
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Trivia
- His nickname is Marco.
- At present, he is 26 years old.
- His Sun sign is Aquarius.
- Marcos’s jersey number is 14.
- His parent’s grandparent’s names are Antonia Genco and Jose Llorente.
- Marcos’s original position is a defensive midfielder but he has also played as a center or box-to-box midfielder.
- He was named the sixth-fastest player in the 2019-20 La Liga season with his top running speed clocked at 35.09 km/h.
Marcos Llorente's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | January | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January | Thursday |
| 2026 | January | Friday |
| 2027 | January | Saturday |
| 2028 | January | Sunday |
