Iker Casillas
- January 5, 2024
- Soccer Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Iker Casillas |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Date Of Birth | May 20, 1981(1981-05-20) |
| Age | 43 |
| Birthplace | Mostoles |
| Country | Spain |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Iker Casillas Biography
| Name | Iker Casillas |
| Birthday | May 20 |
| Birth Year | 1981 |
| Place Of Birth | Mostoles |
| Birth Country | Spain |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Full/birth Name | Iker Casillas Fernández |
| Spouse | Sara Carbonero |
| Children(s) | Lucas Casillas Carbonero, Martín Casillas Carbonero |
Iker Casillas is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on May 20, 1981 in Mostoles, Spain. One of the most accomplished Spanish goalkeepers in history, known for his long stints with Real Madrid and Spain’s national team; helped lead the Spanish national team to its first ever World Cup Championship in 2010.
He was David Beckham‘s teammate on Real Madrid from 2003 to 2007.
Iker Casillas Fernández (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈikeɾ kaˈsiʎas feɾˈnandeθ] ; born 20 May 1981) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Popularly dubbed “San Iker” (“Saint Iker”) for his ability to produce spectacular saves, Casillas is widely regarded by many to be one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, and by some, as the greatest ever. Known for his athleticism, quick reactions and outstanding shot-stopping ability. Having spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid, Casillas is one of the few players to achieve over 1000 professional career matches, and holds the record for the most clean sheets in the UEFA Champions league, as well as for the Spanish national team.
Casillas debuted for Spain at the under-17 level. At age 16, he was the youngest player in the Spanish squad that placed third at the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Egypt. He was later made captain of the U17s. Two years later, he went on to win the FIFA World Youth Championship and the UEFA–CAF Meridian Cup that same year. Initially second-choice, he soon worked his way up to first-choice and eventually earned his first senior cap following some brilliant performances at club level.
He was raised with one brother, Unai Casillas Fernandez. He began dating Sara Carbonero and the couple welcomed a son named Martin.
Iker Casillas Net Worth
| Net Worth | $40 Million |
| Source Of Income | Soccer Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Iker Casillas is one of the richest Soccer Player from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Iker Casillas 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began playing for Real Madrid’s youth squad at the age of 9.
Real Madrid took 5 La Liga titles with Casillas in net between 2000 and 2012.
Casillas was born on 20 May 1981 in Móstoles, province of Madrid, to José Luis Casillas, a civil servant in the Ministry of Education, and María del Carmen Fernández González, a hairdresser. Both his parents had moved from their home of Navalacruz, Ávila.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 0 in |
Iker Casillas height 6 ft 0 in Iker weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Iker Casillas Dating?
According to our records, Iker Casillas married to Sara Carbonero. As of December 1, 2023, Iker Casillas’s is not dating anyone.
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Casillas lost his place in the side to backup César Sánchez after poor performances in the 2001–02 campaign, but redeemed himself when Sánchez suffered an injury in the final minutes of the 2002 Champions League Final. Casillas came on and pulled off several key saves to deny a rampant Bayer Leverkusen the Champions League crown. Real Madrid won 2–1.
Facts & Trivia
Iker Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Iker Casillas celebrates birthday on May 20 of every year.
Casillas was the highest-ranked goalkeeper (fourth place) in the 2008 Ballon d’Or, behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and national teammate Fernando Torres. Also in 2008, Casillas was named the world’s best goalkeeper by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). He also came in third place in the best goalkeepers of all time ranking, beating Oliver Kahn.
What happened to Casillas?
On 1 May 2019, his life was turned upside down. The 2010 world champion suffered a heart attack while training with his club Porto. That day everything changed for him and he had to leave behind what he loved most, playing football, bringing his motivation and enthusiasm to new projects instead.
Why did Casillas retire?
He ended his playing career in February 2020, after almost a year on the sidelines following a heart attack he suffered during a training session with Porto in May 2019.
Who is the best goalkeeper in Real Madrid history?
The Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas spent 16 years as a dependable and consistent shot blocker between the posts. Casillas went on to make 725 appearances with Real Madrid where he hauled in five Spanish League championships, four Spanish Super Cups, two Copa Del Rey’s and two UEFA Super Cups.
How many clean sheets does Casillas have?
PlayerClean Sheets
Iker Casillas| 439
Gianluigi Buffon| 420
Petr Cech| 391
Pepe Reina| 343
Who is the greatest goalkeeper of all time?
Lev Yashin is widely recognized as the greatest goalkeeper of all time. From 1950 to 1970, he only played for one team, Dynamo Moscow, who he guided to five league titles and three domestic cups. Yashin appeared 75 times for the Soviet Union, winning the 1960 European Championships and the 1956 Olympic Games.