Álvaro Negredo

• Full name: Álvaro Negredo Sánchez
• Date of birth: 20 August 1985
• Place of birth: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Striker (center-forward)

Club career highlights (selected)

• Rayo Vallecano B / Rayo Vallecano: Youth and early senior career in Madrid area.
• Real Madrid Castilla: Brief spell with the reserve side (early career).
• Almería: Breakthrough in La Liga (2007–2009), established himself as a goalscorer.
• Sevilla FC: (2009–2013) Major development period, prolific in La Liga and UEFA Europa League; won the Copa del Rey runner-up and had strong individual scoring seasons.
• Manchester City: (2013–2015) Transfer to the Premier League; contributed goals and won the Football League Cup (League Cup) in 2013–14.
• Valencia CF (loan): (2014–2015) Returned to Spain on loan and continued to score regularly.
• Sevilla FC (loan/return): Short return to Sevilla on loan.
• Besiktas: (2016) Short stint in Turkey.
• Alavés: (2016–2017) Returned to La Liga, helped the side with important goals.
• Real Murcia: Brief period (if applicable during his later career moves).
• Cádiz CF: Negredo later joined Cádiz; he played as an experienced forward, contributing goals and leadership as Cádiz competed in Segunda División and sought promotion to La Liga. His time at Cádiz is part of his later-career stages in Spanish football.

International career

• Represented Spain at senior level. Part of the Spain squad that won UEFA Euro 2012 (although his playing time in the tournament was limited).

Playing style and strengths

• Powerful, physical center-forward with strong aerial ability.
• Good finishing inside the box and ability to hold up play.
• Experienced poacher instincts and penalty-taking capability.

Notable achievements

• UEFA European Championship winner with Spain (Euro 2012 squad member).
• Domestic cup winner with Manchester City (League Cup 2013–14).
• Multiple seasons with high goal tallies in La Liga, notably with Sevilla and Almería earlier in his career.

Status: Álvaro Negredo continued his professional career into his 30s, including a spell at Cádiz CF as an experienced striker contributing goals and mentorship. For precise season-by-season stats (appearances and goals) and current contract status, consult the latest club roster or football databases, as transfers and contracts change over time.