Sergio Asenjo Álvarez

• Full name: Sergio Asenjo Álvarez
• Date of birth: January 28, 1989
• Place of birth: Peñafiel, Valladolid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (highlights)

• Real Valladolid (youth & senior): Developed in Valladolid's academy; made senior debut with Valladolid B and appeared for the first team early in his career.
• Villarreal CF: Joined Villarreal in 2010. Established himself as Villarreal's first-choice goalkeeper in multiple spells. Notable for strong shot-stopping and penalty-saving ability. Helped the club compete in La Liga and European competitions.
• Atlético Madrid: Signed by Atlético Madrid in 2013 but suffered a serious knee injury which limited appearances; returned to Villarreal on loan and later signed again.
• Loan and later career: Had loan spells (notably back to Villarreal) and continued to be associated primarily with Villarreal through much of his professional career.

International career

• Represented Spain at various youth levels (including the U21s), and has been involved in national team call-ups, though he has not been a regular starter for the senior national team due to strong competition in the goalkeeper position.

Style of play

• Reliable shot-stopper with good reflexes and experience in one-on-one situations.
• Comfortable with ball distribution typical of modern goalkeepers, able to play from the back.
• Known for leadership and experience, particularly in organizing the defense.

Notable facts

• Suffered a significant knee injury early after signing for Atlético Madrid (anterior cruciate ligament), which impacted his career trajectory and playing time.
• Recognized as one of Spain's capable goalkeepers during his peak years in La Liga, with important contributions to Villarreal across multiple seasons.

Last known club status: Primarily associated with Villarreal during the peak and later stages of his career; for the most current club and status (transfers, retirement), check the latest sources as player statuses can change season to season.