Iker Casillas
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The private life:
Iker Casillas Fernandez is a Spanish football player. He has played on the goalkeeper position. His nickanames are: “Ikerman”, “San Iker – Saint Iker”, “El Gato – The Cat”. He was born in Mostoles on 20th May 1981. Mostoles is a city in the center of Spain. His star sign is Taurus. His mother’s name’s Maria Carmen Fernandez. She was a teacher and housewife. His father’s name’s José Luis Casillas. He also was a teacher. He has got an younger brother – Unaia. His legal status is a bachelor.
The club career:
Iker Casillas started an adventure with football at the age of nine in the youth team “Real Madrid” where his father put him. On 12th September 1999 he started his senior career in “Real Madrid” on the match against Athletico Bilbao. Since 1999 he has played totally three hundreds thirty one matches. His club number is 1…
The attainments:
“Real Madrid”:
- 4 times – La Liga (2000-01, 2002-03, 2006-07, 2007-08)
- 3 times – Spanish Super Cup (2001, 2003, 2008)
- 2 times – UEFA Champions League (1999-00, 2001-2002)
- 1 time – UEFA Super Cup (2002)
- 1 time – International Cup (2002)
Individual:
- 1 time – Bravo Award (2000)
- 3 times – UEFA Team of the Year (2007, 2008, 2009)
- 1 time – Zamora Trophy (2007-08)
- 1 time – UEFA Euro 2008 Team of the Tournament (2008)
- 1 time – IFFHS Best Goalkeeper (2008)
The international career:
He made his debut in Spanish representation on 3rd June 2000 on the match against Sweden. He represented Spain in the European Championships 2000, World Championships 2002 and 2006. He is European Champion (2008). He has played totally ninety one matches in Spanish representation.
The curiosities:
Iker Casillas is 1,85m tall and his weight is 79kg. His sponsors are: “Reebok”, “Adidas”, “Hugo Boss”…
