Saúl Ñíguez (commonly written SAUL NIGUEZ) — Spanish professional footballer, primarily associated with Atlético Madrid.

• Full name: Saúl Ñíguez Muñoz
• Date of birth: 21 November 1994
• Place of birth: Elche, Alicante, Spain
• Nationality: Spain
• Primary position: Central/Defensive/Box-to-box midfielder (versatile; has also played as a left-back and attacking midfielder on occasion)
• Youth career: Rayo Majadahonda (early youth), joined Atlético Madrid youth academy (2010)
• Senior career (highlights):
  • Atlético Madrid B (2012–2013)
  • Atlético Madrid (2012–2023) — long-serving first-team player, included in many domestic and European campaigns
  • Loan to Rayo Vallecano (2013–2014)
  • Loan to Chelsea FC (2021–2022) — season-long loan in the English Premier League
  • Later moved on from Atlético Madrid (after 2023) — note: transfer details vary by season
• International career:
  • Spain youth teams (various levels)
  • Spain senior team — made appearances, including at major tournaments (e.g., UEFA Euro 2020 squad)
• Notable attributes: Strong tactical intelligence, stamina, tackling and passing range; very versatile across midfield roles; known for scoring important goals (notably a late winner vs Real Madrid in a derby in 2019/2020).
• Trophies & honours (selected):
  • La Liga title with Atlético Madrid (2013–14)
  • UEFA Super Cup (2018)
  • Various domestic cups and youth honours; further team honours depending on seasons

Note: Club affiliations and stats change with transfers and seasons; for the latest club, appearance and goal totals, consult current sources or the club's official site.