Sergio Asenjo

• Full name: Sergio Asenjo Álvarez
• Date of birth: May 28, 1989
• Place of birth: Villanubla, Valladolid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)

Career overview

• Youth career: Began at Real Valladolid youth academy.
• Senior debut: Promoted to Real Valladolid first team; early senior appearances with Valladolid.
• Villarreal CF: Asenjo joined Villarreal in 2011, where he became first-choice goalkeeper when fit. He had multiple spells at Villarreal, including returning to the club after a period away.
• Other clubs: Played for Atlético Madrid (signed 2013) but had limited appearances due to injury; also spent time on loan and later permanently returned to Villarreal. Early and later career included stints with Real Valladolid and a loan to Málaga (if applicable depending on season).
• Notable traits: Known for shot-stopping, reflexes and penalty-saving ability; career affected by serious knee injuries which interrupted playing time but he repeatedly returned to top-level football.

International career

• Represented Spain at youth levels, including Spain U21, and was part of Spain U21 squads that achieved success in European competitions.
• Did not establish himself as a regular for the senior Spain national team due to strong competition in the goalkeeper position.

Honours & achievements (selected)

• UEFA European Under-21 Championship winner with Spain U21 (part of squads around 2011).
• Contributed to Villarreal's domestic and European campaigns across multiple seasons; part of squads that achieved strong league finishes and European qualification.

Current status

As of his last prominent spell, Asenjo has been Villarreal’s goalkeeper when fit. Career details such as current club status, squad number or recent appearances can change season to season; for the most up-to-date match and transfer information, consult the latest club roster or reputable sports sources.