Name: Yannick Ferreira Carrasco

Date of birth: 4 September 1993

Place of birth: Vilvoorde, Belgium

Nationality: Belgian (also of Portuguese descent)

Position: Winger / Left winger

Current club (as of 2026): Atlético Madrid

Previous clubs:

• Local youth clubs (including Stade Everois and RSC Anderlecht youth)
• AS Monaco (senior breakthrough)
• Atlético Madrid (first spell)
• Dalian Professional (China)
• Atlético Madrid (return)

Belgium national team:

• Senior debut: 2015
• Appearances (caps): over 40
• Goals: around 10 for the senior national team
• Major tournaments: UEFA Euro 2016, 2018 FIFA World Cup (part of Belgium squad that finished third), UEFA Euro 2020/2021, 2022 FIFA World Cup

Playing style: Carrasco is known for his pace, direct dribbling, ability to cut inside from the left, good crossing and shooting with both feet, and tactical versatility to play on either wing or as an attacking midfielder.

Honours (selected):

• Ligue 1 title with AS Monaco (2016–17)
• La Liga runner-up and other domestic/European campaigns with Atlético Madrid
• Third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup with Belgium

Notable facts:

• Carrasco has Portuguese ancestry and holds dual nationality through his family roots.
• He transferred to China in 2018 before returning to Atlético Madrid in 2020.
• Known for his stamina and work-rate on both offense and defense.