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Marcos Llorente

Marcos Llorente Moreno (born January 30, 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or second striker for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Spain national team.

Early Life and Career:

  • Llorente comes from a family with a strong footballing background. His father, Paco Llorente, and his great-uncle, Francisco Gento, were both professional footballers for Real Madrid.

  • He joined the Real Madrid academy in 2008.

  • He made his senior debut for Real Madrid Castilla in 2014.

  • He spent a season on loan at Deportivo Alavés in 2016–17, where he impressed.

Atlético Madrid:

  • In 2019, Llorente signed for Atlético Madrid for a reported fee of €40 million.

  • He has become a key player for Atlético, known for his versatility, work rate, and goal-scoring ability. He famously scored two goals against Liverpool in the Champions League in 2020.

  • He played a crucial role in Atlético Madrid's La Liga title win in the 2020–21 season.

International Career:

Style of Play:

  • Llorente is a versatile player who can play in various positions, including central midfielder, defensive midfielder, right midfielder, and even as a second striker or wing-back.

  • He is known for his stamina, work rate, tactical awareness, and ability to drive forward with the ball.