Marcos Llorente

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Born in Madrid, Llorente joined Real Madrid's youth setup in 2008, aged 13.{{cite web|url=http://www.defensacentral.com/la_fabrica/119889-marcos-llorente-empieza-llamar-puerta-reportaje/|title=Marcos Llorente empieza a llamar a la puerta|trans-title=Marcos Llorente starts calling the door|publisher=Defensa Central|last=Vargas|first=Diego|language=es|date=24 February 2015|access-date=17 October 2015}} In July 2014, after impressing with the Juvenil squad, he was promoted straight to the reserves by manager Zinedine Zidane.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2014/07/25/futbol/equipos/real_madrid/1406303675.html|title=Flechazo con Marcos Llorente|trans-title=Love at first sight with Marcos Llorente|newspaper=Marca|last=Polo|first=Pablo|language=es|date=25 July 2014|access-date=17 October 2015}}

On 24 August 2014, Llorente made his senior debut, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Atlético Madrid B in the Segunda División B.{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2014/08/2-1-castilla-let-the-three-points-slip-against-atletico-b|title=2–1: Castilla let the three points slip against Atlético B|publisher=Real Madrid CF|language=es|date=24 August 2014|access-date=17 October 2015}} He appeared in 25 matches during the campaign, totalling 1,637 minutes of action.{{cite news|url=https://www.noticiasdealava.eus/alaves/2016/08/09/marcos-llorente-llegara-cedido/333870.html|title=Marcos Llorente llegará cedido|trans-title=Marcos Llorente will arrive on loan|newspaper=Noticias de Álava|last=Del Campo|first=José Luis|language=es|date=9 August 2016|access-date=23 June 2021}}

Llorente spent the 2015 pre-season with the first team, appearing in friendlies against Manchester City, Inter Milan and Vålerenga. He made his professional – and La Liga – debut on 17 October of that year, coming on as a second-half substitute for Mateo Kovačić in the 3–0 home win over Levante.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2015_16/la-liga/jornada_8/rma_lev/|title=Antibalas Keylor y tres fogonazos|trans-title=Bulletproof Keylor and three flashes|newspaper=Marca|last=Jiménez|first=Rubén|language=es|date=17 October 2015|access-date=17 October 2015}}

On 10 August 2016, Llorente was loaned to Alavés for the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.deportivoalaves.com/noticia/marcos-llorente-calidad-y-vision-de-juego-para-el-centro-del-campo|title=Marcos Llorente, calidad y visión de juego para el centro del campo|trans-title=Marcos Llorente, quality and vision for the midfield|publisher=Deportivo Alavés|language=es|date=10 August 2016|access-date=13 February 2021}} On 10 September, he featured the full 90 minutes in a 2–1 victory at Barcelona.{{cite web|url=http://realidadblanca.com/2016/09/11/marcos-llorente-se-luce-camp-nou/|title=Marcos Llorente se luce en el Camp Nou|trans-title=Marcos Llorente shows his stuff at the Camp Nou|publisher=Realidad Blanca|last=Parrón Estévez|first=Ignacio|language=es|date=11 September 2016|access-date=11 September 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913052734/http://realidadblanca.com/2016/09/11/marcos-llorente-se-luce-camp-nou/|archive-date=13 September 2016}}

On 23 September 2017, Llorente's contract was extended until 2021.{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/09/marcos-llorentes-contract-extension|title=Ceremony to mark Marcos Llorente's contract renewal|publisher=Real Madrid CF|date=23 September 2017|access-date=24 September 2017}} He made one appearance in that campaign's UEFA Champions League,{{cite web|url=https://www.rcnradio.com/deportes/asi-llegan-las-plantillas-de-real-madrid-y-liverpool-la-final-de-la-champions|title=Así llegan Real Madrid y Liverpool a la final de la Champions|trans-title=That is how Real Madrid and Liverpool arrive to the Champions final|publisher=RCN Radio|language=es|date=25 May 2018|access-date=29 May 2018}} when Madrid won their third consecutive and 13th overall title in the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0245-0e98d7318379-716954065574-1000--madrid-beat-liverpool-to-complete-hat-trick/|title=Madrid beat Liverpool to complete hat-trick|publisher=UEFA|date=26 May 2018|access-date=28 May 2018}}

Llorente scored his first competitive goal for the team on 22 December 2018, netting the second in the 4–1 defeat of Al Ain in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup and being named player of the match in the process.{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/mundial-de-clubes/cronica/2018/12/22/5c1e81a2e5fdea02688b4580.html|title=El Madrid agranda su leyenda|trans-title=Madrid largen their legend|newspaper=Marca|last=Rodríguez|first=José María|language=es|date=22 December 2018|access-date=22 December 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008171528/https://www.marca.com/futbol/mundial-de-clubes/cronica/2018/12/22/5c1e81a2e5fdea02688b4580.html|archive-date=8 October 2019}}

On 20 June 2019, Llorente was signed by local rivals Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract for a reported fee of £35 million.{{cite web|url=https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/noticias/agreement-over-the-transfer-of-marcos-llorente|title=Agreement over the transfer of Marcos Llorente|publisher=Atlético Madrid|date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2019/06/official-announcement-marcos-llorente|title=Official announcement: Marcos Llorente|publisher=Real Madrid CF|date=20 June 2019|access-date=20 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11838/11745511/marcos-llorente-agrees-to-join-atletico-madrid-from-real-madrid|title=Marcos Llorente agrees to join Atletico Madrid from Real Madrid|publisher=Sky Sports|date=21 June 2019|access-date=19 July 2019}} He made his official debut on 18 August, playing 25 minutes in the 1–0 home win against Getafe.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/report?gameId=550606|title=Atleti beat Getafe as both teams finish with 10 men|publisher=ESPN|date=18 August 2019|access-date=21 August 2019}} His first goal came the following 14 February, when he put his team ahead in a 2–2 draw at Valencia.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.in/football/report?gameId=550375|title=Valencia come from behind to draw with Atletico Madrid in La Liga thriller|publisher=ESPN|date=14 February 2020|access-date=18 July 2020}}

On 11 March 2020, during extra time of the Champions League round-of-16 tie away to defending champions Liverpool, Llorente scored twice to tie the match 2–2 after replacing Diego Costa early into the second half, in an eventual 3–2 victory and qualification.{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/liverpool-vs-atletico-madrid-live-score-champions-league-result-a4385036.html?amp|title=Liverpool crash out of Champions League to Atletico Madrid – LIVE! Latest news and result reaction|newspaper=Evening Standard|last=Doyle|first=Tom|date=11 March 2020|access-date=11 March 2020}} On 17 June, he was named man of the match in the league game at Osasuna after coming from the bench in the 63rd minute, scoring a solo goal and later assisting twice in the 5–0 rout.{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/2020/06/17/primera/1592416179_639585.html|title=Goleada de Champions|trans-title=Champions rout|newspaper=Diario AS|last=Cazón|first=Patricia|language=es|date=17 June 2020|access-date=23 June 2020}}

Llorente scored a career-best 12 times in 2020–21 (second-best in the squad behind Luis Suárez's 21), adding 11 assists as the Colchoneros were crowned champions after a seven-year wait; in the process, he became the club's first player to register double digits in both categories since Diego Forlán in 2008–09.{{cite news|url=https://www.elespanol.com/deportes/futbol/20210522/suarez-marcos-llorente-barca-madrid-liga-atletico/577193242_0.html|title=Suárez y Marcos Llorente, el 'regalo' del Barça y el 'descarte' del Madrid que dieron La Liga al Atlético|trans-title=Suárez and Marcos Llorente, the Barça 'gift' and the Madrid 'surplus' that gave La Liga to Atlético|newspaper=El Español|last=Pacheco|first=Jorge|language=es|date=22 May 2021|access-date=21 April 2022}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/apuestas-deportivas/marcos-llorente-lider-simeone-12004970|title=Marcos Llorente, un líder para Simeone|trans-title=Marcos Llorente, a leader to Simeone|newspaper=Sport|language=es|date=24 August 2021|access-date=21 April 2022}}

Llorente earned his first cap for the Spain under-21 side on 10 October 2016, featuring the entire 5–0 home defeat of Estonia in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, in Pontevedra.{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/09/30/seleccion/1475231824_071710.html|title=Asensio regresa a la Sub-21 y debuta Marcos Llorente|trans-title=Asensio returns to the Under-21s and Marcos Llorente makes debut|newspaper=Diario AS|last=Gabilondo|first=Aritz|language=es|date=30 September 2016|access-date=12 January 2017}}{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2016/10/10/seleccion/1476125525_834402.html|title=La Rojita golea y se jugará ir a la Eurocopa en la repesca|trans-title=Rojita rout to fight for Eurocup berth in the play-offs|newspaper=Diario AS|last=Gabilondo|first=Aritz|language=es|date=10 October 2016|access-date=12 January 2017}} He was called up to the senior squad in November 2020, for a friendly with the Netherlands and UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Switzerland and Germany.{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/en/2020/11/06/football/1604668097_282164.html|title=Spain squad: Morata, Koke return, Marcos Llorente gets first call-up|newspaper=Diario AS|date=6 November 2020|access-date=11 November 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/netherlands-vs-spain-betting-tips-latest-odds-team-news/tjhv3jq8pfaj1og5l3sejwgoq|title=Netherlands vs Spain betting tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions|publisher=Goal|last=Kitromilides|first=Phil|date=11 November 2020|access-date=11 November 2020}} He made his first appearance against the first opponent, replacing Sergio Canales for the last 18 minutes of the 1–1 draw in Amsterdam.{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/seleccion/holanda-vs-espana/cronica/2020/11/11/5fac304746163fb5478b4640.html|title=Las chapas de España se quedan a medias|trans-title=Spain's chapas go halfway|newspaper=Marca|last=Hurtado|first=José Luis|language=es|date=11 November 2020|access-date=11 November 2020}}

On 24 May 2021, Llorente was included in Spain's 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12315756/sergio-ramos-left-out-of-spain-squad-for-euro-2020-as-luis-enrique-snubs-real-madrid-players|title=Sergio Ramos left out of Spain squad for Euro 2020 as Luis Enrique snubs Real Madrid players|publisher=Sky Sports|date=24 May 2021|access-date=25 May 2021}} He was deployed as right-back during the tournament.{{cite web|url=https://www.football-espana.net/2021/06/14/spain-starting-sweden-confirmed-olmo|title=Spain starting XI to face Sweden confirmed as Luis Enrique starts Dani Olmo|publisher=Football España|last=Kemble|first=Jamie|date=14 June 2021|access-date=20 June 2021}}

Llorente was also picked for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldo.es/noticias/deportes/futbol/2022/11/11/en-directo-luis-enrique-da-este-viernes-sus-elegidos-para-el-reto-de-catar-1611767.html|title=Guillamón, Ansu Fati y Nico Williams, novedades en la lista de Luis Enrique para el Mundial, que deja fuera a Sergio Ramos|trans-title=Guillamón, Ansu Fati and Nico Williams, new in Luis Enrique's list for the World Cup, one that leaves Sergio Ramos out|newspaper=Heraldo de Aragón|language=es|date=11 November 2022|access-date=6 December 2022}} He only took part in one match in Qatar, the 3–0 penalty shootout loss against Morocco in the last 16.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63789751|title=Morocco 0–0 Spain (Morocco win 3–0 on penalties)|publisher=BBC Sport|last=Hafez|first=Shamoon|date=6 December 2022|access-date=7 December 2022}}

Llorente was part of a 29-man preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024.{{cite web|url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/euro-2024-provisional-squad|title=Euro 2024 provisional squad|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation|date=27 May 2024|access-date=7 June 2024}} However, he did not make the final cut.{{cite web|url=https://rfef.es/en/noticias/final-spain-squad-for-the-euro-2024-finals|title=OFFICIAL {{!}} Final Spain squad for the Euro 2024 finals|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation|date=7 June 2024|access-date=7 June 2024}}

Originally a defensive midfielder or a playmaker in front of a back four, Llorente is also capable of playing in more advanced positions such as a central or box-to-box midfielder. At Atlético Madrid, under coach Diego Simeone, he was also fielded out of his regular position, first on the right side of the midfield in a 4–4–2 formation and later as a supporting forward in the same system.{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/en/2020/02/15/football/1581764913_178012.html|title=Atlético's Marcos Llorente enjoying new role and relishing Liverpool clash|newspaper=Diario AS|last=Hall|first=Andy|date=15 February 2020|access-date=18 June 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/heres-how-simeone-has-moulded-the-new-marcos-llorente|title=Here's how Simeone has moulded the new Marcos Llorente|publisher=Ghana Soccernet|date=10 June 2020|access-date=18 June 2020}}{{cite news|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20200614/481772667930/marcos-llorente-saco-nota-en-su-examen-como-punta.html|title=Marcos Llorente sacó nota en su examen como punta|trans-title=Marcos Llorente passed in his forward test|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|last=Zimmermann|first=Walter|language=es|date=14 June 2020|access-date=18 June 2020}}

At the conclusion of 2019–20, Llorente was the sixth fastest player in the competition, with his top running speed clocked at 35.09 km/h.{{cite web|url=https://junipersports.com/marcos-llorente-in-the-top-10-league-sprinters|title=Marcos Llorente in the Top 10 League sprinters|publisher=Juniper Sports|date=22 July 2020|access-date=24 July 2020}} Apart from his physical attributes, such as pace, height, body fitness and stamina, his strengths also included excellent ball winning skills, visionary passing over both short and long distances, dribbling, first touch and shooting from just outside the penalty area, which led him to score several goals.{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/laboratorio-datos/2020/07/21/5f15cc32ca4741ba3b8b4593.html|title=Marcos Llorente, la metamorfosis de un mediocentro reconvertido a delantero|trans-title=Marcos Llorente, the metamorphosis of a central midfielder turned forward|newspaper=Marca|language=es|date=21 July 2020|access-date=24 July 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.squawka.com/en/marcos-llorente-atletico-position-change-liverpool-anfield|title=Stunning Liverpool may have changed the course of Marcos Llorente's career|publisher=Squawka|date=23 July 2020|access-date=24 July 2020}} The following season, as Atlético went through a tactical switch, he was usually deployed as either a box-to-box or an attacking midfielder in a 5–3–2 or 3–4–2–1 formations. On occasion, he also filled in as a right wingback for his club,{{cite news|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/atletico-madrid/20210213/492017189499/llorente-ya-es-el-todocampista-mas-decisivo-de-laliga.html|title=Llorente ya es el 'todocampista' más decisivo de LaLiga|trans-title=Llorente is already LaLiga's most decisive "allfielder"|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|last=G. Fuente|first=Chema|language=es|date=13 February 2021|access-date=17 February 2021}} or a right back in a four-man defence for the national team.{{cite web|url=https://www.football-espana.net/2021/03/29/atletico-madrid-star-marcos-llorente-set-for-defensive-role-on-spain-duty|title=Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente set for defensive role on Spain duty|publisher=Football España|last=Brennan|first=Feargal|date=29 March 2021|access-date=14 April 2021}}

For his training attitude and patience, Llorente was praised by Simeone and Jorge Valdano.{{cite news|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2018/12/28/actualidad/1545993223_461399.html|title=Marcos Llorente, marine y monje|trans-title=Marcos Llorente, marine and monk|newspaper=El País|last=Valdano|first=Jorge|language=es|date=28 December 2018|access-date=24 July 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.intothecalderon.com/2020/6/19/21292615/marcos-llorente-virtue-patience-atletico-real-madrid-diego-simeone-laliga|title=Marcos Llorente and the virtue of patience|publisher=SB Nation|last=Dunne|first=Robbie|date=19 June 2020|access-date=24 July 2020}}

A boyhood supporter of Real Madrid,{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/12/19/5c1ab165e5fdea70168b4571.html|title=The great success of Santiago Solari is called Marcos Llorente|newspaper=Marca|last1=Díaz|first1=José Félix|last2=Whelan|first2=Padraig|date=19 December 2018|access-date=22 December 2018}} Llorente has ties in his family to both football and the club. His father Francisco and great uncle Francisco Gento were wingers, while his maternal grandfather Ramón Grosso was a forward.{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/10/17/primera/1445096623_689050.html|title=Debutó con el Madrid Marcos Llorente, sobrino-nieto de Gento|trans-title=Madrid debut for Marcos Llorente, grand nephew of Gento|newspaper=Diario AS|language=es|date=17 October 2015|access-date=17 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/noticias/2014/04/marcos-llorente-seguir-los-pasos-de-mi-familia-es-un-orgullo-y-una-motivacion-extra|title=Marcos Llorente: "Seguir los pasos de mi familia es un orgullo y una motivación extra"|trans-title=Marcos Llorente: "To follow in the footsteps of my family is an honour and an extra motivation"|publisher=Real Madrid CF|language=es|date=9 April 2014|access-date=17 October 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://footballbiography.com/marcos-llorente-football-journey-legacy-pressure-triumph/|title=Carrying his family's football legacy: Inside Marcos Llorente's world|publisher=Football Biography|last=Hendrix|first=Hale|date=22 August 2024|access-date=4 April 2025}}

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Real Madrid

• UEFA Champions League: 2017–18
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2017,{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2017/dec/16/real-madrid-gremio-club-world-cup-cristiano-ronaldo|title=Cristiano Ronaldo free-kick fires Real Madrid to Club World Cup glory|newspaper=The Guardian|date=16 December 2017|access-date=18 December 2017}} 2018

Atlético Madrid

• La Liga: 2020–21{{cite web|url=https://www.telemadrid.es/deportes/gano-liga-Atletico-partido-0-2343365656--20210522075220.html|title=Así ganó la liga el Atlético, partido a partido|trans-title=That's how Atlético won the league, match by match|publisher=Telemadrid|language=es|date=22 May 2021|access-date=22 May 2021}}

Spain U21

• UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2017{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/40451698|title=Germany U21 1–0 Spain U21|publisher=BBC Sport|date=30 June 2017|access-date=16 August 2022}}

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