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Kiko Casilla

キコ・カシージャ　/　きこ・かしーじゃ

Association football player from Spain

October 2, 1986 (age 39)　・　Alcover, Catalonia, Spain

Catalonia
association football player

My Take

Kiko Casilla had the goalkeeper's career path I find quietly fascinating, the long climb through Real Madrid's reserve setup before becoming a recognized first-team name. At 190cm he had the textbook frame for the position, all reach and presence. Starting at a club like Real Madrid but having to prove yourself elsewhere builds a particular kind of resilience, and goalkeepers in general carry a mental burden no other position quite matches. Born in 1986 in Catalonia, he keeps an active presence on X under his old number 13. I'd like to know more about his peak years, but the shape of a determined journeyman keeper comes through clearly.

Overview

Francisco "Kiko" Casilla Cortés (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkiko kaˈsiʎa]; born 2 October 1986) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He started playing for Real Madrid, but only represented the reserve teams in the early stage of his career.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kiko Casilla
Name (Japanese): キコ・カシージャ
Reading: きこ・かしーじゃ
Born: October 2, 1986 (age 39)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Libra / Tiger
Origin: Alcover, Catalonia, Spain
Blood type: Private
Height: 190 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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