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			{{short description\|Spanish footballer (born 1992)}}
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	\| name = Isco		\| name = Isco
	\| image = ~~Shahter~~-~~Reak~~ ~~M 2015~~ (13).jpg		\| image = Liver-RM (5) (cropped).jpg
			\| caption = Isco after the ] with ]
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			\| full_name = Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://actas.rfef.es/actas/RFEF_CmpActa1?cod_primaria=1000144&CodActa=21826 \|title=Acta del Partido celebrado el 14 de diciembre de 2013, en Pamplona \|trans-title=Minutes of the Match held on 14 December 2013, in Pamplona \|publisher=Royal Spanish Football Federation \|access-date=15 June 2019 \|language=es }}{{Dead link\|date=September 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
	\| caption = Isco playing for ] in 2015
	\| ~~fullname~~ = ~~Francisco~~ ~~Román~~ ~~Alarcón~~ ~~Suárez~~<ref ~~name=FIFA~~>{{cite web \|url=http://www.fifadata.com/documents/FCWC/2017/pdf/FCWC_2017_Squadlists.pdf \|title=FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017: List of players: Real Madrid CF \|publisher=FIFA \|~~format~~=~~PDF~~ \|~~page~~=5 \|date=16 December 2017 \|~~accessdate~~=23 December 2017}}</ref>		\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1992\|4\|21\|df=y}}<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.fifadata.com/documents/FCWC/2017/pdf/FCWC_2017_Squadlists.pdf \|title=FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017: List of players: Real Madrid CF \|publisher=FIFA \|page=5 \|date=29 November 2017 \|access-date=23 December 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201043355/http://www.fifadata.com/documents/FCWC/2017/pdf/FCWC_2017_Squadlists.pdf \|archive-date=1 December 2017}}</ref>
	\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1992\|4\|21\|df=y}}<ref name=FIFA/>
	\| birth_place = ], Spain		\| birth_place = ], Spain
	\| height = 1.76 m<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/francisco-roman--alarcon \|title=Isco \|publisher=Real Madrid ~~C.F.~~ \|~~accessdate~~=16 April 2018}}</ref>		\| height = 1.76 m<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/francisco-roman--alarcon \|title=Isco \|publisher=Real Madrid CF \|access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref>
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	'''Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez''' ({{IPA-es\|fɾanˈθisko roˈman ~~alarˈkon~~ ˈswaɾeθ}}; born 21 April 1992), commonly known as '''Isco''' ({{IPA-es\|ˈisko\|}}), is a Spanish professional ] who plays as an ] ~~for~~ ]~~<ref>{{cite~~ ~~web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/1587/olympics/2012/07/26/3266791/marco-fabian-isco-and-the-young-stars-who-could-emerge-at\|title=Marco~~ ~~Fabian,~~ ~~Isco~~ ~~and the young stars who emerged at the 2012 Olympics\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=26 July 2012\|accessdate=26 July 2012}}</ref> and the~~ ]. He is often described as one of the best attacking midfielders in the world.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://m.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Liste-des-30-nommes-au-ballon-d-or-france-football-2017-suarez-ramos-oblak-coutinho-et-mertens-egalement-dans-la-liste/840870\|title= Isco, selected as one of the best top 30 players in the world\|publisher=l'equipe\|date=15 October 2017\|accessdate=15 October 2017}}</ref>		'''Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez''' ({{IPA\|es\|fɾanˈθisko roˈman alaɾˈkon ˈswaɾeθ}}; born 21 April 1992), commonly known as '''Isco''' ({{IPA\|es\|ˈisko\|}}), is a Spanish professional ] who plays as an ] or ] for La Liga side ].

	He began his career at ], playing mainly in ], before joining ] in 2011. His performances at ~~Malaga~~ earned him the ] award in 2012, and a €30 million move to Real Madrid in June 2013.		He began his career at ], playing mainly in ], before joining ] in 2011. His performances at Málaga earned him the ] award in 2012, and a €30 million move to ] in June 2013, with whom he won 19 major trophies including five ] titles, three La Liga titles, one ] and four ] titles.

	Isco represented Spain at various youth levels, including at the ], and made his senior international debut in 2013.		Isco represented Spain at various youth levels, including at the ], and made his senior international debut in 2013, later taking part at the ].

	==Club career==		==Club career==
	===Valencia===		===Valencia===
	Isco was born in ], ], ]. As a child he played for Atlético Benamiel, where his teammates included ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28259902\|title=Charlie I'Anson: The only Englishman in Spain's elite\|date=20 August 2014\|~~accessdate~~=4 November 2014\|author=Neil Johnston\|~~publisher~~=BBC Sport}}</ref>		Isco was born in ], ], ]. As a child he played for Atlético Benamiel, where his teammates included ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28259902\|title=Charlie I'Anson: The only Englishman in Spain's elite\|date=20 August 2014\|access-date=4 November 2014\|author=Neil Johnston\|work=BBC Sport}}</ref> A product of ]'s youth system, he spent the ] with ] in ], netting once in 26 games and suffering relegation.

	A ~~product~~ of ~~]'s~~ ~~youth system~~, Isco made his debut with the first team on 11 November 2010, against ] ~~for~~ ]'s ], scoring two goals in a 4–1 home win.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/es/match/54025/valencia-vs-ud-logro%C3%B1%C3%A9s/report\|title=Copa del Rey: Isco y Vicente alegran la noche en Mestalla (4–1)\|trans-title=Copa del Rey: Isco and Vicente light up night at Mestalla (4–1)\|publisher=Goal.com\|language=~~Spanish~~\|date=11 November 2010\|~~accessdate~~=7 February 2014}}</ref><ref>; ], 11 November 2010</ref> ~~Previously,~~ he ~~spent~~ ] ~~with~~ ] in ], ~~netting~~ ~~once~~ in 26 ~~games~~ ~~and~~ ~~suffering~~ ~~relegation~~.		While still registered with the reserves, Isco made his debut with the first team on 11 November 2010, against ] in the ], scoring two goals in a 4–1 home win (] made his senior debut in the same fixture).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/es/match/54025/valencia-vs-ud-logro%C3%B1%C3%A9s/report\|title=Copa del Rey: Isco y Vicente alegran la noche en Mestalla (4–1)\|trans-title=Copa del Rey: Isco and Vicente light up night at Mestalla (4–1)\|publisher=Goal.com\|language=es\|date=11 November 2010\|access-date=7 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.valenciacf.com/ver/17802/a-octavos-4-1.html\|title=A octavos (4–1)\|trans-title=To the round-of-16 (4–1)\|publisher=Valencia CF\|language=es\|date=11 November 2010\|access-date=26 November 2018}}</ref> He played his first ] match three days later, featuring for 20 minutes in a 2–0 home win against ] after coming on as a ] for ];<ref> {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024090842/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/302022?cc=5739 \|date=24 October 2012 }}; ESPN Soccernet, 14 November 2010</ref> he thereafter made three further league appearances and two in the ], all from the bench,<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/p/j300520.html?temp=2010-11 \|title=Isco: Matches 2010–11 \|website=BDFutbol \|access-date=26 November 2018 }}</ref> and helped the B-team ] by scoring 15 goals in their campaign.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=https://www.resultados-futbol.com/jugador/2011/Isco-44027 \|title=Isco: Temporada 2010/2011 \|language=es \|website=Resultados Futbol \|access-date=26 November 2018 }}</ref><ref name=cumplido>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.deportevalenciano.com/2011/05/29/objetivo-cumplido \|title=Objetivo cumplido \|trans-title=Objective complete \|language=es \|work=Deporte Valenciano \|date=29 May 2011 \|access-date=26 November 2018 }}</ref>

	Isco played his first ] match on 14 November 2010, featuring 20 minutes in a 2–0 home win against ] after coming on as a ] for ].<ref>; ESPN Soccernet, 14 November 2010</ref>

	===Málaga===		===Málaga===
	In mid-July 2011, ~~after~~ ~~helping~~ ~~Valencia's B-team ]~~ ~~by scoring 15 goals, Isco~~ signed a five-year contract with ] after the club activated his buy-out clause of ]6 million.<ref>; ], 11 July 2011 {{es ~~icon~~}}</ref> He scored his first goal for his new team on 21 November 2011, starting in a 3–1 away win against ];<ref>; ESPN Soccernet, 21 November 2011</ref> he netted again the following week in a 2–1 win against ],<ref>; Goal.com, 28 November 2011</ref> and finished ] with 32 games and five goals as the side ] for the ] for the first time in its history.		In mid-July 2011, Isco moved back to his home province and signed a five-year contract with ] after the club activated his ] of €6 million.<ref>; '']'', 11 July 2011 {{in lang\|es}}</ref> He scored his first goal for his new team on 21 November 2011, starting in a 3–1 away win against ];<ref> {{Webarchive\|url=https://archive.today/20120715081349/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/323917?cc=5739 \|date=15 July 2012 }}; ESPN Soccernet, 21 November 2011</ref> he netted again the following week in a 2–1 win against ],<ref>; Goal.com, 28 November 2011</ref> and finished ] with 32 games and five goals as the side qualified for the ] for the first time in its history.

	On 18 September 2012, in Málaga's first game in the Champions League group stage, Isco netted twice in a 3–0 home win over ], also being chosen as ].<ref>; UEFA~~.com~~, 18 September 2012</ref> On 22 December he scored the first goal in an eventual 3–2 win against ] at ], leading the locals to their first victory over that opponent in 29 years;<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/85324/malaga-vs-real-madrid-cf/report\|title=Malaga 3–2 Real Madrid: Casillas dropped as beleaguered Blancos succumb to Santa Cruz double\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=22 December 2012\|~~accessdate~~=7 January 2013}}</ref> in December he won the ] award, beating ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.malagacf.com/es/noticia/isco-ganador-prestigioso-golden-boy-2012/69372\|title=Isco, ganador del prestigioso Golden Boy\|trans-title=Isco, winner of prestigious Golden Boy award\|publisher=Málaga's official website\|language=~~Spanish~~\|date=22 December 2012\|~~accessdate~~=4 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1585120-20-most-improved-players-in-2012-13/page/5\|title=Isco: Most Improved Players\|publisher=Bleacher Report\|author=Ed Dove\|date=28 March 2013\|~~accessdate~~=7 April 2013}}</ref>		On 18 September 2012, in Málaga's first game in the Champions League group stage, Isco netted twice in a 3–0 home win over ], also being chosen as ].<ref>; UEFA, 18 September 2012</ref> On 22 December he scored the first goal in an eventual 3–2 win against ] at ], leading the locals to their first victory over that opponent in 29 years;<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en/match/85324/malaga-vs-real-madrid-cf/report\|title=Malaga 3–2 Real Madrid: Casillas dropped as beleaguered Blancos succumb to Santa Cruz double\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=22 December 2012\|access-date=7 January 2013}}</ref> in December he won the ] award, beating ] and ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.malagacf.com/es/noticia/isco-ganador-prestigioso-golden-boy-2012/69372\|title=Isco, ganador del prestigioso Golden Boy\|trans-title=Isco, winner of prestigious Golden Boy award\|publisher=Málaga's official website\|language=es\|date=22 December 2012\|access-date=4 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news\|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1585120-20-most-improved-players-in-2012-13/page/5\|title=Isco: Most Improved Players\|publisher=Bleacher Report\|author=Ed Dove\|date=28 March 2013\|access-date=7 April 2013}}</ref>

	On 28 January 2013, Isco ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new contract with Málaga – his new buyout clause was set at €35 million.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/8451175/Isco-ends-speculation-regarding-future-by-penning-new-Malaga-contract\|title=Isco ends speculation regarding future by penning new Malaga contract\|publisher=]\|date=28 January 2013\|~~accessdate~~=28 January 2013}}</ref> He scored his eleventh goal of the campaign on 13 March, netting the opener in a 2–0 home win against ], good enough for ] qualification after the 0–1 loss in ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/matches/round=2000348/match=2009593/postmatch/report/index.html#malaga+edge+porto\|title=Santa Cruz sends Málaga into last eight\|publisher=UEFA~~.com~~\|date=13 March 2013\|~~accessdate~~=14 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/13/malaga-porto-champions-league-match-report\|title=Málaga cruise into Champions League quarter-finals after Porto are sunk\|~~publisher~~=]\|date=13 March 2013\|~~accessdate~~=13 March 2013}}</ref>		On 28 January 2013, Isco ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new contract with Málaga – his new buyout clause was set at €35 million.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11827/8451175/Isco-ends-speculation-regarding-future-by-penning-new-Malaga-contract\|title=Isco ends speculation regarding future by penning new Malaga contract\|publisher=]\|date=28 January 2013\|access-date=28 January 2013}}</ref> He scored his eleventh goal of the campaign on 13 March, netting the opener in a 2–0 home win against ], good enough for ] qualification after the 0–1 first leg loss at the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2013/matches/round=2000348/match=2009593/postmatch/report/index.html#malaga+edge+porto\|title=Santa Cruz sends Málaga into last eight\|publisher=UEFA\|date=13 March 2013\|access-date=14 March 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/mar/13/malaga-porto-champions-league-match-report\|title=Málaga cruise into Champions League quarter-finals after Porto are sunk\|work=]\|date=13 March 2013\|access-date=13 March 2013}}</ref>

	===Real Madrid===		===Real Madrid===
	On 17 June 2013, Isco confirmed that he had received offers from Real Madrid and former Málaga manager ]'s ], but stated he would only make a final decision on his future after the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2013/06/17/4054769/isco-reveals-city-and-madrid-offers\|title=Isco reveals City and Madrid offers\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=17 June 2013\|~~accessdate~~=17 June 2013}}</ref> On 26 June, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed that a deal had been reached with the player and that he would be presented by the club next week, once he passed his medical;<ref name="u21">{{cite web\|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8794449/Transfer-News-Real-Madrid-say-they-have-won-battle-to-sign-Isco\|title=Transfer news: Real Madrid say they have won battle to sign Isco\|publisher=Sky Sports\|date=27 June 2013\|~~accessdate~~=27 June 2013}}</ref> the following day he signed a five-year contract, with Real Madrid paying €30 million for his services, thus becoming the first signing of newly appointed manager ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23083749\|title=Isco: Real Madrid agree deal for Manchester City target\|publisher=~~bbc.co.uk~~\|date=27 June 2013\|~~accessdate~~=27 June 2013}}</ref>		On 17 June 2013, Isco confirmed that he had received offers from Real Madrid and former Málaga manager ]'s ], but stated he would only make a final decision on his future after the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en-us/news/69/transfer-zone/2013/06/17/4054769/isco-reveals-city-and-madrid-offers\|title=Isco reveals City and Madrid offers\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=17 June 2013\|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> On 26 June, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed that a deal had been reached with the player and that he would be presented by the club next week, once he passed his medical;<ref name="u21">{{cite web\|url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11679/8794449/Transfer-News-Real-Madrid-say-they-have-won-battle-to-sign-Isco\|title=Transfer news: Real Madrid say they have won battle to sign Isco\|publisher=Sky Sports\|date=27 June 2013\|access-date=27 June 2013}}</ref> the following day he signed a five-year contract, with Real Madrid paying €30 million for his services, thus becoming the first signing of newly appointed manager ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23083749\|title=Isco: Real Madrid agree deal for Manchester City target\|publisher=BBC\|date=27 June 2013\|access-date=27 June 2013}}</ref>
	]		]
	On 18 August 2013 Isco made his official debut for the ''Merengues'', recording an ] and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 home win over ], the latter coming through an 85th-minute header.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/18/real-madrid-real-betis-isco\|title=Real Madrid give Carlo Ancelotti winning start after Isco's dream debut\|~~publisher~~=The Guardian\|date=18 August 2013\|~~accessdate~~=19 August 2013}}</ref> He continued with his form by netting two goals against ] on 1 September (3–1, also at the ]).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2013_14/primera/jornada_3/rma_ath/\|title=Progresa adecuadamente\|trans-title=Steady progress\|~~publisher~~=Marca\|language=~~Spanish~~\|date=1 September 2013\|~~accessdate~~=1 September 2013}}</ref>		On 18 August 2013 Isco made his official debut for the ''Merengues'', recording an ] and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 home win over ], the latter coming through an 85th-minute header.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2013/aug/18/real-madrid-real-betis-isco\|title=Real Madrid give Carlo Ancelotti winning start after Isco's dream debut\|work=The Guardian\|date=18 August 2013\|access-date=19 August 2013}}</ref> He continued with his form by netting two goals against ] on 1 September (3–1, also at the ]).<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2013_14/primera/jornada_3/rma_ath/\|title=Progresa adecuadamente\|trans-title=Steady progress\|work=Marca\|location=Spain\|language=es\|date=1 September 2013\|access-date=1 September 2013}}</ref>

			]

			In spite of continuing to score regularly when featured, Isco received limited opportunities in the first team due to the ] not being suited for his style, but Ancelotti stated that it was "a temporary problem".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3882/spain/2014/02/16/4622613/ancelotti-ronaldo-and-isco-are-unhappy\|title=Ancelotti: Ronaldo and Isco are unhappy\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=16 February 2014\|access-date=18 March 2014}}</ref> He scored 11 goals in 53 official games in ], including 61 minutes in the ], a 4–1 win over ] in ].<ref name="cl2014">{{cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27383593\|title=Real Madrid 4–1 Atlético Madrid\|work=]\|date=24 May 2014\|access-date=25 May 2014}}</ref>

			Isco started the first game of the ] against ], and scored the first in a 4–1 win against ] on 12 December 2014.{{citation needed\|date=July 2020}} He was a regular starter in the club's ] ], scoring the last in a 4–0 semi-final routing of ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/16/ronaldo-isco-combine-for-nifty-goal-in-real-madrids-4-0-club-world-cup-win-over-cruz-azul-video/\|title=Ronaldo, Isco combine for nifty goal in Real Madrid's 4–0 Club World Cup win over Cruz Azul\|publisher=NBC Sports\|date=16 December 2014\|access-date=13 February 2015\|last=Mendola\|first=Nicholas}}</ref> His performances over the season earned him many plaudits,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/02/03/en/football/real_madrid/1422953876.html\|title=There is no stopping Isco\|work=Marca\|location=Spain\|date=2 February 2015\|access-date=13 February 2015\|last=Cerezo\|first=Hugo}}</ref> and he was compared to ] by the French legend himself.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/real-madrid/news/zidane-isco-is-a-lot-like-me_199954.html\|title=Zinedine Zidane: "Isco is a lot like me"\|publisher=Sports Mole\|date=19 January 2015\|access-date=13 February 2015\|last=Law\|first=Matt\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213192344/http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/real-madrid/news/zidane-isco-is-a-lot-like-me_199954.html\|archive-date=13 February 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

			Prior to the start of the ], Isco switched his shirt number from 23 to 22, which he had previously worn at Málaga.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/07/08/en/football/real_madrid/1436367002.html\|title=Isco and Nacho's new numbers\|work=Marca\|location=Spain\|date=8 July 2015\|access-date=30 July 2015}}</ref> On 21 November 2015, as Real lost 0–4 at home to ] in '']'', he was sent off in the 84th minute for a foul on ].<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Bell\|first1=Arch\|title=A Real crisis\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/11/21/en/football/real_madrid/1448122771.html\|access-date=22 November 2015\|work=Marca\|location=Spain\|date=21 November 2015}}</ref> He scored twice on 2 December, as the team won 3–1 at ] in the first leg of the last 32 of the domestic cup.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Cádiz 1–3 Real Madrid\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34990505\|access-date=3 December 2015\|work=BBC Sport\|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> Isco was a part-time starter when the team won the ] defeating Atlético Madrid 5–3 on penalties in ] played at the ] in ], Italy.<ref name="cl2016">{{cite web\|url = http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2016/matches/round=2000638/match=2015789/postmatch/report/index.html\|title = Spot-on Real Madrid defeat Atlético in final again\|date = 28 May 2016\|publisher = UEFA}}</ref>
	In spite of continuing to score regularly when featured, Isco received limited opportunities in the first team due to the ] not being suited for his style, but Ancelotti stated that it was "a temporary problem".<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3882/spain/2014/02/16/4622613/ancelotti-ronaldo-and-isco-are-unhappy\|title=Ancelotti: Ronaldo and Isco are unhappy\|publisher=Goal.com\|date=16 February 2014\|accessdate=18 March 2014}}</ref> He scored 11 goals in 53 official games in ], including 61 minutes in the ], a ] over ].<ref name="cl2014">{{cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/27383593\|title=Real Madrid 4–1 Atlético Madrid\|publisher=]\|date=24 May 2014\|accessdate=25 May 2014}}</ref>

			He appeared 30 times during the 2016–17 season, as Real Madrid won the ] title;<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.laliga.es/noticias/real-madrid-campeon-de-laliga-santander-2016-17\|title=El Real Madrid, campeón de LaLiga Santander 2016/17\|date=21 May 2017\|work=laliga.es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39926301\|title=Real Madrid win La Liga title with victory at Malaga\|date=21 May 2017\|publisher=BBC}}</ref> he also started in the ] against ] in ], which Madrid won 4–1.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000787/match=2019641/postmatch/report/index.html\|title=Majestic Real Madrid win Champions League in Cardiff\|date=3 June 2017\|publisher=UEFA}}</ref>
	Isco started the first game of the ] against ], and scored the first in a 4–1 win against ] on 12 December 2014.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2872026/Almeria-1-4-Real-Madrid-Isco-Gareth-Bale-Cristiano-Ronaldo-strike-hand-Carlo-Ancelotti-s-20th-consecutive-victory.html\|title=Almeria 1–4 Real Madrid: Isco, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo strike to hand Carlo Ancelotti's side 20th consecutive victory\|publisher=Daily Mail\|date=12 December 2014\|accessdate=13 February 2015\|first=Pete \|last=Jenson}}</ref> He was a regular starter in the club's ] ], scoring the last in a 4–0 semi-final routing of ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://prosoccertalk.nbcsports.com/2014/12/16/ronaldo-isco-combine-for-nifty-goal-in-real-madrids-4-0-club-world-cup-win-over-cruz-azul-video/\|title=Ronaldo, Isco combine for nifty goal in Real Madrid’s 4–0 Club World Cup win over Cruz Azul\|publisher=NBC Sports\|date=16 December 2014\|accessdate=13 February 2015\|last=Mendola\|first=Nicholas}}</ref> His performances over the season earned him many plaudits,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/02/03/en/football/real_madrid/1422953876.html\|title=There is no stopping Isco\|publisher=Marca\|date=2 February 2015\|accessdate=13 February 2015\|last=Cerezo\|first=Hugo}}</ref> and he was compared to ] by the French legend himself.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/real-madrid/news/zidane-isco-is-a-lot-like-me_199954.html\|title=Zinedine Zidane: "Isco is a lot like me"\|publisher=Sports Mole\|date=19 January 2015\|accessdate=13 February 2015\|last=Law\|first=Matt}}</ref>

			On 8 August 2017, Isco scored a goal in the ], contributing to Real Madrid's 2–1 victory against ]. His performance earned him the man of the match award.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/season=2017/matches/round=2000896/match=2022539/index.html\|title=UEFA Super Cup – Real Madrid C.F.-Man. United\|last=UEFA.com\|publisher=UEFA\|language=en\|access-date=28 August 2017}}</ref> In September 2017, he signed a new deal with Real Madrid until June 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/09/iscos-contract-extension\|title=Isco's contract extension\|date=14 September 2017\|publisher=Real Madrid C.F.}}</ref> During the ], he made eleven appearances, when Madrid won their third consecutive and 13th overall Champions League title as they beat ] 3–1 in ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2018/matches/round=2000885/match=2021711/postmatch/report/index.html\|title=Madrid beat Liverpool to complete hat-trick\|date=26 May 2018\|publisher=UEFA}}</ref> He made 23 appearances during the league season, as Real Madrid won the ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2020/07/17/5f10db2146163f3c2c8b45d7.html\|title=Real Madrid win the longest LaLiga Santander season\|date=17 July 2020\|access-date=17 July 2020\|website=Marca\|location=Spain}}</ref> In the ] season he was not an important player under ] as Real Madrid triumphed in ] and the ]. On 30 May 2022, Isco confirmed on social media that he was leaving the club after nine years.<ref>{{Cite news \|last=Whitehead \|first=Jacob \|title=Isco announces Real Madrid exit \|url=https://theathletic.com/news/isco-announces-real-madrid-exit/OQAiQ3y1y7Yb/ \|access-date=30 May 2022 \|website=The Athletic }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|date=1 June 2022\|title=Official Announcement: Isco\|url=https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/06/01/official-announcement-isco\|publisher=Real Madrid CF}}</ref>
	Prior to the start of the ], Isco switched his shirt number from 23 to 22, which he had previously worn at Málaga.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/07/08/en/football/real_madrid/1436367002.html\|title=Isco and Nacho's new numbers\|publisher=Marca\|date=8 July 2015\|accessdate=30 July 2015}}</ref> On 21 November 2015, as Real lost 0–4 at home to ] in '']'', he was sent off in the 84th minute for a foul on ].<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Bell\|first1=Arch\|title=A Real crisis\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/2015/11/21/en/football/real_madrid/1448122771.html\|accessdate=22 November 2015\|publisher=Marca\|date=21 November 2015}}</ref> He scored twice on 2 December, as the team won 3–1 at ] in the first leg of the last 32 of the domestic cup.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Cádiz 1–3 Real Madrid\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/34990505\|accessdate=3 December 2015\|work=BBC Sport\|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> Isco was a part-time starter when the team won the ].<ref name="cl2016">{{cite web\|url = http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2016/matches/round=2000638/match=2015789/postmatch/report/index.html\|title = Spot-on Real Madrid defeat Atlético in final again\|date = 28 May 2016\|work = UEFA.com}}</ref>

			===Sevilla===
	On 11 February 2017, Isco scored Real Madrid's 100th goal of the season as he attained the game-winning goal in a 3–1 away victory against ].<ref>{{cite web\|url = http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/02/real-madrid-surpass-100-goals-for-the-season\|title = Real Madrid surpass 100 goals for the season\|date = 11 February 2017\|work = RealMadrid.com\|publisher = Real Madrid Club de Fútbol\|location = Madrid\|quote = Isco, who struck the Whites' second goal, was the man to notch goal number 100.\|access-date = 12 February 2017}}</ref>
			On 7 August 2022, ] announced that the club reached an agreement in principle for the signing of Isco, with the player agreeing to a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://sevillafc.es/actualidad/noticias/principio-acuerdo-isco-alarcon\|title=Principio de acuerdo con Isco Alarcón para su fichaje por el Sevilla FC\|trans-title=Agreement in principle with Isco Alarcón for his signing with Sevilla FC\|publisher=Sevilla FC\|language=es\|date=7 August 2022\|accessdate=7 August 2022}}</ref> On 21 December 2022, Isco and Sevilla agreed to terminate their contract.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2022-12-21 \|title=Soccer-Sevilla part ways with Isco \|language=en \|work=Reuters \|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/soccer-spain-sev-isco-idUKKBN2T50YH \|access-date=2022-12-21}}</ref> On 22 December, Sevilla coach ] said Isco "did not meet the club's expectations".<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2022-12-22 \|title=Isco failed to meet Sevilla's expectations, says Sampaoli \|language=en \|work=Reuters \|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/isco-failed-meet-sevillas-expectations-says-sampaoli-2022-12-22/ \|access-date=2022-12-22}}</ref>

			In the January transfer window, Isco came close to signing with ] club ]. However, on 31 January 2023, the deal collapsed, despite him passing medical tests, as the German club claimed that he made new demands that differed from the original agreement.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/union-berlin-confirm-isco-transfer-collapse-ex-real-madrid-completes-medical/blt8710dead699af786 \|title='We have our limits!' - Union Berlin confirm Isco transfer collapse after ex-Real Madrid star completes medical \|work=Goal.com \|date=31 January 2023 }}</ref> However Isco’s representatives also claimed that Union Berlin has amended the contract the moment before Isco was going to sign it, in terms of both sporting terms and salary.{{Citation needed\|date=August 2023}}
	He appeared 30 times during the 2016–17 season, as Real Madrid won ] title;<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.laliga.es/noticias/real-madrid-campeon-de-laliga-santander-2016-17\|title=El Real Madrid, campeón de LaLiga Santander 2016/17\|date=21 May 2017\|work=laliga.es}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/39926301\|title=Real Madrid win La Liga title with victory at Malaga\|date=21 May 2017\|work=bbc.com}}</ref> he also started in the ] ] against ], which Madrid won 4–1.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2017/matches/round=2000787/match=2019641/postmatch/report/index.html\|title=Majestic Real Madrid win Champions League in Cardiff\|date=3 June 2017\|work=uefa.com}}</ref>

			===Betis===
	On 8 August 2017, Isco scored a goal in the ], contributing to Real Madrid's 2–1 victory against ]. His performance earned him the man of the match award.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/season=2017/matches/round=2000896/match=2022539/index.html\|title=UEFA Super Cup – Real Madrid-Man. United\|last=UEFA.com\|website=UEFA.com\|language=en\|access-date=2017-08-28}}</ref>
			On 26 July 2023, Isco joined ] on a one-year deal.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/noticias/actualidad/isco-nuevo-jugador-del-real-betis-balompie-29269 \|title=Isco, nuevo jugador del Real Betis Balompié \|trans-title=Isco, new player of Real Betis Balompié \|publisher=Real Betis \|date=26 July 2023 \|access-date=26 July 2023 \|language=Spanish}}</ref> On 13 August 2023, during the opening matchday of La Liga, Isco played his first game for Betis, facing off against Villarreal.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Villarreal CF vs Real Betis - LALIGA EA SPORTS \|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/match/temporada-2023-2024-laliga-easports-villarreal-cf-real-betis-1 \|access-date=2023-08-29 \|website=LA LIGA EA SPORTS \|language=es}}</ref> Later, on 28 August, he netted his first goal for Betis when they played against ], marking an end to his year-long absence from the scoresheet. However, despite his goal, Betis suffered a 4–2 defeat.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-08-28 \|title=Athletic 4-2 Betis: results, summary and goals \|url=https://en.as.com/resultados/futbol/primera/2023_2024/directo/regular_a_3_441122/ \|access-date=2023-08-29 \|website=AS US \|language=en-us}}</ref>

			On 28 December 2023, Isco extended his contract with Betis until June 2027.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 December 2023 \|title=Isco renueva su contrato con el Real Betis \|trans-title=Isco renews his contract with Real Betis \|url=https://www.realbetisbalompie.es/noticias/actualidad/isco-renueva-su-contrato-con-el-real-betis-29748 \|access-date=29 December 2023 \|publisher=Real Betis Balompié \|language=es-ES}}</ref> In the ], he was the player with most man of the match awards in La Liga in 19 occasions.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://getfootballnewsspain.com/how-many-man-of-the-match-awards-has-isco-received-with-real-betis-this-season/ \|title=How many Man of the Match awards has Isco received with Real Betis this season? \|publisher=Get Spanish Football News \|date=13 May 2024 }}</ref>
	On 14 September 2017, he signed a new deal with Real Madrid until June 2022.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2017/09/iscos-contract-extension\|title=Isco's contract extension\|date=14 September 2017\|work=realmadrid.com}}</ref>

	==International career==		==International career==
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	Isco appeared with ] in ], scoring three times in the process as the nation finished third. In ] he represented ] – together with Málaga teammate ] – in the ] held in ], netting one goal in an eventual quarter-final exit.		Isco appeared with ] in ], scoring three times in the process as the nation finished third. In ] he represented ] – together with Málaga teammate ] – in the ] held in ], netting one goal in an eventual quarter-final exit.

	On 28 February 2012 Isco was called to the ] for a ] against ], but did not leave the bench.<ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801062400/http://rfef.es/index.jsp?nodo=39&CATEGORIA=2&ID=4732 \|date=1 August 2013 }}; ], 24 February 2012 {{es ~~icon~~}}</ref> On 15 May he was picked for the first time to the ] for ] with ] and ], but took no part in either match. In July, he went with the under-23 team to the ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18693622\|title=Euro 2012 trio Mata, Alba & Martinez in Spain Olympic squad\|work=BBC Sport\|date=5 July 2012\|~~accessdate~~=4 November 2014}}</ref> starting all of Spain's matches as they were eliminated without scoring a goal.		On 28 February 2012, Isco was called to the ] for a ] against ], but did not leave the bench.<ref> {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801062400/http://rfef.es/index.jsp?nodo=39&CATEGORIA=2&ID=4732 \|date=1 August 2013 }}; ], 24 February 2012 {{in lang\|es}}</ref> On 15 May he was picked for the first time to the ] for ] with ] and ], but took no part in either match. In July, he went with the under-23 team to the ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18693622\|title=Euro 2012 trio Mata, Alba & Martinez in Spain Olympic squad\|work=BBC Sport\|date=5 July 2012\|access-date=4 November 2014}}</ref> starting all of Spain's matches as they were eliminated without scoring a goal.

	On 6 February 2013 Isco made his debut with the main squad, playing the last 30 minutes in a 3–1 win over ] in ], Qatar.<ref>; Marca, 6 February 2013 {{es ~~icon~~}}</ref> Also ] he appeared at the ] in ], he scored in the ] and finished the competition with the ''Bronze Boot'' (3 Goals) and made the team of the tournament as a key player for the eventual winners.<ref name=gb13>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=1965203.html\|title=Morata wins Golden Boot in Spanish clean sweep\|~~website~~=UEFA~~.com~~\|date=18 June 2013\|~~accessdate~~=1 July 2017\|last=Adams\|first=Sam\|quote=Bronze Boot: Isco, Spain – 3 goals}}</ref><ref name="tot13">{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=1966169.html\|title=Thiago leads all-star squad dominated by Spain\|publisher=UEFA~~.com~~\|date=21 June 2013\|~~accessdate~~=21 June 2013}}</ref>		On 6 February 2013, Isco made his debut with the main squad, playing the last 30 minutes in a 3–1 win over ] in ], Qatar.<ref>; ''Marca'' (Spain), 6 February 2013 {{in lang\|es}}</ref> Also ] he appeared at the ] in ], he scored in the ] and finished the competition with the ''Bronze Boot'' (3 Goals) and made the team of the tournament as a key player for the eventual winners.<ref name=gb13>{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=1965203.html\|title=Morata wins Golden Boot in Spanish clean sweep\|publisher=UEFA\|date=18 June 2013\|access-date=1 July 2017\|last=Adams\|first=Sam\|quote=Bronze Boot: Isco, Spain – 3 goals}}</ref><ref name="tot13">{{cite web\|url=http://www.uefa.com/under21/news/newsid=1966169.html\|title=Thiago leads all-star squad dominated by Spain\|publisher=UEFA\|date=21 June 2013\|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref>

	Isco scored his first international goal for Spain in a ] match against ] in ] on 15 November 2014, opening a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Hunter\|first1=Graham\|title=Much-changed Spain dominate Belarus\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000446/match=2013917/postmatch/report/index.html\|~~accessdate~~=15 November 2014\|publisher=UEFA\|date=15 November 2014}}</ref>		Isco scored his first international goal for Spain in a ] match against ] in ] on 15 November 2014, opening a 3–0 win.<ref>{{cite news\|last1=Hunter\|first1=Graham\|title=Much-changed Spain dominate Belarus\|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro/season=2016/matches/round=2000446/match=2013917/postmatch/report/index.html\|access-date=15 November 2014\|publisher=UEFA\|date=15 November 2014}}</ref>

	Isco scored his first ] for Spain on 27 March 2018, netting three goals against ] in a 6–1 friendly win.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2018/03/27/5abab523e5fdea7d498b4607.html\|title=Spain smash Argentina for six\|last1=Bell\|first1=Arch\|~~publisher~~=Marca\|date=27 March 2018\|~~accessdate~~=27 March 2018}}</ref>		Isco scored his first ] for Spain on 27 March 2018, netting three goals against ] in a 6–1 friendly win.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/2018/03/27/5abab523e5fdea7d498b4607.html\|title=Spain smash Argentina for six\|last1=Bell\|first1=Arch\|work=Marca\|location=Spain\|date=27 March 2018\|access-date=27 March 2018}}</ref>

			In May 2018, he was named in Spain's final ] for the ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Morata misses out on Spain's 23-man World Cup squad\|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/morata-misses-out-on-spain-world-cup-squad/1ub1qz7jod09i1lfvdcy84ea2l\|date=21 May 2018}}</ref> He scored his first and only goal in the last ] against ], in an eventual 2–2 draw. His goal helped the team to qualify to the second round as group winners.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Spain Top Group After Thrilling Finale \|url=https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/russia2018/matches/match/300340184/#match-summary \|website=FIFA.com \|date=25 June 2018 \|access-date=15 June 2021}}</ref>

			In May 2021, Isco was omitted from Spain's 26-man squad for ].<ref>{{cite news\|title=Ramos reacts to shock Spain Euro 2020 squad omission: 'It hurts'\|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/sergio-ramos-spain-euro-2020-squad-omission-reaction-b936937.html\|last=Flood\|first=George\|date=24 May 2021\|work=Evening Standard\|access-date=17 June 2021\|language=en}}</ref>

	==Style of play==		==Style of play==
	]		]
	Isco began his career as an ] or as a ]: at Málaga, under ], he often played in an ] role in the team's 4–2–3–1 formation.<ref name="marca1">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.marca.com/en/2015/02/25/en/football/real_madrid/1424853552.html\|title = Isco, Ancelotti's go-to guy\|date = 25 February 2015\|~~accessdate~~ = 25 February 2015\|~~publisher~~ = Marca}}</ref> Following his move to Real Madrid, manager ] also played him in a ] ] ] role requiring more sacrifice and defensive duties than his natural position.<ref name="marca1"/> He has also been deployed as a ] on occasion.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.espnfc.us/club/real-madrid/86/blog/post/2738739/real-madrid-boss-rafa-benitez-has-james-isco-balancing-act\|title=Real Madrid dealing with difficult James-Isco balancing act\|publisher=ESPN FC\|author1=Rob Train\|date=3 December 2015\|~~accessdate~~=15 August 2016}}</ref>		Isco began his career as an ] or as a ]: at Málaga, under ], he often played in an ] role in the team's 4–2–3–1 formation.<ref name="marca1">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.marca.com/en/2015/02/25/en/football/real_madrid/1424853552.html\|title = Isco, Ancelotti's go-to guy\|date = 25 February 2015\|access-date = 25 February 2015\|work = Marca\|location=Spain}}</ref> Following his move to Real Madrid, manager ] also played him in a ] role requiring more sacrifice and defensive duties than his natural position.<ref name="marca1"/> He has also been deployed as a ] on occasion.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.espnfc.us/club/real-madrid/86/blog/post/2738739/real-madrid-boss-rafa-benitez-has-james-isco-balancing-act\|title=Real Madrid dealing with difficult James-Isco balancing act\|publisher=ESPN FC\|author1=Rob Train\|date=3 December 2015\|access-date=15 August 2016}}</ref>

	A quick, ~~skilful~~ and creative player, Isco is known for his natural ability to pick out an inch-perfect pass, ] effortlessly through two or three challenges or drift a shot into the top corner of the goal.<ref name="espn1">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.espnfc.com/club/real-madrid/86/blog/post/2316993/iscos-rise-complicates-ancelottis-starting-lineup-at-real-madrid\|title = Isco's rise complicates Ancelotti's starting lineup at Real Madrid \|date = 25 February 2015\|~~accessdate~~ = 25 February 2015\|publisher = ESPN FC}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/francisco-roman--alarcon\|title=For a footballer there is nothing greater than Real Madrid\|publisher=~~RealMadrid~~.~~com~~\|~~accessdate~~=15 August 2016}}</ref> His one-step-ahead reading of the game, his anticipation of space and the general directing of his side's performances are his most common traits.~~<ref name="espn1"/>~~		A quick, skillful and creative player, with excellent technique and ball control, Isco is known for his natural ability to pick out an inch-perfect pass, ] effortlessly through two or three challenges or drift a shot into the top corner of the goal.<ref name="espn1">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.espnfc.com/club/real-madrid/86/blog/post/2316993/iscos-rise-complicates-ancelottis-starting-lineup-at-real-madrid\|title = Isco's rise complicates Ancelotti's starting lineup at Real Madrid \|date = 25 February 2015\|access-date = 25 February 2015\|publisher = ESPN FC}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/francisco-roman--alarcon\|title=For a footballer there is nothing greater than Real Madrid\|publisher=Real Madrid C.F.\|access-date=15 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.goal.com/en/news/12/spanish-football/2015/03/20/10009662/marcelo-isco-is-madrids-most-impressive-player \|title=Marcelo: Isco is Madrid's most impressive player \|publisher=Goal.com \|last1=Fryer \|first1=Rupert \|date=20 March 2015 \|access-date=22 February 2019 }}</ref> His one-step-ahead reading of the game, his anticipation of space and the general directing of his side's performances are his most common traits.

	In 2013, Isco was credited by ] journalist Pablo Polo as being "the most promising young player in Spanish football", comparing his strength, skill, and low centre of gravity to ], and his vision and passing abilities to ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.marca.com/2013/06/28/en/football/real_madrid/1372403264.html\|title=Zidane's class and Agüero's shimmy\|~~publisher~~=Marca\|author=Pablo Polo\|date=28 June 2013\|~~accessdate~~=29 June 2013}}</ref> Former Real Madrid captain ] predicted in 2015 that Isco would become Spain's most important player.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Casillas: "Isco, el futuro jugador más importante de España"\|trans-title=Casillas: "Isco, Spain's future most important player"\|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/02/22/primera/1424642534_544237.html\|~~accessdate~~=22 February 2015\|publisher=Diario AS\|date=22 February 2015\|language=~~Spanish~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://airherald.com/real-madrid-captain-iker-casillas-praises-performance-of-isco-but-warns-not-be-blinded-by-flattery/23001/\|title = Real Madrid Captain Iker Casillas Praises Performance of Isco, But Warns Not Be Blinded By Flattery!\|date = 25 February 2015\|~~accessdate~~ = 25 February 2015\|website = Air Herald~~\|publisher =~~ \|last = Roshanzadeh\|first = Ahmad}}</ref>		In 2013, Isco was credited by ] journalist Pablo Polo as being "the most promising young player in Spanish football", comparing his strength, skill, and low centre of gravity to ], and his vision and passing abilities to ].<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.marca.com/2013/06/28/en/football/real_madrid/1372403264.html\|title=Zidane's class and Agüero's shimmy\|work=Marca\|location=Spain\|author=Pablo Polo\|date=28 June 2013\|access-date=29 June 2013}}</ref> Former Real Madrid captain ] predicted in 2015 that Isco would become Spain's most important player.<ref>{{cite news\|title=Casillas: "Isco, el futuro jugador más importante de España"\|trans-title=Casillas: "Isco, Spain's future most important player"\|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/02/22/primera/1424642534_544237.html\|access-date=22 February 2015\|publisher=Diario AS\|date=22 February 2015\|language=es\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223002153/http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/02/22/primera/1424642534_544237.html\|archive-date=23 February 2015\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url = http://airherald.com/real-madrid-captain-iker-casillas-praises-performance-of-isco-but-warns-not-be-blinded-by-flattery/23001/\|title = Real Madrid Captain Iker Casillas Praises Performance of Isco, But Warns Not Be Blinded By Flattery!\|date = 25 February 2015\|access-date = 25 February 2015\|website = Air Herald\|last = Roshanzadeh\|first = Ahmad\|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150225014741/http://airherald.com/real-madrid-captain-iker-casillas-praises-performance-of-isco-but-warns-not-be-blinded-by-flattery/23001/\|archive-date = 25 February 2015\|url-status = dead}}</ref>

	==Career statistics==		==Career statistics==
	===Club===		===Club===
	{{updated\|12 ~~May~~ ~~2018~~}}<ref>{{~~cite web\|url=https://int.soccerway.com/players/isco-alarcon/103164/\|title=Isco\|publisher=~~Soccerway\|accessdate=7 February 2014}}</ref><ref name= "Espn FC Profile" />		{{updated\|match played 4 January 2025}}<ref>{{Soccerway\|accessdate=7 February 2014}}</ref><ref name= "Espn FC Profile" />

	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
			\|+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
			!rowspan="2"\|Club
			!rowspan="2"\|Season
			!colspan="3"\|League
			!colspan="2"\|]
			!colspan="2"\|Europe
			!colspan="2"\|Other
			!colspan="2"\|Total
			\|-
			!Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals
			\|-
			\|rowspan="3"\|]
			\|]
			\|]
			\|26\|\|1\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|26\|\|1
			\|-
			\|]
			\|]
			\|26\|\|15\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|2{{efn\|Appearance(s) in Tercera División promotion play-offs}}\|\|0\|\|28\|\|15
	\|-		\|-
	!rowspan="2" width="100"\|Club
	!rowspan="2" width="60"\|Season
	!colspan="2"\|League
	!colspan="2"\|Cup
	!colspan="2"\|Continental
	!colspan="2"\|Other<sup>1</sup>
	!colspan="2"\|Total		!colspan="2"\|Total
			!52!!16!!0!!0!!0!!0!!2!!0!!54!!16
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	!width="40"\|Apps
			\|]
	!width="40"\|Goals
			\|]
	!width="40"\|Apps
			\|4\|\|0\|\|1\|\|2\|\|2{{efn\|Appearance(s) in ]\|name=UCL}}\|\|0\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|7\|\|2
	!width="40"\|Goals
	!width="40"\|Apps
	!width="40"\|Goals
	!width="40"\|Apps
	!width="40"\|Goals
	!width="40"\|Apps
	!width="40"\|Goals
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~valign~~="~~center~~"\| ]		\|rowspan="3"\|]
			\|]
	\|]
			\|La Liga
	\|4\|\|0\|\|1\|\|2\|\|2\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|7\|\|2
			\|32\|\|5\|\|3\|\|0\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|35\|\|5
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~rowspan="3" valign="center"\|~~ ]		\|]
	\|]		\|La Liga
	\|32\|\|5\|\|3\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|35\|\|5		\|37\|\|9\|\|0\|\|0\|\|10{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|3\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|47\|\|12
	\|-		\|-
			!colspan="2"\|Total
	\|]
			!69!!14!!3!!0!!10!!3!!colspan="2"\|—!!82!!17
	\|37\|\|9\|\|0\|\|0\|\|10\|\|3\|\|0\|\|0\|\|47\|\|12
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan="10"\|]
	! Total
			\|]
	!69!!14!!3!!0!!10!!3!!0!!0!!82!!17
			\|La Liga
			\|32\|\|8\|\|9\|\|0\|\|12{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|3\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|53\|\|11
	\|-		\|-
	\|~~rowspan="6" valign="center"\|~~ ]		\|]
	\|]		\|La Liga
			\|34\|\|4\|\|4\|\|1\|\|11{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|0\|\|4{{efn\|One appearance in ], one appearance in ], two appearances and one goal in ]}}\|\|1\|\|53\|\|6
	\|32\|\|8\|\|9\|\|0\|\|12\|\|3\|\|0\|\|0\|\|53\|\|11
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	\|]
			\|La Liga
	\|34\|\|4\|\|4\|\|1\|\|11\|\|0\|\|4\|\|1\|\|53\|\|6
			\|31\|\|3\|\|1\|\|2\|\|11{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|0\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|43\|\|5
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	\|]
			\|La Liga
	\|31\|\|3\|\|1\|\|2\|\|11\|\|0\|\|colspan=2\|—\|\|43\|\|5
			\|30\|\|10\|\|4\|\|0\|\|6{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|1\|\|2{{efn\|One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup}}\|\|0\|\|42\|\|11
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	\|]
			\|La Liga
	\|30\|\|10\|\|4\|\|0\|\|6\|\|1\|\|2\|\|0\|\|42\|\|11
			\|30\|\|7\|\|4\|\|1\|\|11{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|0\|\|4{{efn\|One appearance and one goal in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in Supercopa de España, two in FIFA Club World Cup}}\|\|1\|\|49\|\|9
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	\|]
			\|La Liga
	\|29\|\|7\|\|4\|\|1\|\|10\|\|0\|\|4\|\|1\|\|47\|\|9
			\|27\|\|3\|\|4\|\|2\|\|4{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|1\|\|2{{efn\|One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup}}\|\|0\|\|37\|\|6
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	! Total
			\|La Liga
	!156!!32!!22!!4!!50!!4!!10!!2!!238!!41
			\|23\|\|1\|\|1\|\|0\|\|4{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|1\|\|2{{efn\|Appearance(s) in Supercopa de España}}\|\|1\|\|30\|\|3
	\|-		\|-
			\|]
	! colspan="2" \| Career total
			\|La Liga
	!225!!46!!26!!6!!62!!7!!10!!2!!327!!61
			\|25\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|3{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|29\|\|0
			\|-
			\|]
			\|La Liga
			\|14\|\|1\|\|3\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|0\|\|17\|\|2
			\|-
			!colspan="2"\|Total
			!246!!37!!31!!7!!62!!6!!14!!3!!353!!53
			\|-
			\|]
			\|]
			\|La Liga
			\|12\|\|0\|\|1\|\|0\|\|6{{efn\|name=UCL}}\|\|1\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|19\|\|1
			\|-
			\|rowspan="3"\|]
			\|]
			\|La Liga
			\|29\|\|8\|\|1\|\|0\|\|6{{efn\|Appearance(s) in ]}}\|\|1\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|36\|\|9
			\|-
			\|]
			\|La Liga
			\|3\|\|1\|\|1\|\|1\|\|0\|\|0\|\|colspan="2"\|—\|\|4\|\|2
			\|-
			!colspan="2"\|Total
			!32!!9!!2!!1!!6!!1!!colspan="2"\|—!!40!!11
			\|-
			!colspan="3"\|Career total
			!415!!76!!38!!10!!86!!11!!16!!3!!555!!100
	\|}		\|}
			{{notelist}}
	<small><sup>1</sup> Includes ], ] and ].</small>

	===International===		===International===
	{{updated\|27 ~~March~~ ~~2018~~}}<ref name= "Espn FC Profile">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.espnfc.com/player/143564/isco?season=2014\|title = Isco\|~~accessdate~~ = 17 March 2015\|website = ESPN FC}}</ref><ref name="NFT">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/51055/Isco.html\|title = Isco\|~~accessdate~~ = 17 March 2015\|website = National ~~football~~ ~~Team~~}}</ref>		{{updated\|match played 10 June 2019}}<ref name= "Espn FC Profile">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.espnfc.com/player/143564/isco?season=2014\|title = Isco\|access-date = 17 March 2015\|website = ESPN FC}}</ref><ref name="NFT">{{Cite web\|url = http://www.national-football-teams.com/player/51055/Isco.html\|title = Isco\|access-date = 17 March 2015\|website = National Football Teams}}</ref>

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
			\|+ Appearances and goals by national team and year
	! colspan="5" \|Spain
			!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
	\|-		\|-
			\|rowspan="7"\|]
	!Year
			\|2013\|\|2\|\|0
	!Apps
	!Goals
	\|-		\|-
			\|2014\|\|4\|\|1
	\|2013
	\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|0
	\|-		\|-
			\|2015\|\|6\|\|0
	\|2014
	\|align=center\|4
	\|align=center\|1
	\|-		\|-
			\|2016\|\|5\|\|1
	\|2015
	\|align=center\|6
	\|align=center\|0
	\|-		\|-
			\|2017\|\|8\|\|5
	\|2016
	\|align=center\|5
	\|align=center\|1
	\|-		\|-
			\|2018\|\|11\|\|5
	\|2017
	\|align=center\|7
	\|align=center\|5
	\|-		\|-
			\|2019\|\|2\|\|0
	\|2018
	\|align=center\|2
	\|align=center\|3
	\|-		\|-
	!Total		!colspan="2"\|Total!!38!!12
	!26
	!10
	\|}		\|}

	===International goals===
	:''Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT"/>		:''Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first.''<ref name="NFT"/>

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+ List of international goals scored by Isco
	! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
			! No. !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
	\|-		\|-
	\| 1. \|\| 15 November 2014 \|\| ], ], Spain \|\| {{fb\|BLR}} \|\| align=center \| '''1'''–0 \|\| align=center \| 3–0 \|\| ]		\| 1. \|\| 15 November 2014 \|\| ], ], Spain \|\| {{fb\|BLR}} \|\| align=center \| '''1'''–0 \|\| align=center \| 3–0 \|\| ]
Line 215:		Line 308:
	\| 7. \|\| 6 October 2017 \|\| ], ], Spain \|\| {{fb\|ALB}} \|\| align=center \| '''2'''–0 \|\| align=center \| 3–0		\| 7. \|\| 6 October 2017 \|\| ], ], Spain \|\| {{fb\|ALB}} \|\| align=center \| '''2'''–0 \|\| align=center \| 3–0
	\|-		\|-
	\| 8. \|\|rowspan="3"\| 27 March 2018 \|\|rowspan="3"\| ], ], Spain \|\|rowspan="3"\| {{fb\|ARG}} \|\| align=center \| '''2'''–0 \|\|rowspan="3" align=center \| 6–1 \|\|rowspan="3"\| Friendly		\| 8. \|\|rowspan="3"\| 27 March 2018 \|\|rowspan="3"\| ], ], Spain \|\|rowspan="3"\| {{fb\|ARG}} \|\| align=center \| '''2'''–0 \|\|rowspan="3" align=center \| 6–1 \|\|rowspan="3"\| Friendly
	\|-		\|-
	\| 9. \|\| align=center \| '''3'''–1		\| 9. \|\| align=center \| '''3'''–1
	\|-		\|-
	\| 10. \|\| align=center \| '''6'''–1		\| 10. \|\| align=center \| '''6'''–1
			\|-
			\| 11. \|\| 25 June 2018 \|\| ], ], Russia \|\| {{fb\|MAR}} \|\| align=center \| '''1'''–1 \|\| align=center \| 2–2 \|\| ]
			\|-
			\| 12. \|\| 11 September 2018 \|\| ], ], Spain \|\| {{fb\|CRO}} \|\| align=center \| '''6'''–0 \|\| align=center \| 6–0 \|\| ]
	\|}		\|}

	==Honours==		==Honours==
			'''Valencia Mestalla'''
	===Club===
			*]: ]<ref name=cumplido/>
	;Real Madrid
	*]: ]
	*]: ]<ref name="cdr">{{cite web\|last1=Jenson\|first1=Pete\|title=Barcelona 1–2 Real Madrid: Gareth Bale scores stunning late winner to clinch Copa del Rey and win first trophy in Spain\|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2606250/Barcelona-1-2-Real-Madrid-match-report-Gareth-Bale-scores-stunning-late-winner-clinch-Copa-del-Rey-win-trophy-Spain.html\|publisher=Mail Online\|accessdate=20 August 2014\|date=16 April 2014}}</ref>
	*]: ]
	*]: ],<ref name="cl2014" /> ],<ref name="cl2016" /> ]
	*]: ],<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Winter\|first1=Henry\|title=Real Madrid 2 Sevilla 0: Cristiano Ronaldo at the double as European Cup winners claim Uefa Super Cup in Cardiff\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/11029877/Real-Madrid-2-Sevilla-0-Cristiano-Ronaldo-at-the-double-as-European-Cup-winners-claim-Uefa-Super-Cup-in-Cardiff.html\|publisher=The Telegraph\|accessdate=20 August 2014\|date=12 August 2014}}</ref> ], ]
	*]: ], ], ]

			'''Real Madrid'''
	===International===
			*]: ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/real-madrid-crowned-201617-laliga-santander-champions\|title=Real Madrid crowned 2016/17 LaLiga Santander\|date=21 May 2017\|publisher=LaLiga\|access-date=22 May 2017}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/real-madrid-win-2019-20-laliga-santander\|title=Real Madrid win 2019/20 LaLiga Santander\|date=16 July 2020\|publisher=LaLiga\|access-date=17 July 2020}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite web \|last=Westwood \|first=James \|date=30 April 2022 \|title=Real Madrid clinch 35th La Liga title with four games to spare after victory over Espanyol \|url=https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/real-madrid-35th-la-liga-title/bltb8dfbd27f32f5feb \|access-date=30 April 2022 \|website=Goal.com}}</ref>
			*]: ]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Late Gareth Bale stunner wins Copa del Rey for Real Madrid\|url=http://www.firstpost.com/sports/late-gareth-bale-stunner-wins-copa-del-ray-for-real-madrid-1483863.html\|work=]\|access-date=20 August 2014\|date=17 April 2014}}</ref>
			*]: ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2017/08/17/5994d0f5e2704e1a298b46ba.html\|title=Real Madrid win their tenth Supercopa de Espana\|date=17 August 2017\|access-date=18 August 2017\|website=Marca\|location=Spain}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/cronica/2020/01/12/5e1b882ce2704e6d7a8b4598.html\|title=Real Madrid win the Supercopa from the spot\|date=12 January 2020\|access-date=12 January 2020\|website=Marca\|location=Spain}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2022/01/16/61e481b0ca4741226d8b458c.html\|title=Modric and Benzema fire Real Madrid to the Supercopa title \|newspaper=Marca \|first=Euan \|last=Mctear \|date=16 January 2022\|access-date=16 January 2022}}</ref>
			*]: ],<ref name="cl2014" /> ],<ref name="cl2016" /> ], ],<ref>{{cite news \|last=McNulty \|first=Phil \|date=26 May 2018 \|title=Real Madrid 3–1 Liverpool \|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/44258022 \|website=BBC Sport \|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref> ]<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/0275-15415a62aaf0-36d3e17d7404-1000/ \|title=Champions League final: Vinícius Júnior scores only goal as Real Madrid deny Liverpool again \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=28 May 2022 \|access-date=28 May 2022}}</ref>
			*]: ],<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Winter\|first1=Henry\|title=Real Madrid 2 Sevilla 0: Cristiano Ronaldo at the double as European Cup winners claim Uefa Super Cup in Cardiff\|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/11029877/Real-Madrid-2-Sevilla-0-Cristiano-Ronaldo-at-the-double-as-European-Cup-winners-claim-Uefa-Super-Cup-in-Cardiff.html \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/11029877/Real-Madrid-2-Sevilla-0-Cristiano-Ronaldo-at-the-double-as-European-Cup-winners-claim-Uefa-Super-Cup-in-Cardiff.html \|archive-date=12 January 2022 \|url-access=subscription \|url-status=live\|work=The Telegraph\|access-date=20 August 2014\|date=12 August 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> ], ]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.uefa.com/newsfiles/supercup/2017/2022539_fr.pdf \|title=Full Time Report Final – Real Madrid v Manchester United \|website=UEFA.com \|publisher=Union of European Football Associations \|date=8 August 2017 \|access-date=15 August 2018}}</ref>
			*]: ], ], ], ]<ref>{{cite news \|last=Bell \|first=Arch \|date=22 December 2018 \|title=Real hit the jackpot in the final \|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/12/22/5c1e83a4e5fdea4a6f8b4581.html \|work=] \|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref>

			'''Spain U17'''
			*] third place: ]<ref>{{cite web\|title=FIFA U17 World Cup – Columbia 0 – 1 Spain\|url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/u17worldcup/nigeria2009/matches/round=253823/match=300102254/report.html\|publisher=FIFA\|access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref>

			'''Spain U21'''
	*]: ]<ref name="u21" />		*]: ]<ref name="u21" />
	*]: Third Place ]<ref>{{cite web\|title=FIFA U17 World Cup – Columbia 0 – 1 Spain\|url=https://www.fifa.com/tournaments/archive/u17worldcup/nigeria2009/matches/round=253823/match=300102254/report.html\|publisher=FIFA.com\|accessdate=20 August 2014}}</ref>

	~~===~~Individual~~===~~		'''Individual'''
	* ]: 2012<ref>{{cite web\|title=Isco wins the 2012 Golden Boy award\|url=http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/34796/isco-wins-the-2012-golden-boy-award/\|work=insidespanishfootball.com\|~~accessdate~~=13 September 2013\|date=22 December 2012\|~~deadurl~~=~~yes~~\|~~archiveurl~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113135042/http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/34796/isco-wins-the-2012-golden-boy-award/\|~~archivedate~~=13 November 2013~~\|df=dmy-all~~}}</ref>		* ]: 2012<ref>{{cite web\|title=Isco wins the 2012 Golden Boy award\|url=http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/34796/isco-wins-the-2012-golden-boy-award/\|work=insidespanishfootball.com\|access-date=13 September 2013\|date=22 December 2012\|url-status=dead\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113135042/http://www.insidespanishfootball.com/34796/isco-wins-the-2012-golden-boy-award/\|archive-date=13 November 2013}}</ref>
	* ]: 2012<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Melling\|first1=Cam\|title=Real Madrid: What Will Isco Bring To The Table?\|url=http://www.soccersouls.com/2013/07/27/real-madrid-what-will-isco-bring-to-the-table/\|publisher=SoccerSouls\|~~accessdate~~=20 August 2014\|date=27 July 2013}}</ref>		* ]: 2012<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Melling\|first1=Cam\|title=Real Madrid: What Will Isco Bring To The Table?\|url=http://www.soccersouls.com/2013/07/27/real-madrid-what-will-isco-bring-to-the-table/\|publisher=SoccerSouls\|access-date=20 August 2014\|date=27 July 2013\|archive-date=17 November 2016\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161117214629/http://www.soccersouls.com/2013/07/27/real-madrid-what-will-isco-bring-to-the-table/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	* ] Bronze Boot: ]<ref name="gb13" />		* ] Bronze Boot: ]<ref name="gb13" />
	* ] Team of the Tournament: ]<ref name="tot13" />		* ] Team of the Tournament: ]<ref name="tot13" />
	* ]: 2013<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bravo awards\|url=~~http~~://www.rsssf.~~com~~/miscellaneous/bravo-awards.html\|publisher=rsssf,com\|~~accessdate~~=20 August 2014}}</ref>		* ]: 2013<ref>{{cite web\|title=Bravo awards\|url=https://www.rsssf.org/miscellaneous/bravo-awards.html\|publisher=rsssf,com\|access-date=20 August 2014}}</ref>
	* ] Team of the Season: ]<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2476068.html \| title = UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season \| ~~website~~ = UEFA~~.com~~ \| date = 5 June 2017 \| access-date = 6 June 2017}}</ref>		* UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: ]<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/newsid=2476068.html \| title = UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season \| publisher = UEFA \| date = 5 June 2017 \| access-date = 6 June 2017}}</ref>
	* ] ~~2nd~~ ~~team:~~ ~~2017~~<ref>{{cite ~~web~~ \|url=https://www.~~fifpro~~.~~org~~/news/~~2016~~-~~2017~~-~~world~~-11-~~the~~-~~reserve~~-~~teams/en/~~ \|~~title~~=~~2016–2017~~ ~~World~~ ~~11:~~ ~~the~~ ~~Reserve~~ ~~Teams~~ – ~~FIFPro~~ ~~World Players' Union \|publisher=FIFPro.org \|date=23~~ ~~October~~ ~~2017~~ \|access-date=23 ~~October~~ ~~2017~~}}</ref>		* ]: ]<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/isco-is-named-laliga-ea-sports-potm-for-april\|publisher=La Liga\|date=3 May 2024\|title= Isco is named LALIGA EA SPORTS POTM for April\|access-date=3 May 2024}}</ref>
			*]: ] (with ])<ref>{{cite news\|url=https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/news/isco-and-fekir-win-the-laliga-ea-sports-best-play-for-april\|publisher=La Liga\|date=30 April 2024\|title= Isco and Fekir win the LALIGA EA SPORTS Best Play for April\|access-date=30 April 2024}}</ref>
	* ] 5th team: 2013<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/fifpro-announces-reserve-teams-of-the-year-but-luis-suarez-and-arjen-robben-wont-be-laughing-while-9062047.html#gallery \|title=FifPro announces reserve Teams of the Year – but Luis Suarez and Arjen Robben won't be laughing while Iker Casillas is somehow named the second best goalkeeper of 2013 \|publisher=Independent.co.uk \|date=15 January 2014 \|access-date=1 October 2017}}</ref>
			* ]: ]<ref>{{cite news\|title=Los Premios 'Team Of The Season' de LALIGA y EA SPORTS desvelan los 15 mejores jugadores de la temporada\|url=https://www.laliga.com/noticias/los-premios-team-of-the-season-de-laliga-y-ea-sports-desvelan-los-15-mejores-jugadores-de-la-temporada\|language=es\|date=17 May 2024\|access-date=17 May 2024\|publisher=LaLiga}}</ref>

			==Personal life==
			Isco dated Victoria Calderon; the couple had a son.<ref>{{cite journal \|title=Isco and Sara Salamo welcome their first child into the world \|journal=Marca \|date=11 July 2017 \|url=https://www.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2019/07/11/5d2745a8ca474116658b45a3.html}}</ref> He has two more sons with actress ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Isco's Partner Revealed They Have A 'Competitive' Sex Life \|url=https://www.sportbible.com/football/iscos-partner-revealed-they-have-a-competitive-sex-life-20220802 \|website=sportbible.com \|date=2 August 2022 \|publisher=Sport bible}}</ref>

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Spanish footballer (born 1992) For other uses, see ISCO. In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Alarcón and the second or maternal family name is Suárez.

Isco

Isco after the 2018 UEFA Champions League final with Real Madrid

Personal information

Full name

Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez

Date of birth

(1992-04-21) 21 April 1992 (age 32)

Place of birth

Benalmádena, Spain

Height

1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Position(s)

Attacking midfielder, winger

Team information

Current team

Betis

Number

Youth career

1997–1999

PDM Benalmádena

1999–2006

Atlético Benamiel

2006–2009

Valencia

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps

(Gls)

2009–2011

Valencia B

(16)

2010–2011

Valencia

(0)

2011–2013

Málaga

(14)

2013–2022

Real Madrid

246

(37)

2022

Sevilla

(0)

2023–

Betis

(9)

International career

2008

Spain U16

(1)

2008–2009

Spain U17

(6)

2010

Spain U18

(1)

2010–2011

Spain U19

(7)

2011

Spain U20

(1)

2011–2014

Spain U21

(14)

2012

Spain U23

(0)

2013–2019

Spain

(12)

Medal record

Men's football

Representing Spain
FIFA U-17 World Cup
	2009 Nigeria	Team
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner	2013 Israel	Team

*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:36, 22 December 2024 (UTC)

Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez (Spanish pronunciation: [fɾanˈθisko roˈman alaɾˈkon ˈswaɾeθ]; born 21 April 1992), commonly known as Isco ([ˈisko]), is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for La Liga side Real Betis.

He began his career at Valencia, playing mainly in its reserve team, before joining Málaga in 2011. His performances at Málaga earned him the Golden Boy award in 2012, and a €30 million move to Real Madrid in June 2013, with whom he won 19 major trophies including five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and four FIFA Club World Cup titles.

Isco represented Spain at various youth levels, including at the 2012 Olympics, and made his senior international debut in 2013, later taking part at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Club career

Valencia

Isco was born in Benalmádena, Málaga, Andalusia. As a child he played for Atlético Benamiel, where his teammates included Charlie I'Anson. A product of Valencia's youth system, he spent the 2009–10 season with the club's reserve team in Segunda División B, netting once in 26 games and suffering relegation.

While still registered with the reserves, Isco made his debut with the first team on 11 November 2010, against Logroñés in the 2010–11 Copa del Rey, scoring two goals in a 4–1 home win (Paco Alcácer made his senior debut in the same fixture). He played his first La Liga match three days later, featuring for 20 minutes in a 2–0 home win against Getafe after coming on as a substitute for Aritz Aduriz; he thereafter made three further league appearances and two in the UEFA Champions League, all from the bench, and helped the B-team return to the third level by scoring 15 goals in their campaign.

Málaga

In mid-July 2011, Isco moved back to his home province and signed a five-year contract with Málaga after the club activated his buy-out clause of €6 million. He scored his first goal for his new team on 21 November 2011, starting in a 3–1 away win against Racing de Santander; he netted again the following week in a 2–1 win against Villarreal, and finished his first season with 32 games and five goals as the side qualified for the UEFA Champions League for the first time in its history.

On 18 September 2012, in Málaga's first game in the Champions League group stage, Isco netted twice in a 3–0 home win over Zenit, also being chosen as Man of the Match. On 22 December he scored the first goal in an eventual 3–2 win against Real Madrid at La Rosaleda, leading the locals to their first victory over that opponent in 29 years; in December he won the Golden Boy award, beating Stephan El Shaarawy and Thibaut Courtois.

On 28 January 2013, Isco ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new contract with Málaga – his new buyout clause was set at €35 million. He scored his eleventh goal of the campaign on 13 March, netting the opener in a 2–0 home win against Porto, good enough for last-eight qualification after the 0–1 first leg loss at the Estádio do Dragão.

Real Madrid

On 17 June 2013, Isco confirmed that he had received offers from Real Madrid and former Málaga manager Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City, but stated he would only make a final decision on his future after the UEFA European Under-21 Championship final. On 26 June, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez confirmed that a deal had been reached with the player and that he would be presented by the club next week, once he passed his medical; the following day he signed a five-year contract, with Real Madrid paying €30 million for his services, thus becoming the first signing of newly appointed manager Carlo Ancelotti.

On 18 August 2013 Isco made his official debut for the Merengues, recording an assist and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 home win over Real Betis, the latter coming through an 85th-minute header. He continued with his form by netting two goals against Athletic Bilbao on 1 September (3–1, also at the Santiago Bernabéu).

In spite of continuing to score regularly when featured, Isco received limited opportunities in the first team due to the 4–3–3 formation not being suited for his style, but Ancelotti stated that it was "a temporary problem". He scored 11 goals in 53 official games in his first season, including 61 minutes in the Champions League final, a 4–1 win over Atlético Madrid in Lisbon.

Isco started the first game of the 2014–15 season against Real Sociedad, and scored the first in a 4–1 win against Almería on 12 December 2014. He was a regular starter in the club's FIFA Club World Cup winning campaign, scoring the last in a 4–0 semi-final routing of Cruz Azul. His performances over the season earned him many plaudits, and he was compared to Zinedine Zidane by the French legend himself.

Prior to the start of the 2015–16 season, Isco switched his shirt number from 23 to 22, which he had previously worn at Málaga. On 21 November 2015, as Real lost 0–4 at home to Barcelona in El Clásico, he was sent off in the 84th minute for a foul on Neymar. He scored twice on 2 December, as the team won 3–1 at Cádiz in the first leg of the last 32 of the domestic cup. Isco was a part-time starter when the team won the 2015–16 UEFA Champions League defeating Atlético Madrid 5–3 on penalties in the final played at the San Siro in Milan, Italy.

He appeared 30 times during the 2016–17 season, as Real Madrid won the La Liga title; he also started in the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League final against Juventus in Cardiff, which Madrid won 4–1.

On 8 August 2017, Isco scored a goal in the 2017 UEFA Super Cup, contributing to Real Madrid's 2–1 victory against Manchester United. His performance earned him the man of the match award. In September 2017, he signed a new deal with Real Madrid until June 2022. During the 2017–18 UEFA Champions League, he made eleven appearances, when Madrid won their third consecutive and 13th overall Champions League title as they beat Liverpool 3–1 in Kyiv. He made 23 appearances during the league season, as Real Madrid won the 2019–20 La Liga. In the 2021–22 season he was not an important player under Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid triumphed in 2021–22 La Liga and the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League. On 30 May 2022, Isco confirmed on social media that he was leaving the club after nine years.

Sevilla

On 7 August 2022, Sevilla announced that the club reached an agreement in principle for the signing of Isco, with the player agreeing to a two-year contract. On 21 December 2022, Isco and Sevilla agreed to terminate their contract. On 22 December, Sevilla coach Jorge Sampaoli said Isco "did not meet the club's expectations".

In the January transfer window, Isco came close to signing with Bundesliga club Union Berlin. However, on 31 January 2023, the deal collapsed, despite him passing medical tests, as the German club claimed that he made new demands that differed from the original agreement. However Isco’s representatives also claimed that Union Berlin has amended the contract the moment before Isco was going to sign it, in terms of both sporting terms and salary.

Betis

On 26 July 2023, Isco joined Real Betis on a one-year deal. On 13 August 2023, during the opening matchday of La Liga, Isco played his first game for Betis, facing off against Villarreal. Later, on 28 August, he netted his first goal for Betis when they played against Athletic Bilbao, marking an end to his year-long absence from the scoresheet. However, despite his goal, Betis suffered a 4–2 defeat.

On 28 December 2023, Isco extended his contract with Betis until June 2027. In the 2023–24 season, he was the player with most man of the match awards in La Liga in 19 occasions.

International career

Isco appeared with Spain's U17 in 2009 FIFA World Cup, scoring three times in the process as the nation finished third. In 2011 he represented his country – together with Málaga teammate Recio – in the U-20 World Cup held in Colombia, netting one goal in an eventual quarter-final exit.

On 28 February 2012, Isco was called to the Spain under-23s team for a friendly against Egypt, but did not leave the bench. On 15 May he was picked for the first time to the senior team for friendlies with Serbia and South Korea, but took no part in either match. In July, he went with the under-23 team to the Olympics in London, starting all of Spain's matches as they were eliminated without scoring a goal.

On 6 February 2013, Isco made his debut with the main squad, playing the last 30 minutes in a 3–1 win over Uruguay in Doha, Qatar. Also that year he appeared at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel, he scored in the final and finished the competition with the Bronze Boot (3 Goals) and made the team of the tournament as a key player for the eventual winners.

Isco scored his first international goal for Spain in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Belarus in Huelva on 15 November 2014, opening a 3–0 win.

Isco scored his first hat-trick for Spain on 27 March 2018, netting three goals against Argentina in a 6–1 friendly win.

In May 2018, he was named in Spain's final squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first and only goal in the last group stage match against Morocco, in an eventual 2–2 draw. His goal helped the team to qualify to the second round as group winners.

In May 2021, Isco was omitted from Spain's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.

Style of play

Isco began his career as an attacking midfielder or as a second striker: at Málaga, under Manuel Pellegrini, he often played in an attacking role in the team's 4–2–3–1 formation. Following his move to Real Madrid, manager Carlo Ancelotti also played him in a deep-lying playmaker role requiring more sacrifice and defensive duties than his natural position. He has also been deployed as a winger on occasion.

A quick, skillful and creative player, with excellent technique and ball control, Isco is known for his natural ability to pick out an inch-perfect pass, dribble effortlessly through two or three challenges or drift a shot into the top corner of the goal. His one-step-ahead reading of the game, his anticipation of space and the general directing of his side's performances are his most common traits.

In 2013, Isco was credited by Marca journalist Pablo Polo as being "the most promising young player in Spanish football", comparing his strength, skill, and low centre of gravity to Sergio Agüero, and his vision and passing abilities to Zinedine Zidane. Former Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas predicted in 2015 that Isco would become Spain's most important player.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 4 January 2025

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club	Season	League			Copa del Rey		Europe		Other		Total
Club	Season	Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Valencia Mestalla	2009–10	Segunda División B	26	1	—		—		—		26	1
	2010–11	Tercera División	26	15	—		—		2	0	28	15
	Total		52	16	0	0	0	0	2	0	54	16
Valencia	2010–11	La Liga	4	0	1	2	2	0	—		7	2
Málaga	2011–12	La Liga	32	5	3	0	—		—		35	5
	2012–13	La Liga	37	9	0	0	10	3	—		47	12
	Total		69	14	3	0	10	3	—		82	17
Real Madrid	2013–14	La Liga	32	8	9	0	12	3	—		53	11
	2014–15	La Liga	34	4	4	1	11	0	4	1	53	6
	2015–16	La Liga	31	3	1	2	11	0	—		43	5
	2016–17	La Liga	30	10	4	0	6	1	2	0	42	11
	2017–18	La Liga	30	7	4	1	11	0	4	1	49	9
	2018–19	La Liga	27	3	4	2	4	1	2	0	37	6
	2019–20	La Liga	23	1	1	0	4	1	2	1	30	3
	2020–21	La Liga	25	0	1	0	3	0	0	0	29	0
	2021–22	La Liga	14	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	17	2
	Total		246	37	31	7	62	6	14	3	353	53
Sevilla	2022–23	La Liga	12	0	1	0	6	1	—		19	1
Betis	2023–24	La Liga	29	8	1	0	6	1	—		36	9
	2024–25	La Liga	3	1	1	1	0	0	—		4	2
	Total		32	9	2	1	6	1	—		40	11
Career total			415	76	38	10	86	11	16	3	555	100

Appearance(s) in Tercera División promotion play-offs
^ Appearance(s) in UEFA Champions League
One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in Supercopa de España, two appearances and one goal in FIFA Club World Cup
One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup
One appearance and one goal in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in Supercopa de España, two in FIFA Club World Cup
One appearance in UEFA Super Cup, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup
Appearance(s) in Supercopa de España
Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League

International

As of match played 10 June 2019

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Spain	2013	2	0
	2014	4	1
	2015	6	0
	2016	5	1
	2017	8	5
	2018	11	5
	2019	2	0
Total		38	12

Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first.

List of international goals scored by Isco
No.	Date	Venue	Opponent	Score	Result	Competition
1.	15 November 2014	Estadio Nuevo Colombino, Huelva, Spain	Belarus	1–0	3–0	UEFA Euro 2016 qualification
2.	15 November 2016	Wembley Stadium, London, England	England	2–2	2–2	Friendly
3.	24 March 2017	El Molinón, Gijón, Spain	Israel	4–1	4–1	2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
4.	2 September 2017	Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain	Italy	1–0	3–0
5.	2 September 2017	Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain	Italy	2–0	3–0
6.	5 September 2017	Rheinpark Stadion, Vaduz, Liechtenstein	Liechtenstein	4–0	8–0
7.	6 October 2017	Estadio José Rico Pérez, Alicante, Spain	Albania	2–0	3–0
8.	27 March 2018	Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain	Argentina	2–0	6–1	Friendly
9.				3–1
10.				6–1
11.	25 June 2018	Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad, Russia	Morocco	1–1	2–2	2018 FIFA World Cup
12.	11 September 2018	Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche, Spain	Croatia	6–0	6–0	2018–19 UEFA Nations League A

Honours

Valencia Mestalla

Tercera División Group VI: 2010–11

Real Madrid

La Liga: 2016–17, 2019–20, 2021–22
Copa del Rey: 2013–14
Supercopa de España: 2017, 2020, 2022
UEFA Champions League: 2013–14, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2021–22
UEFA Super Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017
FIFA Club World Cup: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

Spain U17

FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2009

Spain U21

UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2013

Individual

Golden Boy Award: 2012
La Liga Breakthrough Player: 2012
UEFA European Under-21 Championship Bronze Boot: 2013
UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013
Trofeo Bravo: 2013
UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2016–17
La Liga Player of the Month: April 2024
La Liga Play of the Month: April 2024 (with Nabil Fekir)
La Liga Team of the Season: 2023–24

Personal life

Isco dated Victoria Calderon; the couple had a son. He has two more sons with actress Sara Sálamo.

References

"Acta del Partido celebrado el 14 de diciembre de 2013, en Pamplona" [Minutes of the Match held on 14 December 2013, in Pamplona] (in Spanish). Royal Spanish Football Federation. Retrieved 15 June 2019.
"FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017: List of players: Real Madrid CF" (PDF). FIFA. 29 November 2017. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
"Isco". Real Madrid CF. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
Neil Johnston (20 August 2014). "Charlie I'Anson: The only Englishman in Spain's elite". BBC Sport. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
"Copa del Rey: Isco y Vicente alegran la noche en Mestalla (4–1)" [Copa del Rey: Isco and Vicente light up night at Mestalla (4–1)] (in Spanish). Goal.com. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2014.
"A octavos (4–1)" [To the round-of-16 (4–1)] (in Spanish). Valencia CF. 11 November 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
Valencia get back to winning ways Archived 24 October 2012 at the Wayback Machine; ESPN Soccernet, 14 November 2010
"Isco: Matches 2010–11". BDFutbol. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
"Isco: Temporada 2010/2011". Resultados Futbol (in Spanish). Retrieved 26 November 2018.
^ "Objetivo cumplido" [Objective complete]. Deporte Valenciano (in Spanish). 29 May 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
Isco firma cinco temporadas por el Málaga (Isco signs for five seasons with Málaga); Marca (newspaper), 11 July 2011 (in Spanish)
Malaga up to fifth Archived 15 July 2012 at archive.today; ESPN Soccernet, 21 November 2011
Malaga 2–1 Villarreal: Toulalan scores and is sent off as Manuel Pellegrini's men go fifth in La Liga; Goal.com, 28 November 2011
Magical Málaga make it a debut to remember; UEFA, 18 September 2012
"Malaga 3–2 Real Madrid: Casillas dropped as beleaguered Blancos succumb to Santa Cruz double". Goal.com. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
"Isco, ganador del prestigioso Golden Boy" [Isco, winner of prestigious Golden Boy award] (in Spanish). Málaga's official website. 22 December 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
Ed Dove (28 March 2013). "Isco: Most Improved Players". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
"Isco ends speculation regarding future by penning new Malaga contract". Sky Sports. 28 January 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
"Santa Cruz sends Málaga into last eight". UEFA. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
"Málaga cruise into Champions League quarter-finals after Porto are sunk". The Guardian. 13 March 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
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v t e Real Betis – current squad
1 Silva 2 Bellerín 3 Llorente 4 Johnny 5 Bartra 6 Natan 7 Juanmi 8 Roque 9 Ávila 10 Abde 11 Bakambu 12 Rodriguez 13 Adrián 14 William 15 Perraud 16 Altimira 18 Fornals 19 Losada 20 Lo Celso 21 Roca 22 Isco 23 Sabaly 24 Ruibal 25 Vieites Head coach: Pellegrini

Spain squads

v t e Spain men's football squad – 2012 Summer Olympics
1 De Gea 2 Azpilicueta 3 Domínguez 4 J. Martínez (c) 5 I. Martínez 6 Alba 7 Adrián 8 Muniain 9 Rodrigo 10 Mata 11 Koke 12 Montoya 13 Botía 14 Romeu 15 Isco 16 Tello 17 Herrera 18 Mariño Coach: Milla

v t e Spain squad – 2018 FIFA World Cup
1 De Gea 2 Carvajal 3 Piqué 4 Nacho 5 Busquets 6 Iniesta 7 Saúl 8 Koke 9 Rodrigo 10 Thiago 11 Vázquez 12 Odriozola 13 Arrizabalaga 14 Azpilicueta 15 Ramos (c) 16 Monreal 17 Aspas 18 Alba 19 Costa 20 Asensio 21 Silva 22 Isco 23 Reina Coach: Hierro

Awards

v t e La Liga Young Player of the Year - LFP Awards
2009: Busquets 2010: Pedro 2011: Muniain 2012: Isco 2013: Illarramendi 2014: Rafinha 2016: Asensio

v t e Golden Boy award winners
2003: Van der Vaart 2004: Rooney 2005: Messi 2006: Fàbregas 2007: Agüero 2008: Anderson 2009: Pato 2010: Balotelli 2011: Götze 2012: Isco 2013: Pogba 2014: Sterling 2015: Martial 2016: Sanches 2017: Mbappé 2018: De Ligt 2019: Félix 2020: Haaland 2021: Pedri 2022: Gavi 2023: Bellingham 2024: Yamal

Bravo Award

1978: Case
1979: Birtles
1980: H. Müller
1981: Wark
1982: Shaw
1983: Bonini
1984: Righetti
1985: Butragueño
1986: Butragueño
1987: van Basten
1988: Ohana
1989: Maldini
1990: Baggio
1991: Prosinečki
1992: Guardiola
1993: Giggs
1994: Panucci
1995: Kluivert
1996: Del Piero
1997: Ronaldo
1998: Ronaldo
1999: Buffon
2000: Casillas
2001: Hargreaves
2002: Metzelder
2003: Rooney
2004: C. Ronaldo
2005: Robben
2006: Fàbregas
2007: Messi
2008: Benzema
2009: Busquets
2010: T. Müller
2011: Hazard
2012: Verratti
2013: Isco
2014: Pogba
2015: Berardi

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