1. Isco began his career at Valencia, playing mainly in its reserve team, before joining Malaga in 2011.
17 Facts About Isco
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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.
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On 17 June 2013, Isco confirmed that he had received offers from Real Madrid and former Malaga 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.
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Isco scored 11 goals in 53 official games in his first season.
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Isco's performance earned him the man of the match award.
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On 30 May 2022, Isco confirmed on social media that he was leaving the club after nine years.
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However Isco's representatives 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.
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On 26 July 2023, Isco joined Real Betis on a one-year deal.
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On 13 August 2023, during the opening matchday of La Liga, Isco played his first game for Betis, facing off against Villarreal.
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On 28 December 2023, Isco extended his contract with Betis until June 2027.
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Isco appeared with Spain's U17 in 2009 FIFA World Cup, scoring three times in the process as the nation finished third.
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On 28 February 2012, Isco was called to the Spain under-23s team for a friendly against Egypt, but did not leave the bench.
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Isco's goal helped the team to qualify to the second round as group winners.
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In May 2021, Isco was omitted from Spain's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
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Isco's 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.
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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 Aguero, and his vision and passing abilities to Zinedine Zidane.
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Former Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas predicted in 2015 that Isco would become Spain's most important player.