Sergio Asenjo started his professional career with Valladolid in 2007, making 47 senior appearances in his first spell.
19 Facts About Sergio Asenjo
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Sergio Asenjo then moved to Atletico Madrid in 2009 and spent five seasons with the club, during which he was loaned to Malaga and Villarreal before signing for the latter on a permanent deal in 2014; his career was marred by several knee injuries.
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Sergio Asenjo previously represented the nation at various youth levels.
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Sergio Asenjo returned to the pitch following his recovery, and ultimately made just short of 50 appearances for the Estadio Jose Zorrilla-based team before earning a move to Atletico Madrid.
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Sergio Asenjo started the season as first choice, but often alternated with compatriot David de Gea.
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In May 2010, Sergio Asenjo suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and was ruled out for a further six months.
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On 6 February 2011, during a league match between Malaga and Sevilla FC, Sergio Asenjo suffered a second ACL injury to his right knee when he turned awkwardly on the pitch surface.
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Sergio Asenjo missed the remainder of the season, having only made five league appearances during his loan spell.
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Sergio Asenjo excelled during his first year, missing only three league matches and keeping nine clean sheets as the side qualified for the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League.
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Sergio Asenjo, who reclaimed his starting position following his recovery, signed a new contract in December 2016 to last until 2022.
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Sergio Asenjo spent nine months on the sidelines as a result of the injury, before making his return in November 2017 in a Copa del Rey encounter against SD Ponferradina.
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On 7 July 2022, Sergio Asenjo returned to Valladolid on a free transfer.
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Sergio Asenjo acted mainly as a backup to longtime incumbent Jordi Masip, and after being demoted to third-choice following the arrival of John, he left the club in September 2023.
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Sergio Asenjo announced his retirement from professional football on 27 July 2024, aged 35.
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In 2006, Sergio Asenjo was selected to the Spain under-17 side as they took home the bronze medal in the UEFA European Championship.
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Sergio Asenjo started in all of the matches, except the third-place play-off.
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Sergio Asenjo made his under-21 debut in late August 2008, and was first choice at the 2009 European Championships.
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Sergio Asenjo played at the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt.
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In March 2015, Sergio Asenjo received his first ever callup to the senior national team, being named in Vicente del Bosque's squad for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Ukraine and a friendly with the Netherlands.