Skip to content

Questions about Iker Casillas

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Iker Casillas born?

Iker Casillas Fernández was born on the 20th of May 1981 in Móstoles, a town in the province of Madrid. His parents José Luis and María del Carmen Fernández González moved from Navalacruz in Ávila to settle there.

What record did Iker Casillas set playing for Real Madrid?

Iker Casillas became the youngest goalkeeper to play in and win a Champions League final when Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3, 0 in May 2000 at nineteen years and four days old. He surpassed Paco Buyo's record of 454 matches played by February 2009 to become the most-capped goalkeeper in the club's history.

How many times did Iker Casillas win the UEFA European Championship?

Iker Casillas won the UEFA European Championship once as captain when Spain beat Germany in the final on the 29th of June 2008. He also captained Spain to their first ever World Cup title with a 1, 0 win against the Netherlands on the 11th of July 2010.

Why did Iker Casillas retire from professional football?

Iker Casillas retired from professional football after suffering an acute myocardial infarction or heart attack during training on the 1st of May 2019. He announced his retirement from professional football on the 4th of August 2020 following this medical emergency.

What awards did Iker Casillas receive for his goalkeeping career?

Iker Casillas won the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award five consecutive times from 2007 to 2012 and received the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove in 2010. France Football named him the fourth greatest goalkeeper in history in 2016 while he was selected in the FIFPro World XI five times.