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Saúl Ñíguez Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Saúl Ñíguez Quick Info
Height 6 ft 0½ in
Weight 76 kg
Date of Birth November 21, 1994
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Eye Color Hazel

Saúl Ñíguez is a Spanish professional footballer who is best known for his career as a central or defensive midfielder for the Spain national team and La Liga club Atlético Madrid. He has also played for teams like Rayo Vallecano and Chelsea in the past. During the course of his career, Saúl has won several tournaments such as Supercopa de España, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA European Under-19 Championship, and has been the recipient of honors like “UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Boot”.

Born Name

Saúl Ñíguez Esclápez

Nick Name

Ñíguez

Saul Niguez during a match between Atlético Madrid and FC Bayern Munich on September 28, 2016
Saul Niguez during a match between Atlético Madrid and FC Bayern Munich on September 28, 2016

Sun Sign

Scorpio

Born Place

Elche, Spain

Nationality

Spanish

Occupation

Professional Soccer Player

Family

  • Father – Jose Antonio Niguez (Former Soccer Player)
  • Siblings – Aaron Niguez (Older Brother) (Professional Soccer Player), Jonathan Niguez (Older Brother) (Professional Soccer Player)

Manager

Niguez is signed with FDF.

Position

Midfielder

Shirt Number

8

Build

Athletic

Height

6 ft 0½ in or 184 cm

Weight

76 kg or 167.5 lbs

Girlfriend / Spouse

Saul Niguez dated –

  • Yaiza – Saul has been in a relationship with Yaiza.
Saul Niguez and Yaiza
Saul Niguez and Yaiza

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Hazel

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Short stubble beard
  • Hazel eyes
  • Tattoos
Saul Niguez in duel with Jerome Boateng of Bayern Munich during a Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich on September 28, 2016
Saul Niguez in duel with Jerome Boateng of Bayern Munich during a Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich on September 28, 2016

Brand Endorsements

Saul has not been seen in any TV advert yet.

However, he has been under contract with the well-known sportswear brand Nike.

Religion

Catholicism

Best Known For

  • Being a member of the Spanish club Atletico Madrid with whom he was able to reach the finals of the 2015-2016 Champions League season, eventually falling short of their biggest rivals Real Madrid.
  • Also known for winning the Copa Del Rey trophy with Atletico Madrid.

First Soccer Match

Niguez had his debut for Atlético Madrid on March 8, 2012 in a UEFA Europa League match against Besiktas JK.

Saul made his La Liga debut on April 21, 2013 in a 1-0 victory over Sevilla FC.

Strengths

  • Defensive contribution
  • Aerial duels
  • Holding on to the ball
  • Tackling
  • Blocking the ball
  • Stealing the ball and ball interception

Weaknesses

Focus

Saul Niguez celebrates his goal during a match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao on December 13, 2015
Saul Niguez celebrates his goal during a match between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao on December 13, 2015

Saul Niguez Facts

  1. In 2008, Niguez shifted to Madrid. At the time, he was only 13 years old.
  2. He first began playing soccer at the youth team of Real Madrid.
  3. In the summer of 2011, Saul enrolled himself into the Atletico Madrid’s first team for a pre-season preparation.
  4. Saul was sent on a season-long loan to Rayo Vallecano on July 21, 2013.
  5. He appeared in a total of 47 matches for the youth national teams of Spain.
  6. He won the 2012 U-19 UEFA European Championship with Spain.

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