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Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez

Spain · 184 cm · Born 21 November 1994

Latest recorded appearance

Flamengo · Estudiantes L.P. vs Flamengo · 16 October 2026

Latest match appearance in our records; this does not confirm the player’s current club.

Seasons

Choose a competition and season for results and statistics. Some seasons may be missing.

2026
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

Career history

Clubs and national teams

11 teams

Career history available. Last checked UTC.

TEAMSEASONS
Flamengo
  • 2026
  • 2025
Sevilla
  • 2024
Atletico Madrid
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2012
  • 2011
Spain
  • 2020
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
Spain U21
  • 2017
  • 2015
Rayo Vallecano
  • 2013
Spain U20
  • 2013
Spain U19
  • 2012
Spain U17
  • 2011
Atlético Madrid II
  • 2010
ChelseaSeasons not reported

All available years. Some teams or seasons may be missing. Seasons do not confirm transfer dates or appearances. Source: API-Football · As of UTC.

Honours & trophies

Competitions, seasons and finishes

All career years

Honours available. Last checked UTC.

COMPETITIONSEASONFINISH
FA CupEngland2021/20222nd Place
League CupEngland2021/20222nd Place
FIFA Intercontinental CupWorld2021 UAEWinner
La LigaSpain2020/2021Winner
Super CupSpain2019/20202nd Place
International Champions CupWorld20192nd Place
La LigaSpain2018/20192nd Place
UEFA Super CupEurope2018/2019Winner
La LigaSpain2017/20182nd Place
UEFA Europa LeagueEurope2017/2018Winner
UEFA U21 ChampionshipEurope2017 Poland2nd Place
Audi CupWorld2017Winner
UEFA Champions LeagueEurope2015/20162nd Place
Super CupSpain2014/2015Winner
Copa del ReySpain2012/2013Winner
UEFA Super CupEurope2012/2013Winner
UEFA Europa LeagueEurope2011/2012Winner

All available years. Includes wins and other finishes. Undated entries may overlap, so these are not a total trophy count. Source: API-Football · As of UTC.

Transfer history

All available years

Coverage →

History available. Last checked 02/11/2026, 17:49:19 UTC.

DATEFROMTOFEE / STATUS
22 Jul 2025
Atletico Madrid
Flamengo
Free agent
01 Jul 2025
Sevilla
Atletico Madrid
Back from Loan
15 Jul 2024
Atletico Madrid
Sevilla
Loan
01 Jul 2022
Chelsea
Atletico Madrid
N/A
31 Aug 2021
Atletico Madrid
Chelsea
Loan
01 Jul 2014
Rayo Vallecano
Atletico Madrid
N/A
23 Jul 2013
Atletico Madrid
Rayo Vallecano
Loan

Some transfers or fees may be missing. An unknown fee does not mean a free transfer. Matching reports within seven days are shown once.

Injuries & suspensions

All available years

History available. Last checked 03/11/2026, 04:45:10 UTC.

REASONSTARTEND
Knee Injury18 May 2025Not reported
Suspended10 Feb 202517 Feb 2025
Thigh Injury25 Sept 202421 Nov 2024
Suspended28 Aug 202416 Sept 2024
Suspended26 May 202417 Aug 2024
Suspended05 Feb 202412 Feb 2024
Suspended30 Oct 202207 Nov 2022
Virus17 Mar 202201 Apr 2022
Suspended18 Feb 202121 Feb 2021
Knock13 Oct 202002 Nov 2020
Suspended17 Jul 202020 Jul 2020
Suspended11 Nov 201924 Nov 2019
Suspended13 May 201919 May 2019
Hamstring30 Jan 201908 Feb 2019
Hamstring17 Jan 201925 Jan 2019
Suspended07 Jan 201914 Jan 2019
Suspended23 Dec 201707 Jan 2018
Suspended27 Feb 201703 Mar 2017
Ankle/Foot Injury07 Oct 201618 Oct 2016
Kidney Injury26 Feb 201530 Mar 2015
Kidney Injury14 May 201430 May 2014
Suspended11 Mar 201416 Mar 2014
Suspended02 Dec 201315 Dec 2013
Suspended21 Oct 201328 Oct 2013

A missing end date does not confirm a current injury. Overlapping absences are not added together.

Match availability

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Source: API-Football · Profile updated · About the data