Raul Asencio
Profession: Footballer
Born: February 13, 2003
Age: 23 years old
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Las Palmas, Spain
Known for: Centre-Back for the Spanish national team.
Biography
Raúl Asencio is a Spanish professional footballer well known for his defensive prowess, and composure on the ball. He is a centre back recognized for his ball playing ability and positional awareness.
Asencio was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, to parents, Jose Ascensio, and Carmen del Rosario. He grew up in the Canary Islands, where he showed passion for football at a very young age.
He began his career at the youth level with Veteranos del Pilar and went through the youth set up of Las before earning a place in Real Madrid’s youth academy.
He worked his way up through the academy, as he progressed from under‑15 levels to the youth categories with consistent development.
He was promoted to the professional ranks after impressing during his time with the youth sides, by featuring prominently for Real Madrid’s reserved team. He quickly became one of the club’s most promising young defenders, marked by his performances and tactical discipline.
Asencio made his La Liga debut for Real Madrid in a 4-0 win over Osasuna, on November 9, 2024. He was officially registered as a full member of the club’s senior squad in July 2025, for the upcoming season, signaling the club’s belief in his continued development. He scored his first goal for the club in a 5-1 victory against Real Betis, on January 4, 2026.
Asencio was called up to the Spanish national team in March 2025, ahead of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final against Netherlands.
Career Timeline
- 2011-2012 – Veteranos del Pilar (youth career)
- 2012-2017 – Las Palmas (youth)
- 2017-2022 – Real Madrid (youth)
- 2022-2023 – RSC Internacional
- 2023-2024 – Real Madrid B
- 2024 – Real Madrid
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Raúl Asencio del Rosario
- Nationality: Spanish
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Jose Ascensio, Carmen del Rosario
- Height: 6 feet 0 in (1.84 m)
- Official website: Instagram – @ascensio
Trivia
- His name is pronounced Rah-OOLAh-SEN-see-oh.
- He is often confused with the former Real Madrid player Marco Asencio but they are not brothers.
- He joined Real Madrid youth academy at the age of 13.
- He won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2024 with Real Madrid.
- He has an overall rating of 77 in EA Sports FC 26 and a potential of 84.
- He has a market value of €30 m according to Transfermarkt.
