Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez

 Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez (Spanish pronunciation: [fɾanˈθisko roˈman alaɾˈkon ˈswaɾeθ]; born 21 April 1992), commonly known as Isco ([ˈisko]), is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Real Betis.

Isco

Isco after the 2018 UEFA Champions League final with Real Madrid × × ×
Personal information
Full name	Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez[1]
Date of birth	21 April 1992 (age 31)[2]
Place of birth	Benalmádena, Spain
Height	1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[3]
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, winger
Team information
Current team	Betis
Number	22
Youth career
1997–1999	PDM Benalmádena
1999–2006	Atlético Benamiel
2006–2009	Valencia
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–2011	Valencia B	52	(16)
2010–2011	Valencia	4	(0)
2011–2013	Málaga	69	(14)
2013–2022	Real Madrid	353	(53)
2022	Sevilla	12	(0)
2023–	Betis	27	(6)
International career
2008	Spain U16	3	(1)
2008–2009	Spain U17	21	(6)
2010	Spain U18	1	(1)
2010–2011	Spain U19	12	(7)
2011	Spain U20	6	(1)
2011–2014	Spain U21	19	(14)
2012	Spain U23	5	(0)
2013–2019	Spain	38	(12)
Medal record Representing  Spain FIFA U-17 World Cup 2009 Nigeria UEFA U-21 Euro Winner 2013 Israel
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:57, 21 January 2024 (UTC)

He began his career at Valencia, playing mainly in its reserve team, before joining Málaga in 2011. His performances at Málaga earned him the Golden Boy award in 2012, and a €30 million move to Real Madrid in June 2013, with whom he has won 20 major trophies including five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and four FIFA Club World Cup titles.

Isco represented Spain at various youth levels, including at the 2012 Olympics, and made his senior international debut in 2013, later taking part at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.