Paco Esteban (footballer, born 2006)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francisco Esteban Sánchez | ||
| Date of birth | May 2, 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Spain | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Atlético Madrid | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Villarreal | ||
| 2020– | Atlético Madrid | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Spain U16 | 9 | (4) |
| 2023 | Spain U17 | 2 | (0) |
| 2024– | Spain U18 | 1 | (0) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:07, 20 March 2024 (UTC) | |||
Francisco Esteban Sánchez (born 2 May 2006) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker for Atlético Madrid.
Early life
Esteban moved with his family to Elche, Spain, at the age of three.[1] He has regarded Spain international Fernando Torres as his football idol.[2]
Club career
As a youth player, Esteban joined the youth academy of Spanish side Villarreal. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3] In 2020, he joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Atlético Madrid.
International career
Esteban represented Spain internationally at youth level.
Style of play
Esteban mainly operates as a striker. He is right-footed and known for his speed.[1]
Personal life
Esteban has a younger brother. He is the son of Spanish footballer Paco Esteban.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Paco Esteban debuta con el Villarreal en LaLiga Promises Internacional". Onda Cero.
- ^ "El Atlético blinda a Paco Esteban, el 'Niño' que pulirá Fernando Torres". as.com.
- ^ "El Atlético ata a Paco Esteban, el 'killer' de la Academia". marca.com.
- ^ "El Atlético mira con optimismo al futuro de Paco Esteban". as.com.