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Saúl Ñíguez

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Saúl Ñíguez is a midfielder for Flamengo from Spain. Age 31. Shirt number 8. Born in Elche. See the team page for live scores, fixtures and results.

Key facts

Position
Midfielder
Shirt number
#8
Age
31 years old
Born
Monday, November 21, 1994
Birthplace
Elche
Nationality
Spain
Height
183 cm
Weight
76 kg
Current team
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Profile

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Saúl Ñíguez Esclápez, often known simply as Saúl, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo. A versatile player, he can also be deployed as a box-to-box midfielder or a left-back.

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Statistics

SeasonCompetitionStartsGoalsAssistsYellow cardsRed cardsShotsShots on targetFouls committedFouls suffered
2026CONMEBOL Libertadores200003152
2026Copa do Brasil000000021
2026Futebol Brasileiro301103081

Career

Clubs

SeasonTeam
2010–2013Atlético Madrid B
2012–2025Atlético Madrid Women
2021–2022Chelsea Women
2025–presentFlamengo

National team

SeasonTeam
2009–2009Spain national under-16 association football team
2010–2011Spain U17
2012–2012Spain national under-18 football team
2012–2013Spain national under-19 football team
2013–2013Spain national under-20 football team
2013–2014Rayo Vallecano
2013–2016Spain national under-21 association football team
2016–2019Spain
2024–2025Sevilla

Teammates at Flamengo

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