Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez
Current team: Atlético Madrid
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Spain
Date of birth: 21 November, 1994 (29 years)
Place of birth: Elche, Spain
Weight: 167.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 0 in
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Spain
Date of birth: 21 November, 1994 (29 years)
Place of birth: Elche, Spain
Weight: 167.6 lb
Height: 6 ft 0 in
Stats
Trophies
Transfers
Sidelined
Statistics
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1322 | 31 | 14 | 17 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1086 | 31 | 11 | 20 | 6 | 26 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Chelsea | Premier League | 477 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 28 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 200 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2033 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 3076 | 35 | 35 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2924 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 3156 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2544 | 33 | 29 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 2329 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 1055 | 24 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | 3007 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Atlético Madrid II | Primera Federación | 2265 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Atletico Madrid | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Atlético Madrid II | Primera Federación | 1538 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Atlético Madrid II | Primera Federación | 1000 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 205 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022/23 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 63 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Chelsea | League Cup | 329 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021/22 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 203 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020/21 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019/20 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 120 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | Atletico Madrid | MLS All-Star | 34 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 236 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017/18 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 320 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 632 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 277 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 248 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Rayo Vallecano | Copa del Rey | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Atletico Madrid | Copa del Rey | 30 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Spain | Friendly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Spain | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 335 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018/19 | Spain | UEFA Nations League | 286 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Spain | UEFA World Cup Qualifiers | 102 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Spain | FIFA World Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | Spain | Friendly | 159 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | Spain U21 | UEFA Euro U-21 | 1039 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | Spain | Friendly | 118 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Spain | Friendly | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Spain U21 | UEFA Euro U-21 | 616 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Spain U20 | FIFA U-20 World Cup | 480 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Spain U19 | UEFA U19 European Championship | 533 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | Spain U17 | UEFA U17 European Championship | 375 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain - La Liga | Winner | 1 | 2020/2021 |
| Spain - La Liga | 2nd Place | 2 | 2018/2019, 2017/2018 |
| England - FA Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2021/2022 |
| Spain - Copa del Rey | Winner | 1 | 2012/2013 |
| England - League Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2021/2022 |
| Spain - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2014/2015 |
| Spain - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2019/2020 |
| Europe - UEFA Champions League | 2nd Place | 1 | 2015/2016 |
| Europe - UEFA Europa League | Winner | 2 | 2017/2018, 2011/2012 |
| Europe - UEFA Super Cup | Winner | 2 | 2018/2019, 2012/2013 |
| World - FIFA Club World Cup | Winner | 1 | 2021 UAE |
| World - Audi Cup | Winner | 1 | 2017 |
| World - International Champions Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2019 |
| Europe - UEFA U21 Championship | 2nd Place | 1 | 2017 Poland |
Transfers
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.07.22 | Chelsea | Atl. Madrid | N/A |
| 31.08.21 | Atl. Madrid | Chelsea | Loan |
| 01.07.14 | Vallecano | Atl. Madrid | N/A |
| 23.07.13 | Atl. Madrid | Vallecano | Loan |
Sidelined
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Suspended | 05.02.24 | 12.02.24 |
| Suspended | 30.10.22 | 07.11.22 |
| Virus | 17.03.22 | 01.04.22 |
| Suspended | 18.02.21 | 21.02.21 |
| Knock | 13.10.20 | 02.11.20 |
| Suspended | 17.07.20 | 20.07.20 |
| Suspended | 11.11.19 | 24.11.19 |
| Suspended | 13.05.19 | 19.05.19 |
| Hamstring | 30.01.19 | 08.02.19 |
| Hamstring | 17.01.19 | 25.01.19 |
| Suspended | 07.01.19 | 14.01.19 |
| Suspended | 23.12.17 | 07.01.18 |
| Suspended | 27.02.17 | 03.03.17 |
| Ankle/Foot Injury | 07.10.16 | 18.10.16 |
| Kidney Injury | 26.02.15 | 30.03.15 |
| Kidney Injury | 14.05.14 | 30.05.14 |
| Suspended | 11.03.14 | 16.03.14 |
| Suspended | 02.12.13 | 15.12.13 |
| Suspended | 21.10.13 | 28.10.13 |
