Francisco "Kiko" Casilla Cortes (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkiko kaˈsiʎa]; born 2 October 1986) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Elche CF on loan from English club Leeds United.
He started playing for Real Madrid, but only represented the reserve teams in the early stage of his career. He went on to appear in 126 competitive matches for Espanyol over six La Liga seasons before returning to his previous club in 2015, with whom he won three UEFA Champions League titles as backup to Keylor Navas. In 2019–20, he won promotion to the Premier League with Leeds United.
Casilla won one cap for Spain, in 2014.
Club Career
Real Madrid
Born in Alcover, Tarragona, Catalonia, Casilla did not enjoy much playing time in his two-year stint with Real Madrid reserve side, Real Madrid Castilla. In the 2005–06 season, he played in Segunda Division after having graduated from the C team, being only third choice after Jordi Codina and David Cobeno.
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