Santi Cazorla Biography: Age, Height, Achievements, Controversy and Net Worth

Santi Cazorla is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the La Liga club Villarreal and the Spanish national team.

EARLY LIFE

Santi was born on 13 December 1964 in Llanera, Asturias, Spain. He began his early career in Football with the local Football club CD Covadonga before moving to Oviedo.

PERSONAL LIFE

Santi Cazorla married his long-time girlfriend Ursula Santirso. The couple is blessed with a daughter named Santi Ursula and a son named Enzo Cazorla

CLUB CAREER

At the age of 17, Santi joined Villarreal B in 2003. Within a year, Santi was placed on the main squad in the 2004-05 season. He spends nine years playing for Villareal FC, appearing in 54 games.

In the mid-2006, he moved to Recreativo for a four-year contract on a transfer fee of six million euros. He played his debut match against RCD Mallorca that ended in a draw. His performance later earned him the title of being the Spanish player of the Year by Don Balon European Sports Magazine member.

In 2007, he returned to Villareal, playing for the La Liga club he found the back of the net five times and assisted two goals during his debut season. On 26^th July 2011, he was traded to Malaga on a transfer fee of 21 million euros for which he made his debut on 28^th August.

On 7^th August 2012, he moved to Arsenal for 10 million euros. He made his debut for the team against Sunderland where he was chosen the man of the match.

In the 2013-14 season, he scored his first goal for the season against Liverpool. In 2014-15 season he started the campaign with a goal at Wembley against Manchester City in the FA Community Shield.

On 9^th August 2018, he made his return to Villarreal. He made his appearance after the contract against the Real Betis on 27^th September 2019 in a 5-1 win.

In the game, he netted his 46^th goal and thus became the highest goal scorer with 46 goals after Juan Roman Riquelme.

INTERNATIONAL CAREER

Santi began his international career under coach Inaki Saez, playing for the Spanish under-21 team. On 17^th May 2008, he was placed in the UEFA Euro 2008 squad. He netted his first international goal against Chile on 19^th November 2008.

In the 2014 FIFA World Cup, he appeared for the team in the last 14 minutes against Chile but lose the match and was eliminated.

CONTROVERSY

Santi was mired in controversy against West Bromwich Albion, he earned a penalty upon apparently being tripped by Steven Reid, which was converted to make 1-0 in a 2-0 success.

HONORS

Club Level

Cazorla holds

Arsenal

2 FA Cup titles
2 FA Community Shield titles

INTERNATIONAL TITLE

Cazorla holds

2 UEFA European Championship

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

2006-07 Spanish Player of the Year
2012-13 Arsenal Player of the Year
2015 PFA Fan’s Player of the Month (2014 December)

PHYSICAL MEASUREMENTS

Height: 5ft 6in

Weight: 67 Kg

Eye color: Dark Brown

Hair color: Dark Brown

Santiago PERSONAL DETAILS

Full Name: Santiago Cazorla Gonzalez

Date of Birth: 13 December 1984

Place of Birth: Spain

Playing Position: Midfielder

Nickname: Santi

EDUCATION: Unknown

Relationships: Ursula Santirso

Kids: Two

HOBBIES: Playing Video Games

NET WORTH

20 Million Dollars

SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/19scazorla/

Twitter: @19SCazorla

Instagram: @santicazorla