Morata Injury Update, Who is Alvaro Morata?
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Updated Jul 10, 2024
Morata Injury Update
Álvaro Morata faces uncertainty for Spain’s Euro 2024 final after an accidental collision with a security guard following their semi-final victory over France. During celebrations, a fan ran onto the field, prompting security to intervene. Unfortunately, a guard slipped and collided with Morata’s leg, causing immediate pain. While he didn’t fall, Morata visibly struggled and was seen grabbing his right leg.
The extent of Morata’s injury remains unclear. Teammate Rodri mentioned Morata was in pain afterward but hoped for a quick recovery. Spain manager Luis de la Fuente expressed cautious optimism, stating they believe it’s not serious but will assess Morata’s condition.
Morata, a key player for Spain throughout the tournament, scored once in the group stage and has been instrumental in their journey to the final. His potential absence could be a significant loss for Spain as they prepare to face either England or the Netherlands in Berlin for the title.
Who is Alvaro Morata?
Álvaro Morata, born on October 23, 1992, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Atlético Madrid and is the captain of the Spain national team. Morata started his career at Real Madrid, making his senior debut in 2010.
After winning the UEFA Champions League in 2014, he moved to Juventus for €20 million. At Juventus, he won both the Serie A and the Coppa Italia in his first two seasons. Real Madrid then bought him back for €30 million, where he won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League in 2017.
In 2017, Morata joined Chelsea for around £60 million. He returned to Atlético Madrid on loan in January 2019 and made the move permanent in July 2020. He also had another loan spell at Juventus from 2020 to 2022, winning the Supercoppa Italiana.
Morata has represented Spain at various youth levels, including winning the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, and has played in major tournaments like Euro 2016, Euro 2020, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2024.
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| Full Name | Álvaro Borja Morata Martín |
| Date of Birth | 23 October 1992 |
| Age | 31 years old |
| Place of Birth | Madrid, Spain |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Position(s) | Striker |
Alvaro Morata Age
As of 2024, He is 31 years old. Álvaro Morata played for Spain's under-17 team in the 2009 U-17 World Cup in Nigeria, scoring two goals in four matches as Spain finished third. He then represented the under-19 team at the Japan International Tournament, where Spain finished second. In the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania, Morata helped Spain win the tournament by scoring six goals, the most in the competition.
In the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel, Morata scored in each of the first three group games and netted his fourth goal in the semi-final against Norway. He assisted a goal in the final, where Spain beat Italy 4-2. Morata won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer and was named in UEFA's Squad of the Tournament.
Alvaro Morata Career
Álvaro Morata began his career at Atlético Madrid but moved to Real Madrid in 2008. He played for Real Madrid C and then for their reserve team, Castilla. In 2010, he was promoted to the senior team and made his debut that year. Morata scored his first goal for Real Madrid in 2012 and became a regular player under coach Carlo Ancelotti.
He won La Liga and the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid before moving to Juventus in 2014 for €20 million. At Juventus, he won Serie A and the Coppa Italia and later returned to Real Madrid in 2016.
In 2017, Morata transferred to Chelsea for a club-record fee of around £60 million. He had a successful first season but was loaned to Atlético Madrid in January 2019. He joined Atlético permanently in 2020. After a loan spell back at Juventus, he returned to Atlético Madrid in 2022, where he has been a key player, scoring many goals in the 2023–24 season.
Alvaro Morata Net Worth
Álvaro Morata is a Spanish footballer with a net worth of $10 million. He plays as a striker for Atlético Madrid and is the captain of the Spanish national team. Morata started his career at Real Madrid, later moving to Juventus where he won the league and cup double.
After returning to Real Madrid, he joined Chelsea for a record fee, then moved back to Spain to play for Atlético Madrid. He also had a loan spell at Juventus again. Internationally, he has represented Spain in various major tournaments. Morata's contract with Atlético Madrid runs until June 30, 2024, and he earns a gross salary of €9.8 million per season, or about €188,462 per week.
