Álvaro Negredo
A powerful Spanish striker nicknamed 'The Beast' who terrorized defenses with his physicality and lethal finishing for club and country.
Born 1985 (age 41)·Spanish footballer·Birthday: August 20·Millennials
Biography
Álvaro Negredo's career was a testament to the power of a classic number nine. Emerging from Rayo Vallecano's youth system, his blend of sheer strength and surprising technical grace made him a formidable presence. His peak came at Sevilla, where his goal-scoring prowess propelled the team to consecutive Europa League triumphs, cementing his status as a fan favorite. A lucrative move to Manchester City brought Premier League glory, though his time there was a mixed chapter. Later spells across Spain, the Middle East, and a return to La Liga with Cádiz showcased his enduring hunger. For Spain, he was a valuable squad member during their golden era, contributing crucial goals on the path to Euro 2012 victory. Negredo's game was never about flash; it was about the visceral thrill of a target man dominating his domain.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Álvaro was born in 1985, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Álvaro Was Born
The biggest hits of 1985
#1 Movie
Back to the Future
Best Picture
Out of Africa
#1 TV Show
Dynasty
Álvaro's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1985Born
Live Aid concerts raise money for Ethiopian famine
Gas: $1.12/galHome: $62,900Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Careless Whisper" — Wham!Best Picture: Out of Africa
1990Started school
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1998Became a teenager
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2001Could drive
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2003Could vote
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Turned 21
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2015Turned 30
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2025Turned 40
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 41 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the UEFA Europa League three times, twice with Sevilla (2014, 2015) and once with Manchester City (2016).
- Scored 25 goals in all competitions during the 2012-13 season for Sevilla, his most prolific campaign.
- Earned 21 caps for the Spanish national team and was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2012.
- Won the Premier League title with Manchester City in the 2013-14 season.
Did You Know?
His nickname, 'La Fiera' or 'The Beast', was given to him by a youth coach for his aggressive playing style.
He scored a hat-trick for Manchester City in a Champions League group stage match against CSKA Moscow in 2013.
He began his professional career as a right-back before being converted into a striker.
“A striker's job is simple: be in the box and finish the chances.”
