Sergio Reguilón
A dynamic, marauding left-back whose pace and pinpoint crossing became a trademark for both Real Madrid's academy and the Spanish national side.
Born 1996 (age 30)·Spanish footballer·Birthday: December 16·Millennials
Biography
Sergio Reguilón emerged from the famed Real Madrid academy, La Fábrica, carrying the weight of expectation that comes with the crest. While breaking into the star-studded first team proved a challenge, a loan to Sevilla showcased his true potential. There, under Julen Lopetegui, he transformed into one of La Liga's most explosive full-backs, his lung-busting runs and dangerous deliveries from the flank key to Sevilla's 2020 Europa League triumph. This form earned him a move to the Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur and caps for the Spanish national team. His career path, taking him from Madrid to England and now to Inter Miami, reflects a modern footballer's journey, seeking consistent playtime to showcase an attacking style that thrives on confidence and space.
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.
Sergio was born in 1996, 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 Sergio Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Sergio's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
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
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the UEFA Europa League with Sevilla in 2020, establishing himself as the team's first-choice left-back.
- Named in the UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season for the 2019–20 campaign.
- Earned a senior cap for the Spanish national team in 2020, debuting in a UEFA Nations League match.
Did You Know?
He is a childhood friend of fellow Spanish footballer and former Real Madrid teammate Álvaro Odriozola.
Reguilón celebrated a goal by showing a tattoo dedicated to his grandfather, who was a major influence in his life.
During his time at Tottenham, he was known for his distinctive long-sleeved undershirt, regardless of the weather.
“You have to be ready when the coach gives you the opportunity.”
