Raúl Asencio Gains Prominence at Real Madrid Under Carlo Ancelotti

Raúl Asencio Del Rosario, a 21-year-old Spanish defender, has been making significant strides in his career with Real Madrid. Born on February 13, 2003, in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Asencio has risen through the ranks from Real Madrid’s youth team, RM Castilla, to become a promising figure in the first team.

Asencio primarily plays as a centre-back, with a minor role as a left-back. In the current 2024/25 season, he has participated in 13 competitive matches, playing a total of 1140 minutes. Although he has not scored any goals, he has contributed with 0.08 assists per 90 minutes and has received 0.16 cards per 90 minutes.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has recently expressed his confidence in Asencio, particularly ahead of the team’s upcoming matches. This endorsement highlights Asencio’s growing importance in the team’s defensive lineup.

In terms of performance, Asencio’s ratings have been steadily improving. His highest career rating is 62, achieved in 2024, and his market value has peaked at 387.8K euros in the same year.

As Real Madrid continues to compete at the top of LaLiga, with the team currently in second place behind Barcelona, Asencio’s contributions are expected to be crucial in maintaining the team’s defensive solidity).