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Saúl Ñíguez is a midfielder from Spain who plays for Flamengo, wearing shirt number 8. This season he has made 2 appearances. Born in 1994, he stands 1.84 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez
Known as
S. Ñíguez
Position
Midfielder
Team
Flamengo
Nationality
Spain
Date of birth
21 November 1994
Age
31 years
Height
1.84 m
Weight
76 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
8
Season statistics
2
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
L
W
W
L
W
Trophy cabinet · 11 won
Europa League
2×
2017/2018 · 2011/2012
Serie A
1×
Season 25184
UEFA Super Cup
1×
2018/2019
Champions League
1×
2015/2016
Carabao Cup
1×
FA Cup
1×
Clubs and national teams · 1
The career of Saúl Ñíguez so far
Saúl Ñíguez 's career began at Atlético Madrid II. He moved to Atlético de Madrid in 2013, to Chelsea in 2021 for €5m and then to Flamengo in 2025, among 8 recorded transfers in total. He has won 16 trophies, including Serie A, UEFA Super Cup, Europa League. He currently plays for Flamengo.
Career history · 8 transfers
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2025
Atlético de Madrid Flamengo
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2025
Sevilla Atlético de Madrid
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2024
Atlético de Madrid Sevilla
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2022
Chelsea Atlético de Madrid
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2021
Atlético de Madrid Chelsea
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2014
Rayo Vallecano Atlético de Madrid
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2013
Atlético de Madrid Rayo Vallecano
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2013
Atlético Madrid II Atlético de Madrid
Frequently asked questions about Saúl Ñíguez
What team does Saúl Ñíguez play for?
Saúl Ñíguez plays for Flamengo.
What position does Saúl Ñíguez play?
Saúl Ñíguez plays as a midfielder, usually as a central midfield.
How old is Saúl Ñíguez ?
Saúl Ñíguez is 31 years old, born on 21 November 1994.
How tall is Saúl Ñíguez ?
Saúl Ñíguez is 1.84 m (6′0″) tall.
Where is Saúl Ñíguez from?
Saúl Ñíguez is from Spain.
Which teams has Saúl Ñíguez played for?
Saúl Ñíguez has played for Atlético Madrid II, Atlético de Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, Chelsea, Sevilla and Flamengo.
What shirt number does Saúl Ñíguez wear?
Saúl Ñíguez wears shirt number 8 for Flamengo.
When did Saúl Ñíguez join Flamengo?
Saúl Ñíguez joined Flamengo from Atlético de Madrid on 23 July 2025.