Kiko (footballer, born 1988)

Kiko is a common nickname for Spanish footballers. This entry refers to Francisco Casilla Cortés, a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.

Francisco Casilla Cortés (Kiko), born October 2, 1986, is a Spanish professional footballer who most recently played for Getafe CF. He is commonly known as Kiko Casilla, or simply Kiko.

Career:

Casilla began his career in the youth ranks of Real Madrid, progressing through the various levels before joining Real Madrid Castilla. He then moved to Espanyol, initially playing for their B team before becoming a first-team player. He had a loan spell with Cádiz and another with Cartagena before establishing himself as Espanyol's first-choice goalkeeper. In January 2015, he returned to Real Madrid. During his second spell at Real Madrid, he won several major titles including the Champions League and La Liga. In January 2019, he moved to Leeds United. After his time at Leeds, he returned to Spain to play for Getafe CF.

Honours:

Casilla's honors include:

• Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League, La Liga, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Supercopa de España
• Leeds United: EFL Championship

This entry specifically addresses the player Kiko Casilla. Other footballers nicknamed "Kiko" may exist.