Santiago Cañizares Spanish Footballer Born 1969 in Madrid
Santiago Cañizares · association football player and television presenter · Spanish
Known for
Biography
Born on 18 December 1969 in Madrid, Santiago Cañizares is a Spanish footballer. He is listed with Spain men's national football team (1993–2006) and Valencia CF (1998–2008) among his teams.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a goalkeeper. The earliest team listed is Spain national under-16 association football team, from 1985. His 16 listed teams include Spain men's national football team, Valencia CF and Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. The longest stint listed is 13 years with Spain men's national football team. At Spain men's national football team (1993–2006), his team-mates on record include Raúl, Luis Enrique and Míchel Salgado. Valencia CF team-mates from the same years include Andrés Palop, Pablo Aimar and David Silva. Screen work on record is limited to Goal II: Living the Dream (2007).
Personal life
He is the father of Lucas Cañizares.
Teams
16 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1985–1986 | Spain national under-16 association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1986–1988 | Spain national under-18 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1987 | Spain national under-17 association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1988–1989 | Real Madrid C | Goalkeeper |
| 1988–1992 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Goalkeeper |
| 1988–1989 | Spain national under-19 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1989–1990 | Real Madrid Castilla | Goalkeeper |
| 1989–1990 | Spain national under-20 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1990–1991 | Elche CF | Goalkeeper |
| 1990–1991 | Spain national under-21 association football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1991–1992 | CP Mérida | Goalkeeper |
| 1991–1992 | Spain national under-23 football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1992–1994 | RC Celta de Vigo | Goalkeeper |
| 1993–2006 | Spain men's national football team | Goalkeeper |
| 1994–1998 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Goalkeeper |
Show all 16 teams
| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1998–2008 | Valencia CF | Goalkeeper |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Film |
Santiago Cañizares on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 104K @santicanizares
- Engagement rate
- 6.39% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 6,399
- Average comments
- 222 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Santiago Cañizares?
Santiago Cañizares is 56 years old, born on 18 December 1969 in Madrid.
What is Santiago Cañizares known for?
Santiago Cañizares is a goalkeeper who has played for Spain men's national football team and Valencia CF.
How tall is Santiago Cañizares?
Santiago Cañizares is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is Santiago Cañizares’s nationality?
Santiago Cañizares is Spanish, born in Madrid.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q270311), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Francesc Fort · CC BY-SA 4.0
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