Paco Alcacer

Paco Alcácer made his senior debut for Valencia B in the 2009–10 season, scoring three goals in 15 games. He contributed significantly to Valencia B’s return to the third tier, netting an impressive 27 goals in 25 appearances during the 2010–11 Tercera División season. Alcácer’s professional career quickly progressed, making his first-team debut for Valencia in the Copa del Rey in 2010. After a loan spell at Getafe CF in the 2012–13 season, where he scored four goals, he returned to Valencia.

Establishing himself as a regular fixture, Alcácer accumulated 43 goals in 118 matches across all competitions for Valencia, notably securing his first professional hat-trick in 2014 against Basel. A significant career move came in 2016 when Alcácer joined FC Barcelona for a reported €30 million. During his tenure with Barcelona, he was instrumental in securing two Copa del Rey victories in the 2016–17 and 2017–18 seasons, in addition to contributing to the club’s 2017–18 La Liga title. He then transitioned to German football, joining Borussia Dortmund initially on loan in 2018.

In 2022, Alcácer ventured into the UAE Pro League, moving to Sharjah FC, initially on loan before making the transfer permanent. His time with Sharjah FC was marked by significant trophy additions, including winning the UAE President’s Cup in both the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons, alongside the UAE Super Cup in 2022. Further expanding his footprint in the region, Alcácer was loaned to Emirates Club in 2023. Throughout his esteemed career, Paco Alcácer has also proudly represented the Spanish national team, making his senior international debut in 2014 and demonstrating his formidable goal-scoring ability with 12 goals in 19 appearances for Spain.

Renowned for his striking prowess and consistent performance at the highest levels of European and international football, Alcácer continues to be a highly sought-after talent.