Nico Serrano Explained

Nico Serrano
Fullname:Nicolás Serrano Galdeano
Birth Date:5 March 2003
Birth Place:Pamplona, Spain
Height:1.76 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Athletic Bilbao
Clubnumber:22
Youthclubs1:Txantrea
Youthclubs2:Osasuna
Youthyears3:2015–2018
Youthclubs3:Villarreal
Youthyears4:2018–2020
Youthclubs4:Athletic Bilbao
Years1:2020–2022
Caps1:38
Goals1:6
Years2:2021–
Caps2:14
Goals2:1
Years3:2022–2023
Clubs3:Mirandés (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:0
Years4:2023
Clubs4:PEC Zwolle (loan)
Caps4:10
Goals4:0
Years5:2024
Clubs5:Racing Ferrol (loan)
Caps5:14
Goals5:4
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:4
Nationalyears2:2019–2020
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:3
Nationalyears3:2019
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2021–2022
Nationalcaps4:9
Nationalgoals4:6
Club-Update:8 June 2024
Nationalteam-Update:29 March 2022

Nicolás "Nico" Serrano Galdeano (born 5 March 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Athletic Bilbao.

Club career

Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Serrano joined Villarreal CF's youth setup in 2015, aged 12, after representing UDC Txantrea and CA Osasuna.[1] In August 2018, at the age of 15, he signed for Athletic Bilbao.[2]

In May 2020, after finishing his formation, Serrano was promoted straight to the reserves, without playing for CD Basconia, the farm team,[3] and signed a professional contract late in the month.[4] He made his senior debut on 18 July, coming on as a second-half substitute for Juan Artola in a 1–1 home draw against CD Badajoz, in the 2020 Segunda División B play-offs.[5]

Serrano scored his first senior goal on 7 November 2020, netting the opener in a 2–1 home win over SD Amorebieta.[6] In June of the following year, he was called up by manager Marcelino to make the pre-season with the main squad.[7]

Serrano made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 11 September 2021, replacing Iñaki Williams late into a 2–0 home win over RCD Mallorca.[8] On 11 August of the following year, he was loaned to Segunda División side CD Mirandés for the season.[9]

On 10 August 2023, Serrano moved on a new season-long loan to PEC Zwolle in the Netherlands.[10] In January 2024, his loan at Zwolle was terminated to allow him to join Racing de Ferrol until the end of the season.[11]

International career

Serrano represented Spain at under-16, under-17 and under-18 levels.[12]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueCopa del ReyOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Bilbao Athletic2019–20Segunda División B1010
2020–21Segunda División B243243
2021–22Primera División RFEF143143
Total406406
Athletic Bilbao2021–22La Liga811010101
Career total4871010507

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nico Serrano, otro salto de una zurda precoz. Nico Serrano, another jump from a precocious left footer. Mundo Deportivo. es. 19 August 2018. 30 July 2021.
  2. Web site: El Athletic ficha a Nico Serrano, internacional sub’15 del Villarreal. Athletic sign Nico Serrano, under-15 international from Villarreal. La Cantera de Lezama. es. 6 August 2018. 30 July 2021.
  3. Web site: Nico Serrano, fichado dos años atrás del Villarreal, promocionará al Bilbao Athletic. Nico Serrano, signed two years ago from Villarreal, will promote to Bilbao Athletic. Marca. es. 11 May 2020. 30 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Morcillo, Nico Williams y Nico Serrano, en el club de los 30 millones del Athletic. Morcillo, Nico Williams and Nico Serrano, in Athletic's 30 million club. Deia. es. 12 September 2021.
  5. Web site: Nico Serrano makes Bilbao Athletic debut against Badajoz. Inside Athletic. 19 July 2020. 30 July 2021.
  6. Web site: Nico Serrano dedicó su gol al colchonero Granado. Nico Serrano dedicated his goal to the colchonero Granado. El Correo. es. 8 November 2020. 30 July 2021.
  7. Web site: Five youngsters to do pre-season with senior squad. Athletic Bilbao. 14 June 2021. 29 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Subidón del Athletic con Williams y Muniain a los mandos. Big rise from Athletic with Williams and Muniain on command. Marca. es. 11 September 2021. 12 September 2021.
  9. Web site: Nico Serrano moves on loan to CD Mirandés. Athletic Bilbao. 11 August 2022. 12 August 2022.
  10. Web site: PEC Zwolle. PEC Zwolle huurt Nico Serrano van Athletic Bilbao. PEC Zwolle loans Nico Serrano from Athletic Bilbao. 10 August 2023. 10 August 2023. nl.
  11. Web site: Nico Serrano, cedido al Racing de Ferrol. Athletic Bilbao. 12 January 2024. 15 January 2024. Spanish.
  12. Web site: Nico Serrano, la perla que viene. Nico Serrano, the upcoming pearl. es. 9 September 2019. 12 September 2021. El Correo.