Raúl Asensio has established himself as one of Real Madrid's standout surprises this season, taking advantage of the injuries to Éder Militão and Antonio Rüdiger to prove his worth for the spot, gaining the trust of the coaching staff and his teammates at Valdebebas, where everyone agrees on his great maturity despite his young age (22 years).

The Canary Islands defender caught attention with his calm performance and strong personality, prompting some to consider him a potential future option for the Spanish national team, especially given the current absences in the center-back position.

His teammates say about him: "Raúl has a very mature mindset. His personal environment was a decisive factor. They always knew how to support him, and his upbringing is wonderful. A player suitable for many years at Real Madrid, the club he loves."

Who is behind Asensio's success?

Having a "normal and hardworking" family always helped him stay grounded. His father, Pepe, still works and runs the workshop he has owned for years in Gran Canaria, while his mother, Mari, is an employee at the Spanish post office. Therefore, when Sixto Alfonso - the chief scout for Real Madrid in the Canary Islands - recommended signing him to join the Valdebebas academy, Asensio had to come alone to Madrid at the age of fourteen to live in the residence.

There, he met Álvaro Careras, coming from Ferrol, and their friendship developed amidst the distance from family and the harsh loneliness at a very difficult age. His brother Oliver was also one of his biggest sources of support.

Asensio began to grow professionally, and his experience with the RS C Internacional team (the former name of Real Madrid C), under the leadership of Luis García, was the real crowning moment that confirmed "there is a center-back for the future," as his career progressed steadily and with well-thought-out decisions thanks to Manu Díaz-Balarés, his agent and the person responsible for all his affairs.

The young Spanish star also helps underprivileged children suffering from serious illnesses, like the child Elias (who has bone marrow cancer), whom he invited to the Santiago Bernabéu during the Real Madrid match against Betis, dedicating his wonderful headed goal to him. That child will never forget this moment.

In conclusion, Asensio earned the respect of the locker room thanks to his unwavering commitment, which befits a player who grew up in the club's academy, noting that the young defender played for an entire month while suffering from a crack in the right leg bone, at a time when he was informed that he needed complete rest for 4 to 6 weeks to avoid the risk of a complete fracture, but he refused to leave the team at this time, even if it was at the expense of the rest of his career.