Isco, born Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez on April 21, 1992, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis and the Spain national team. Born in Benalmádena, Málaga, Andalusia, Isco began his senior career with Malaga in 2010, where he made his debut at the age of 18. He quickly established himself as a key player in the team, helping them achieve a third-place finish in La Liga and qualify for the UEFA Champions League in the 2011-12 season.
In 2013, Isco joined Real Madrid for a reported fee of €30 million, becoming one of the most expensive Spanish players ever at the time. He spent seven seasons with Los Blancos, winning three La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies, among other accolades. Known for his creativity, vision, and technical ability on the field, Isco earned numerous praise from coaches and teammates alike during his time at Real Madrid.
Following his departure from the Bernabéu in 2020, Isco signed with La Liga rivals Real Betis, reuniting with former manager Manuel Pellegrini. He continues to be an integral part of the Spain national team, having made his debut for La Roja in 2013 and helping them reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League in 2021. Isco's distinctive playing style and impressive skillset have cemented his status as one of the most talented and recognizable players in world football today.
The given statistics show that the name Isco was consistently popular with seven parents choosing it for their newborns each year from 2016 to 2017. There was a spike in popularity in 2018 with nine births, but this trend did not continue into subsequent years as only five babies were named Isco in 2020. In total, twenty-eight children have been named Isco over the four-year period.