Álvaro Morata's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 8, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Álvaro Morata.

Álvaro Morata is a Spanish professional footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Galatasaray, on loan from AC Milan, and is the captain of the Spain national team. Known for his prolific goal-scoring ability, Morata has played for major clubs throughout Europe. His career has involved successful spells in Serie A, La Liga, and the English Premier League. He is a key player for both club and country.

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1950: Morata equals Telmo Zarra's record

During the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Álvaro Morata equaled Telmo Zarra's 1950 record for Spain by scoring in all three matches against Costa Rica, Germany, and Japan.

February 2011: Morata scores first hat-trick

On 13 February 2011, Morata scored the first hat-trick of his career in a 7–1 victory against Deportivo Fabril.

2011: Morata wins UEFA European Under-19 Championship

In 2011, Álvaro Morata helped Spain win the UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Romania. He scored six goals, becoming the competition's highest scorer.

2013: Morata Wins UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2013, Morata helped Spain win the UEFA European Under-21 Championship.

2013: Morata wins the Champions League with Real Madrid

In 2013, Morata won the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid.

2013: Morata wins Golden Boot at UEFA European Under-21 Championship

In 2013, Álvaro Morata won the Golden Boot award for top goalscorer at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Israel, scoring four goals in five matches. He was also named in UEFA's Squad of the Tournament.

December 2015: Morata nominated for UEFA Team of the Year and signs contract extension

In December 2015, Morata was nominated for the UEFA Team of the Year and signed a contract extension with Juventus until 2020.

2016: Morata returns to Real Madrid

In 2016, Morata was bought back by Real Madrid for €30 million, where he won a La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League.

October 2019: Morata Marks 300th Professional Game and Scores First Champions League Goal for Atlético

On 1 October 2019, Morata marked his 300th professional game with an assist, and on 22 October, he scored his first Champions League goal for Atlético Madrid, also becoming the first player to score for both Real Madrid and Atlético in the Champions League.

January 2021: Morata wins Supercoppa Italiana

On January 20, 2021, Álvaro Morata contributed to Juventus's victory in the Supercoppa Italiana, as they beat Napoli 2–0, with Morata scoring the second goal in the match.

June 2023: Morata wins Nations League Finals with Spain

In June 2023, Álvaro Morata was selected in the final squad for the Nations League Finals, which Spain won for the first time after defeating Croatia 5–4 on penalties.

August 2023: Morata scores brace in Atlético's biggest away win

On August 28, 2023, Álvaro Morata scored a brace in a 7–0 win over Rayo Vallecano, contributing to Atlético's biggest away win in La Liga history.

2024: Morata captains Spain to victory at Euro 2024

In 2024, Morata captained the Spain national team to victory at Euro 2024.

2024: Morata leads Spain to Euro 2024 victory

In 2024, Álvaro Morata captained Spain to victory in UEFA Euro 2024, scoring the opening goal against Croatia and recording an assist against France. He became one of 13 players to have won both youth and senior Euro titles.