Iker Casillas' two young sons reportedly leave Real Madrid for Leganés

Martín and Lucas, aged 12 and 10, are both goalkeepers like their father. They are reportedly leaving Real Madrid's academy to join Leganés.

10 Nov 2026, 14:001 min read

Two young goalkeepers in training kits practise saves on a youth football pitch. — Image: El Mundo

Iker Casillas' sons are reportedly swapping Real Madrid for Leganés, a club from the Madrid area.

According to Marca, Martín (12) and Lucas (10), the sons of the former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper and his wife, journalist Sara Carbonero, have decided to leave the club's youth academy. Like their dad, both are goalkeepers.

The report says they are looking for a project better suited to their development. The decision was reportedly taken on the advice of those close to them. The boys had spent two years in Real Madrid's academy after coming through Pozuelo.

A bit of background

Iker Casillas left Real Madrid for Porto in 2015 after 25 years at the club. In April this year, Martín gave his first interview, on the radio programme Resonancia de corazón with José Ramón de la Morena.

He said being the son of one of Spain's great legends "weighs" on him. "I want to make my own career without being compared to him," he said. He also joked that his younger brother Lucas "is good" and that he would have to teach him for upcoming tournaments.

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