Martín Casillas, son of Iker Casillas, gives first interview aged 12

Martín Casillas, the elder son of former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas and journalist Sara Carbonero, gave his first media interview in April 2026. He was 12 at the time and appeared on the programme Resonancia de corazón, hosted by veteran broadcaster José Ramón de la Morena.

Martín, a goalkeeper in the Real Madrid youth system who had also played for Spain's under-12 side, spoke about his season and about the weight of carrying one of Spanish football's best-known surnames. According to Spanish press reports, he said he was aware of being his father's son but wanted to make his own career and did not want to be compared with him. He also acknowledged the importance of the advice he receives from his father.

The interview drew wide attention in Spain because of his age and his family name. It also set out, in his own words, how he saw his future in the game, a theme that returned later when reports emerged that he and his brother had left Real Madrid's academy.