23 October 2025 will forever be engraved in Celta’s history. On a magical European night against OGC Nice, Iago Aspas became the player with the most official matches played for the club of his life. With this match, the Celta captain reached 534 games, surpassing the record held for more than four decades by Manolo, ‘O Gran Capitán’.
And he did it in the only way he knows how: by scoring in the first minute of the match, paving the way for an unforgettable victory at Abanca Balaídos. It was a perfect night, with the stadium at his feet, the fans chanting his name and the sky above the city shining brightly on his career.
Since his debut in 2008, Iago Aspas has been much more than just a footballer. He has led Celta in impossible comebacks, agonising saves and European nights that still resonate in our memory. His story is the story of a boy who dreamed of playing for Celta’s senior team, whose love and loyalty to this badge ended up turning him into a living legend of this very club.
Iago Aspas perfectly represents what Celta is all about and continues to prove that he is and always will be the best player in our history.
