Asier Horno Professional football player Date of Birth: 19.01.1981 Country: Spain

1. Asier del Orno - Professional Footballer
2. Career at Athletic Bilbao
3. International Career
4. Revival and Challenges
5. Interest from Spartak Moscow

Asier del Orno - Professional Footballer

Asier del Orno Kosgaia was born on January 19, 1981, in Biscay, Spain. He is a professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Valencia Football Club. Asier started his training at Athletic Bilbao Football Club, where he was accepted into the club's second division in 1999. By the 2000 season, he had already made it into the club's first team.

Career at Athletic Bilbao

From 2000 to 2005, Asier del Orno played as a defender for Athletic Bilbao. He played a total of 108 matches and scored 14 goals for the club. His performance caught the attention of Chelsea Football Club, who offered him a lucrative contract worth $8 million in 2005. Asier quickly became a part of Chelsea's main squad and played 25 matches for the club.

International Career

In 2004, Asier made his debut for the Spanish national team in a match against Scotland. He was expected to participate in the 2006 World Cup but had to withdraw due to an injury. In the middle of 2006, Asier terminated his contract with Chelsea and joined Valencia Football Club. However, he struggled to regain his form due to the lingering effects of his injury and had to undergo surgery in 2007. He spent six months on the sidelines recovering.

Revival and Challenges

In May 2008, Asier returned to the football field with Valencia. The coaches saw potential in him and decided to give him a second chance. There were rumors about Asier's struggles with alcohol, which supposedly led to his prolonged absence from the sport. It was reported that he spent a significant amount of time in nightclubs and surrounded himself with questionable company.

Interest from Spartak Moscow

In December 2008, Russian club Spartak Moscow showed interest in signing Asier. The club's management intends to make a lucrative offer to the Spanish defender. For Asier del Orno, this presents an opportunity to start fresh and prove himself again in top-level football.