Quick Info
Full Name	Álvaro Borja Morata Martín
Date Of Birth	October 23, 1992
Birth Place	Madrid, Spain
Parent(s)	Susana Martin Alfonso Morata
Profession	Footballer
Spouse	Alice Campello
Age	33 years
Height	6 ft 3 in
Children	4
Net Worth	US $15-$30 million

Early Life

Álvaro Borja Morata Martín was born on 23 October 1992 in Madrid, Spain. His parents are Alfonso Morata and Susana Martín. He grew up in Madrid and developed an interest in football from a young age.

The couple brought up Alvaro with more care and love. Alvaro had a passion for tackling since his toddling time.  This passion made him start playing football at the age of three.

Morata began playing football at a young age and developed through the youth systems of Atlético Madrid and Getafe before joining Real Madrid’s academy. He eventually progressed through Real Madrid’s youth teams and began his professional career with Real Madrid Castilla.

Likewise, Alvaro joined the “Real Madrid Foundation Academy” at the age of three. Alvaro Morata even got the opportunity to become a mascot for several games. This helped him develop a personal relationship with great Spanish players like Roberto Carlos, Fernando Morientes, Raul Gonzalez Blanco, Roberto Carlos, and Ivan Zamorano. Fernando Moreintes is his idol. 

The opportunity of watching world-class players getting training and observing their skills boosted his love for football more. He used to focus on football all the time. Alvaro was fully into football. He used to always have a football with him whether he brought a book or not. Alvaro Morata needed to finish every match on TV. And no one can take him away during the time of the match, which was his dream to play for the “Real Madrid” club.

Education

Detailed information about Álvaro Morata’s formal education is limited. His teenage years were mainly focused on developing his football career through Real Madrid’s youth system.

Career

Álvaro Morata started his professional career with Real Madrid Castilla before making his senior debut for Real Madrid in 2010. He scored his first Champions League goal in 2014 and was part of Real Madrid’s squad that won the 2013–14 UEFA Champions League.

In July 2014, Morata joined Juventus. During his two seasons in Turin, he won two Serie A titles and two Coppa Italia trophies and reached the 2015 UEFA Champions League final. Real Madrid exercised its buy-back option in 2016, bringing him back to Spain for the 2016–17 season. He helped Real Madrid win La Liga and another UEFA Champions League title that season.

Morata joined Chelsea in 2017 before returning to Spain with Atlético Madrid. He later returned to Juventus on loan in 2020 and subsequently played for Atlético Madrid again. He moved to AC Milan in 2024 and then joined Galatasaray on loan in January 2025, where he won the Turkish Süper Lig.

In July 2025, Morata joined Como 1907 on loan with an obligation to buy. In 2026, he moved to Leganés on a season-long loan from Como for the 2026–27 season.

At international level, Morata has represented Spain at several major tournaments. He was part of Spain’s UEFA Euro 2024-winning team and finished that tournament as captain. He has made 86 senior appearances for Spain and scored 37 goals.

Relationship/Personal Life

Alvaro exchanged rings with Alice Campello on 10th December 2016, Italian, and they tied the knots on June 17, 2017. Alice gave birth to a twins son on 29th July 2018. They named them Leonardo and Alessandro. The couple welcomed their third son Edoardo on 29th September 2020. Morata and Campello announced their separation in August 2024. They have continued to co-parent their children.

Social Media

Alvaro Morata goes by “@alvaromorata” on Instagram with over 22 million followers, and “Alvaro Morata” on Twitter/X with over 3.4 million followers. His Facebook page “Alvaro Morata” has over 12 million followers. He currently plays for Atlético Madrid.

Net worth

Although there are not many precise details about his net worth available, based on his career earnings across Real Madrid, Chelsea, Juventus, and Atlético Madrid, Álvaro Morata likely has a net worth in the range of $15-30 million (estimates vary widely, from $5 million to over $75 million depending on the source). He currently plays for Como in Italy’s Serie A, earning approximately €8.3 million for the 2025-26 season.

Nutshell Bio

The full name of Álvaro is Álvaro Borja Morata Martín. He was born on 23 October 1992 in Madrid, Spain, and is 33 years old as of 2026. He is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a striker. He stands around 1.89 meters (6 feet 2 inches) tall and has represented Spain at senior and youth levels.