Kiko
The centre-forward who helped Atlético Madrid to a historic double in 1995–96.
Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón, better known as Kiko, is a retired Spanish centre-forward who spent most of his career at Atlético Madrid. Across ten seasons in La Liga—plus one year in the Segunda División with his main club—he played 271 matches and scored 60 goals. He began his professional career at Cádiz. Kiko was part of the Spain squad that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and later represented the senior national team at Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup.
Quick Facts
- Full name
- Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón
- Born
- 26 April 1972
- Birthplace
- Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
- Height
- 1.89 m / 6 ft 2 in
- Position
- Centre-forward
- Total caps
- 377
- Total goals
- 91
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Background
Kiko moved to Atlético Madrid from Cádiz in 1993, following his club's relegation. He developed into one of Spain's most important footballers during the 90s, being instrumental in the side's historic double in 1995–96 with 11 goals and several assists. Atlético were relegated in 2000, but Kiko stayed at the Vicente Calderón Stadium for a further campaign, not managing to find the net in 32 appearances. He finished out his career with a five-month spell at CF Extremadura also in the Segunda División in 2002, teaming up with another longtime league player, Pier.
Did You Know?
- Kiko scored a last-minute winner against Poland in the 1992 Olympic final, his second goal of the game, securing a 3–2 victory and the gold medal for Spain.
- He scored in a 6–1 rout of Bulgaria at the 1998 World Cup, though Spain were knocked out in the group stage.
- He was born in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, and began his career with local club Cádiz CF.
- Kiko made his Spain debut on 16 December 1992 in a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Latvia, playing the full 90 minutes.
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