Sergi Altimira

Sergi Altimira Clavell (born 25 August 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Primeira Liga club Sporting CP.

Career Sabadell Born in Cardedeu, Barcelona, Catalonia, Altimira joined Barcelona's La Masia in 2012, from hometown club Cardedeu. In 2019, he left Barça and joined Sabadell.

Loan to Granollers On 29 May 2020, after finishing his formation, Altimira was loaned to Tercera División side Granollers for the season. He made his senior debut on 1 November, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 7–0 away routing of Figueres.

Breakthrough Upon returning to Sabadell, Altimira was included in the first team squad by manager Antonio Hidalgo, and renewed his contract with the club on 7 September 2021. He played 29 times for the side in all competitions during the 2021–22 campaign.

Altimira's performances has led to interest in his services from his former club Barcelona, amongst others. Strong interest was reported to be present from the Gerard Piqué's Andorra, as well as from La Liga side Villarreal. However, despite Barcelona's efforts to sign Altimira on the final day of the transfer window in August 2022, they were unable to agree terms on the transfer leaving Altimira remaining under contract to Sabadell until June 2023.

Getafe On 31 January 2023, Marca reported that Altimira had an agreement to join top tier club Getafe on a four-year contract upon the conclusion of his contract with Sabadell. On 6 July, the club officially announced his signing.

Betis On 11 August 2023, Altimira signed a five-year contract with Real Betis also in the top tier, after the club paid his € 2 million release clause. He made his professional debut on 2 September, replacing Isco late into a 1–0 home win over Rayo Vallecano.

Altimira scored his first professional goal on 27 January 2024, netting the winner in a 1–0 away success over Mallorca. Initially a backup option, he subsequently established himself as a regular starter, and renewed his contract until 2029 on 11 April 2025.

Sporting CP On 30 June 2026, Altimira moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a five-year contract with Primeira Liga side Sporting CP.

Personal life Altimira's father Aureli and his cousin Adrià are also footballers. The former played as a forward, while the latter is a defender; both were also groomed at Barça.

Career statistics

Honours Betis UEFA Conference League runner-up: 2024–25