César Palacios (footballer, born 2004)

César Palacios Pérez (born 11 November 2004) is a Spanish professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Real Madrid Castilla.

Club career
Born in Soria to former footballer César Palacios Sr., Palacios started his career with the same side his father had represented for the last six years of his career, Numancia. After ten years with Numancia, he was signed by La Liga side Real Madrid in June 2020.

His career with the Real Madrid youth teams got off to a good start, and he was promoted from the Juvenil C team to the Juvenil B team, having amassed a number of goals and assists in his first season. He signed a contract extension in May 2022, keeping him with Los Blancos until 2027.

He notably scored a brace against the youth side of Valencia in a 3–1 win in the quarter final of the 2023 Copa del Rey Juvenil. He featured in the final as Real Madrid beat Almería.

International career
Palacios has represented Spain at under-19 and under-20 level. He scored on his debut with the under-19 side in a 1–0 win against Germany.

Honours
Individual
 * UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2023