The defender was told he would have to give up football as a youngster but was always determined to succeed
Spain international Nacho was told his football career was over as the Real Madrid defender opened up about his battle with diabetes.
Nacho has made over 100 appearances in all competitions since emerging through the youth ranks at boyhood club Madrid but the 27-year-old's career was almost ended before it even started.
Diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 12, seven-time international Nacho - winner of two Champions League trophies and La Liga - said he had feared for his footballing future.