Sergio Camello Pérez (born 10 February 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Rayo Vallecano.
Born in Madrid, Camello joined Atlético Madrid's youth setup in 2009, aged eight, from CDS Las Encinas de Boadilla. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 23 September 2018, coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring the equalizer in a 4âÂÂ2 Segunda División B away win against CDA Navalcarnero.
On 12 May 2019, Camello scored a brace in a 2âÂÂ0 away defeat of Pontevedra CF. He made his first team â and La Liga â debut six days later; after coming on as a half-time substitute for Thomas Partey, he scored the equalizer in a 2âÂÂ2 away draw against Levante UD, becoming the first player born in the 21st century to score for Atleti.
On 31 August 2021, Camello moved to Segunda División side CD Mirandés on loan for the 2021âÂÂ22 season. An undisputed starter, he scored 15 goals during the campaign, notably scoring braces against UD Las Palmas (4âÂÂ2 win), CD Lugo (3âÂÂ2 win) and SD Ponferradina (3âÂÂ1 win).
On 3 August 2022, Camello renewed his contract with Atleti until 2026, and moved to fellow top tier Rayo Vallecano on loan for the season. He scored his first goal in the top tier on 3 October, netting the equalizer in a 2âÂÂ1 home win over Elche CF.
On 17 August 2023, Camello signed a permanent four-year deal with Rayo.
In 2024, Camello was called up to the Spain Olympic team for the 2024 Olympic Games. On 9 August 2024, he scored two goals in the extra time to give Spain the 5âÂÂ3 victory against France in the final, thus winning the gold medal.
Spain U21
Spain U23