Raúl José Asencio Moraes (born 20 May 1998) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for Italian Serie C Group A club Novara.
[2] In order to gain first team opportunities, Asencio joined Italian second tier club Avellino on 6 July 2017 on a season-long loan deal.
[4] On 13 August, Asencio made his professional debut for Avellino in the third round of Coppa Italia as a substitute replacing Soufiane Bidaoui in the 68th minute of a 3–1 away defeat against Hellas Verona.
[13] On 27 August he made his Serie B debut for Benevento as a substitute replacing Riccardo Improta in the 70th minute of a 3–3 home draw against Lecce.
[22] Asencio returned to Spain on 10 August 2021, after signing a two-year contract with Segunda División side AD Alcorcón.
[23] On 20 December, he posted a story on his Instagram profile showing himself driving at over 160 kilometres per hour while holding a coffee with the other hand;[24] the following day, his contract with the club was terminated.