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·5 March 2026

Marín symbolises Real Sociedad’s academy, six years from ballboy’s seat to the action

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Marín has come to symbolise Real Sociedad’s academy, his path spanning six years from ballboy’s seat to the thick of the action.

Diario Vasco notes that few stories champion the club’s youth system better, perhaps the strongest in Europe.

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The Riojan celebrated as a ballboy when Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the semi-finals against Mirandés in 2020.

In 2026, he could congratulate the captain directly after the skipper scored from the spot against Athletic.

The two moments bookend a personal journey inside Real Sociedad.

Source: Diario Vasco

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