🇪🇸 Under-21s: David Gordo hands debuts to Jon Martin and Jan Virgili | OneFootball

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·7 November 2025

🇪🇸 Under-21s: David Gordo hands debuts to Jon Martin and Jan Virgili

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The Spain U21 team has once again captured the spotlight with the announcement of the latest squad by David Gordo, which includes two major surprises for the national youth football scene.

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The coach has decided to bet on emerging talent by giving an opportunity to Jon Martín and Jan Virgili, who are debuting in the category and joining the group of young prospects aiming for qualification for the 2027 European Championship. The anticipation is high for the fresh air these players will bring to the team.


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The inclusion of Jon Martín and Jan Virgili, who represent the new foundation of Spanish football, is a clear statement of intent by the coach.

Those chosen by David Gordo have an important date on the calendar for the qualifying phase. The first challenge for the U21 will be next Friday, November 14 against the San Marino team. This match, which will take place in the city of Lugo, is crucial for continuing to accumulate points on the road to the final phase of the 2027 European Championship.

Subsequently, the Spanish squad will travel to face Romania. This second match will be played on Tuesday, November 18 in the town of Sibiu, in a clash that presents itself as a trial by fire for the newcomers and the rest of the team. 

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.


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