This Monday, February 28, the Andalucia’s day, the most populous Autonomous Community in Spain, with more than 8 million inhabitants. It has a wide variety of footballers who are spread over four of the six confederations that make up FIFA: AFC, UEFA, CONCACAF, and CONMEBOL, being present in all continents except Africa.
Javier Lopezformer Espanyol player and Real Betis youth squad, he is the only Andalusian footballer who plays in Oceania, specifically in the Adelaide United FC, from Australia. Among the Andalusians we find top level players, which would give for several competitive teams in any league in the world. This is the line-up of the best Andalusian soccer players today.
Goalkeeper: Sergio Rico
The Sevillian heads the Andalusian eleven. He made his debut in the Sevilla FC academy until reaching the first team, with which has won three consecutive Europa League (2014, 2015 and 2016). In 2018 he left for England to play on loan with Fulham, where he conceded 59 goals in 32 games played. A year later he was loaned to PSG for dispute ownership with Keylor Navas until they exercised the purchase option for 6 million euros. He currently plays in La Liga with RCD Mallorca, where he has established himself as the starting goalkeeper.
Defenses: Jesus Navas, Sergio Ramos and Carlos Neva
The defense is captained by the central PSG Sergio Ramos (35 years). Born in Camas (Seville), he is quoted as one of the best Andalusian footballers in history. One of the legends of Real Madrid and the Spanish National Team, with whom he did not go to the European Championship last summer. He accompanies him in the defense of three Jesus Navas (36 years old), turned into a right back since his time at Manchester City, and Carlos Neva (25 years old), left back for Granada CF. Other Andalusian defenders who could complete in the eleven are Raúl Navas (UD Las Palmas), Rubén Duarte (Alavés), or Juan Cala (Cádiz).
Midfielders: Fabian, Brahim, Gavi, Joaquin
The Andalusian National Team would undoubtedly stand out for its strong and powerful midfield. Joaquin It’s La Liga history the footballer with the most matches played at Real Betis, and he’s close to hanging up his boots. she accompanies him Fabian Ruizone of the sensations of Napoli since he arrived from Betis in 2018. The one with Los Palacios and Villafranca (Seville) stands out for his vision of the game and distribution of the ball. He was eliminated last Thursday by FC Barcelona in the Europa League round of 16 play-offs. Also born in Los Palacios, Gavi is one of the best promises in La Liga. The 17-year-old footballer is completing a great season with FC Barcelonaand since the arrival of Xavi he has been one of the undisputed starters, to the point of being called up by Luis Enrique.
Brahim Diaz (22 years old) is also one of the sensations of the season and of his club, Milan. The man from Malaga is on loan from Real Madrid until 2023 and the rossoneri club has great intentions to buy the player. Other Andalusian midfielders are Dani Ceballos and Isco (Real Madrid), José Campaña (Levante) or Luis Alberto (Lazio).
Forwards: Juanmi, Suso, Luis Alberto
Juanmi Jimenez He is the fashionable striker at Real Betis. With 12 goals in the league and 16 in all competitions, only Raúl De Tomás surpasses him (13 goals) in the ranking of Spanish top scorer in La Liga. The man from Malaga is accompanied by the man from Cadiz Breasts (28 years), partner in Sevilla de Navas. Completing the offensive trident, the also Cadiz and Lazio footballer, Luis Alberto (29 years). The soccer player from San José del Valle has played in Spain (Barcelona B, Malaga, Seville, Deportivo), England (Liverpool) e Italy. Other forwards who could complete the offensive trident are Loren Morón (Espanyol), Nolito (Celtic) or Sergio León (Valladolid).