Julio Pleguezuelo

Julio Jose Pleguezuelo Selva (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxuljo xoˈse pleɣeˈθwelo ˈselβa], born 26 January 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Dutch club FC Twente. Pleguezuelo mainly plays as a centre back but can also feature as both a right back and a defensive midfielder.

Club Career

Early career

Pleguezuelo was born in Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands. In 2004, he joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup, after starting it out at CD Atletico Baleares.

In 2010 Pleguezuelo moved to Atletico Madrid. The following year, however, he signed for FC Barcelona, being linked to Premier League sides Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur during his spell at the latter.

Arsenal

In July 2013, shortly after turning 16, Pleguezuelo moved abroad and signed for Arsenal. On 11 April of the following year, after becoming a key unit at the club's under-18 squad, he signed his first professional contract.

Pleguezuelo established himself as the captain of the under-21 side during the 2015–16 campaign. He went on to lead Arsenal to victory in the 2016 U21 Premier League 2 play-off final which was won by 3 goals to 1 over Aston Villa.

Pleguezuelo made his senior Arsenal debut against Blackpool in EFL Cup on 31 October 2018.

Mallorca (loan)

On 5 August 2016, Pleguezuelo was loaned to Segunda Division side RCD Mallorca, for one year. He made his professional debut on 7 September, starting in a 1–0 Copa del Rey home win against CF Reus Deportiu.

On 9 October 2016, Pleguezuelo made his debut in the second tier, playing the last nine minutes in a 3–0 home win against SD Huesca. After 15 matches and a subsequent relegation, he returned to his parent club.

Gimnastic (loan)

On 31 January 2018, Pleguezuelo was loaned to Gimnastic de Tarragona in the second division until the end of the season.

FC Twente

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