Place of birth Palma, Spain Number 24 Weight 70 kg | Playing position Height 1.8 m | |
Full name Julio José Pleguezuelo Selva Date of birth (1997-01-26) 26 January 1997 (age 20) Current team Mallorca
(on loan from Arsenal) Similar Stefan O'Connor, Tafari Moore, Daniel Crowley, Glen Kamara, Krystian Bielik | ||
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Julio José Pleguezuelo Selva (born 26 January 1997) is a Spanish footballer who plays for RCD Mallorca on loan from English club Arsenal. Mainly a centre back, he can play in all positions across the back four and as a defensive midfielder.
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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 Atlético Baleares.
In 2010 Pleguezuelo moved to Atlético 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.
Mallorca (loan)
On 5 August 2016, Pleguezuelo was loaned to Segunda División 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.