Julio Pleguezuelo
Julio José Pleguezuelo Selva (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxuljo xoˈse pleɣeˈθwelo ˈselβa], born 26 January 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for EFL Championship club Plymouth Argyle. Pleguezuelo mainly plays as a centre back but can also feature as both a right back and a defensive midfielder.[3][4][5] Club careerEarly careerPleguezuelo was born in Palma, Majorca, Balearic Islands. In 2004, he joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup, after starting out at CD Atlético Baleares.[6] In 2010, Pleguezuelo moved to Atlético Madrid.[7] 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.[8] ArsenalIn July 2013, shortly after turning 16, Pleguezuelo moved abroad and signed for Arsenal.[9] 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.[10][11] Pleguezuelo established himself as the captain of the under-21 side during the 2015–16 campaign.[12] 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.[13] Pleguezuelo made his senior Arsenal debut against Blackpool in EFL Cup on 31 October 2018.[14] Mallorca (loan)On 5 August 2016, Pleguezuelo was loaned to Segunda División side RCD Mallorca, for one year.[15] He made his professional debut on 7 September, starting in a 1–0 Copa del Rey home win against CF Reus Deportiu.[16] 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.[17] After 15 matches and a subsequent relegation, he returned to his parent club. Gimnàstic (loan)On 31 January 2018, Pleguezuelo was loaned to Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the second division until the end of the season.[18] FC TwenteOn 21 May 2019, Pleguezuelo joined FC Twente of the Eredivisie on a free transfer.[19] Plymouth ArgyleOn 21 June 2023, Pleguezuelo joined newly-promoted Championship club Plymouth Argyle on a two-year contract. The move saw him become the first Spanish player to play for the club.[20] Career statisticsClub
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