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]
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julio José Pleguezuelo Selva[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1997 | ||
| Place of birth | Palma, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Plymouth Argyle | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2004 | Atlético Baleares | ||
| 2004–2010 | Espanyol | ||
| 2010–2011 | Atlético Madrid | ||
| 2011–2013 | Barcelona | ||
| 2013–2016 | Arsenal | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2019 | Arsenal | 0 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Mallorca (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Gimnàstic (loan) | 10 | (0) |
| 2019–2023 | FC Twente | 84 | (3) |
| 2023– | Plymouth Argyle | 20 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| Spain U16 | |||
| 2014 | Spain U17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2014 | Spain U18 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:02, 9 February 2024 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Early career
Pleguezuelo 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]
Arsenal
In 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 Twente
On 21 May 2019, Pleguezuelo joined FC Twente of the Eredivisie on a free transfer.[19]
Plymouth Argyle
On 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 statistics
Club
- As of match played 3 February 2024
| Club | Season | League | Domestic Cup[a] | League Cup[b] | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Arsenal | 2016–17[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017–18[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2018–19[21] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Arsenal U21 | 2018–19[22] | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||||
| Mallorca (loan) | 2016–17[21] | Segunda División | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 17 | 0 | |||
| Gimnàstic (loan) | 2017–18[23] | Segunda División | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| FC Twente | 2019–20[24] | Eredivisie | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 0 | |||
| 2020–21[25] | Eredivisie | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 20 | 1 | ||||
| 2021–22[26] | Eredivisie | 23 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | 26 | 0 | ||||
| 2022–23[27] | Eredivisie | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[d] | 0 | 4[e] | 0 | 30 | 2 | ||
| Total | 84 | 3 | 8 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 96 | 3 | |||
| Plymouth Argyle | 2023–24[28] | Championship | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 129 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 149 | 3 | ||
Honours
Arsenal
Individual
- Eredivisie Team of the Month: March 2022,[29]
References
External links
- Profile at Arsenal.com
- Julio Pleguezuelo at BDFutbol
- Julio Pleguezuelo at Soccerway
