When you look at Jacobo Ramon Naveros, you can clearly see he is a giant, but on the second inspection, you realize he’s still only a kid. This tall19-year-old has been given a chance to taste life with Real Madrid’s first team ahead of one of the biggest games of the season.Naveros entered the Ciudad Real Madrid in the 2013/14 season to join the Under-8 team after standing out in the youth ranks in Madridian local club Las Rozas – and from there, he progressed through all the phases of La Fabrica, Real Madrid’s youth academy, until reaching the Juvenil A team under former defender Alvaro Arbeloa. One of the great talents of the Real Madrid academy, he has now been rewarded for his hard work with a call-up for the crucial match against Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu (Saturday, 20.30 EAT).📸| Jacobo Ramón in training with the first team. pic.twitter.com/LpSExkpBSS— Real Madrid Fabrica (@FabricaMadrid) February 8, 2024 Facing a wave of injuries in the first team, especially in the defensive line, Carlo Ancelotti did not hesitate to turn to the academy to allow the general captain of the Juvenil A defence. It’s an opportunity that comes at one of the best moments in his young sporting career… and with characteristics that would suit Carlo’s system perfectly.”We have never given up, and our problems have been an opportunity to show strong motivation and commitment.”Generally, when the Real Madrid coach needs players to complete his squad, he almost always turns to Castilla, the club’s reserve squad that competes in the second tier of Spanish football. However, this decision did not apply to Jacobo, who did not hesitate to skip a step to call up the 19-year-old young player. After completing the last two training sessions with the first team consecutively, Ancelotti has witnessed a pure talent who, although still needs to grow, could provide solutions to the team at some point.##NAJAVA_MECA_7863354##Jacobo is a tall central defender, standing around 1.90 meters, who excels in all aspects of the centre of the defence. He is mighty in aerial duels and has a complete set of tools for any modern defender: he’s strong in tackles and precise in cutting the opponents’ plays. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to play in advanced defensive positions, thanks to his speed and long strides. Accustomed to Arbeloa’s lineups, the young centre-back has no problem facing off against the fastest forwards in space.Furthermore, offensively, Naveros is the team’s first weapon, thanks to his good ball distribution. He associates perfectly and can break lines of passing with ease. Lastly, his composure in the most critical moments is something highly valued at Valdebebas, as he always keeps a cool head and provides maximum security to his teammates.Mbappe’s gigantic financial demands to RealWith his call-up, Jacobo Ramon has become the 13th academy player to be called up by Ancelotti this season after Lucas Canizares, Fran Gonzalez, Nico Paz, Pineiro, Gonzalo, Tobias, Carrillo, Edgar, Theo, Mario de Luis, Mario Martín, and Alvaro. Just like Naveros, these names might not mean much today – but some of them will be household names in just a few short years.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 24Friday23:00: (2.95) Cadiz (3.15) Betis (2.70)Saturday16:00: (2.30) Alaves (3.40) Villareal (3.35)18:15: (1.90) Sociedad (3.45) Osasuna (4.80)20:30: (1.48) Real Madrid (4.70) Girona (7.25)23:00: (2.70) Las Palmas (3.15) Valencia (2.95)Sunday16:00: (2.25) Getafe (3.20) Celta (3.70)18:15: (2.35) Mallorca (3.10) Rayo Vallecano (3.30)20:30: (3.50) Sevilla (3.45) Atl.Madrid (2.10)23:00: (1.20) Barcelona (7.25) Granada (12.0)Monday21:00: (4.90) Almeria (3.60) Ath.Bilbao (1.75)***odds are subject to change***
