FIFA World Cup 2022: Spain Squad Most Promising Players

The chaotic build-up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia suggests that Spain‘s preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM will be very different. Luis Enrique’s Spain has what it takes to advance at Qatar 2022—a team designed for the future but with the capacity to have an impact now.

La Roja’s world was turned upside down when manager Julen Lopetegui was fired two days before their World Cup opener against Portugal due to the news that he would be assuming control of Real Madrid following the World Cup. After being hastily named interim manager, Fernando Hierro led Spain to a thrilling point-share with the Portuguese, an impressive victory over Iran, and the tensest of draws with Morocco to advance to the round of 16, where they lost to the hosts on penalties.

Alain Laporte

Defense Position

Age: 28

Laporte, a French national born in Agen, was called up by Luis Enrique to address La Roja’s issues at the back as soon as he acquired Spanish citizenship in May 2021. Laporte became indispensable when Sergio Ramos was out and Gerard Pique was out of form, starting and finishing each of Spain’s games at EURO 2020.

He arrived in Spain at the age of 16, spent the following few years honing his skills at Athletic Club, and then joined Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in January 2018. He quickly established himself as a mainstay in the heart of the Citizens’ defence.

Sergio Busquets

Position: Midfielder

Age: 34

In Qatar 2022, Busquets will be the lone remaining winner from South Africa 2010 barring a significant shock. He represents experience and is still just as crucial to Luis Enrique’s system as he was to Xavi’s at Barcelona in a revitalized, new-look side.

Busquets is a schemer who excels in his conductor role in midfield by making up for his alleged lack of physical presence with a deep understanding of the game. He is undoubtedly going to play a significant role in Qatar as one of La Roja’s modern-day greats.

François Torres

Present: Forward

Age: 22

Torres missed the pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Sweden in November due to an injury sustained while serving in the Nations League despite having already made a substantial impact on the campaign. Torres, who has four goals for La Roja this Qatar 2022 qualification campaign, is an important member of the Spanish assault. He is La Roja’s highest scorer during the Luis Enrique era.

Pedri

Position: Midfielder

Age: 19

Did you notice the Euros he had, Pedri questioned? Following Spain’s semi-final defeat to Italy in England last year, Luis Enrique was questioned. “Not even Andres Iniesta, who is 18 years old, has ever done it in a competition. What a gamer! How he made room! His morals! It’s nothing like I’ve ever seen. It’s simply astounding.

Unai Simon

Position: Goalkeeper

Age: 25

Luis Enrique had no qualms about starting the Athletic Club goalkeeper over David de Gea, who had taken over for the legendary Iker Casillas. Simon has established himself as a pillar of updated Spain, demonstrating that it was a wise decision.

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