Manu Morlanes on his Spain team-mates
Friday, May 20, 2016
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Spain's UEFA European Under-17 Championship finalists include a midfielder called Busquets from Barcelona, a rap-loving winger and an animal of a defender.
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1. Ignacio Peña (goalkeeper, Barcelona)
An excellent goalkeeper who is very good with his feet. He's a bit shy.
2. Alejandro Robles (defender, Málaga)
The way he speaks is very funny because he's from the south of Spain. His accent is typical of someone from Andalusia.
3. Francisco García (defender, Real Madrid)
He's tough for his opponents and a good person.
4. Juan Brandariz (defender, Barcelona)
Good on the ball and very funny in the dressing room. The joker.
5. Gorka Zabarte (defender, Real Madrid)
He can play in any defensive position and is very strong and energetic. Serious.
6. Oriol Busquets (midfielder, Barcelona)
Similar to Barcelona player Sergio in surname and position. Has good quality.
7. Jordi Mboula (winger/forward, Barcelona)
Very fast. He likes rap music.
8. Manu Morlanes (midfielder, captain, Villarreal)
I do whatever I can to help the team and to ensure each player gives their best.
9. Abel Ruiz (forward, Barcelona)
A striker who scores a lot of goals. He's the youngest in the squad.
10. Brahim Díaz (attacking midfielder, Manchester City)
Always laughing and smiling. Very happy.
11. Iván Martín (attacking midfielder, forward, Roda)
Good at taking possession – he's a conductor – and providing the last pass.
12. Alex Ujía (defender, Real Sociedad)
Very direct up the wing.
13. Adrián (goalkeeper, Espanyol)
He moves very quick between the posts. He always helps the team in spite of not playing.
14. Martín Calderón (midfielder, Real Madrid)
A strong midfielder with a powerful shot.
15. David Subias (defender, Real Zaragoza)
Very assured in central defence.
16. Pol Lozano (midfielder, Espanyol)
Confident and calm.
17. Alejandro Millán (forward, Zaragoza)
Electric.
18. José Carlos Aliaga (defender, Atlético Madrid)
An animal on the pitch and always happy.
Coach: Santi Denia
He helps us with everything we do and to improve.
Manu Morlanes was speaking to UEFA.com reporter Wayne Harrison.