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The player highlights the progress he has made at Sevilla FC Academy and looks ahead to the new season with the ambition of continuing to improve and helping the team earn promotion.

Sevilla FC continues to strengthen the development of international young talents with the renewal of Fabián Rodríguez, who will remain with Sevilla FC D for the 2026/27 season as part of the High Performance Career Program.

A Puerto Rican left-back, Fabián is set to begin his third season at the Club after two years in which he has experienced significant growth, both on and off the pitch.

The player believes that one of the program’s greatest strengths has been the all-round development it has provided throughout his time in Seville.

“What I like most about the High Performance Career Program is the friends I’ve made, the growth I’ve experienced, the opportunities I’ve been given, and how I’ve been able to develop both as a person and as a football player.”

He also encourages young players who may be considering joining the program to take the opportunity, recalling his own experience before arriving in Seville.

“If someone is unsure about coming here, I’d tell them to do it. I was also undecided at one point, but I think it has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

Looking ahead to next season, Fabián aims to continue improving both as a footballer and as a person, while strengthening his role within the squad and contributing to the team’s collective ambitions.

“My goals for next season are to keep growing, not only as a football player but also as a person, to make more friends, and to become a stronger teammate. As a team, our objective is to earn promotion.”

With this renewal, Sevilla FC once again reinforces its commitment to the comprehensive development of its international players, providing a high-performance environment that combines sporting, academic, and personal development to prepare them for the challenges of the future.

Sevilla “D” faced a demanding away fixture in the penultimate league matchday, travelling to face Unión Gerena, a side positioned just above them in the table. Coming into the game on an impressive run of results, the Sevilla team aimed for a victory that would allow them to overtake their opponents, having already secured a 2-0 win in the reverse fixture at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground.

Backed by strong home support at the José Juan Romero Gil Municipal Stadium, the match began with Sevilla “D” looking to take control of possession and dictate the tempo. The visitors created the first opportunity in the 10th minute, when Abdullah Aljirafi fired an effort narrowly wide of the left post.

Following that early chance, Unión Gerena responded well and began threatening through quick transitions and direct attacking play. Although the Sevilla side enjoyed the majority of possession, the hosts managed to create dangerous openings. Mamour Sené produced two important saves to keep the score level during the first half.

However, in the 32nd minute, a recovery in midfield allowed the home side to launch a swift attacking move, leaving their striker one-on-one with the goalkeeper before calmly finishing to make it 1-0.

Sevilla “D” reacted immediately to the setback. Just three minutes later, Álvaro Perea restored parity with a well-taken finish following a positive attacking sequence from the visitors. The sides went into halftime level at 1-1.

After the break, the Sevilla side displayed greater composure and control, dominating possession while limiting Unión Gerena’s attacking opportunities. The visitors created several chances before finally taking the lead in the 73rd minute, when Fidel Morán struck a powerful left-footed shot from the edge of the box into the far corner to make it 1-2.

The hosts responded quickly, though, and equalised just five minutes later from a corner kick situation.

In the closing stages, Sevilla “D” continued pushing forward in search of a winner, while Unión Gerena attempted to disrupt the visitors’ attacking rhythm. Despite several late opportunities, the score remained unchanged, and the match ended in a competitive 2-2 draw, allowing Sevilla “D” to extend their strong run of form in a challenging away fixture.

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Starting XI: Mamour Sené, Alejandro Gonzálvez, Gonzalo García, Borja Tellado, Fabián Rodríguez, Estefan Mario, Fidel Morán, Khalid Aljirafi, Abdullah Aljirafi, Manu Cruzado y Álvaro Perea.

Matchday 24 of the league competition saw Sevilla “D” face Bormujos GSport at the Campo Municipal Ciudad Universitaria. The precedent from the first round, a 4-1 victory for the Sevillian side, already suggested a challenging encounter for the hosts.

The match began at a measured pace, with no clear chances in the opening stages. It was not until the 11th minute that Bormujos created their first opportunity, with a shot that went just wide of the post guarded by Mamour Sené, goalkeeper of Sevilla “D”.

The visitors responded in the 29th minute, when Fidel Morán made the most of his chance to open the scoring with a delicate chip, making it 0-1. From that point on, the game settled, with few notable chances before halftime, aside from a long-range effort from the home side that was comfortably dealt with by the Sevilla goalkeeper.

After the restart, Sevilla “D” showed a more ambitious approach, aiming to put the game beyond doubt. In the 59th minute, Fidel Morán scored again after finishing a cross, extending the lead. Just four minutes later, he struck once more with a similar move, completing his hat-trick and reaching his eighth goal of the season.

With the score at 0-3 and full control of the match, the visitors sealed the result in the closing stages. Forward Álvaro Perea netted the fourth goal following an assist from Borja Tellado, setting the final score at 0-4.

Sevilla “D” thus secured a convincing victory built on attacking efficiency, tactical discipline, and the standout performance of Fidel Morán.

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Sevilla “D” hosted Atlético Sumi on Matchday 23 of the league campaign, with both teams coming into the fixture after victories in the previous round. The home side started the day in fifth place, while the visitors sat eleventh in the standings.

The match began with an early setback for Sevilla “D”, who conceded in the opening minutes. However, the response was immediate. Just one minute later, Edu Mangles equalised after an assist from Fidel Morán.

Atlético Sumi had another chance to regain the lead, but Mario Rodríguez produced an excellent save to keep the score level. In the 34th minute, Sevilla “D” completed the turnaround. A perfectly weighted through ball from Edu Mangles found Fidel Morán in behind the defence, and the forward calmly finished to make it 2-1 before half-time.

After the break, the hosts looked to extend their advantage and did so in the 50th minute. Abdullah Aljirafi, the team’s top scorer, finished from close range after a brilliant move by Parker Byas.

With the game under control, Edu Mangles once again took centre stage, adding two more goals in the 62nd and 69th minutes to complete his impressive hat-trick.

Sevilla “D” continued to push forward until the final whistle, creating further chances. In the last minute of the match, American player Kohen Caminiti added the sixth goal to complete the emphatic 6-1 victory.

An important three points for Sevilla “D”, who continue to strengthen their position in the upper part of the table.

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Starting XI: Mario Rodríguez, Parker Byas, Gavyn Nobles, Gonzalo García, Fabián Rodríguez, Fidel Morán, Tristán Figueroa, Alejandro Gonzálvez, Manu Cruzado, Álvaro Perea and Edu Mangles.

Substitutes: Borja Tellado, Kohen Caminiti, Javier Estévez, Abdullah Aljirafi, David Torres and Pedro Berruezo.

Matchday 22 of the competition saw C.D. Torre Reina face Sevilla FC “D” at the Torre de la Reina Municipal Stadium. The hosts came into the game in seventh place, aiming to pick up points, while Sevilla “D”, sitting fifth in the standings, arrived following a convincing victory against El Ronquillo.

The match began with a very even opening phase, with hardly any clear chances for either side. The first dangerous approach came from the home team, although the shot went just wide. In the 29th minute, a set-piece delivered by Manu Cruzado allowed Gonzalo García to connect with a shot that was saved in two attempts by the home goalkeeper.

Sevilla FC “D” struck just before halftime. In the 40th minute, an excellent through ball from Gonzalo García allowed Fidel Morán to get ahead of the defense and finish with precision to make it 0–1. The same attacker tried his luck again before the break with a long-range effort that went off target.

After the restart, C.D. Torre Reina tried to step forward in search of an equalizer, increasing their presence in the opposition half. However, the Sevillian side managed to keep control of the match and extended their lead in the 60th minute thanks to Edu Mangles, who scored his seventh goal of the season following a well-worked attacking move.

After the second goal, the match became more open, with both teams pushing forward, although without creating many clear chances. Sevilla FC “D” also had opportunities to extend their lead, with a standout moment being a decisive save from Mamour Sené in the 83rd minute, stopping a dangerous free kick and keeping a clean sheet.

In the final moments, the visiting side nearly scored a third through Álvaro Perea, but the home goalkeeper reacted in time to prevent the goal.

In the end, Sevilla FC “D” secured a solid and hard-earned 0–2 victory, confirming their good form and reliability away from home.

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Starting XI: Mamour Sené, Alejandro Gonzálvez, Gonzalo García, Borja Tellado, Fabián Rodríguez, Manu Cruzado, Pedro Berruezo, Pablo García, Álvaro Perea, Edu Mangles, and Fidel Morán.

Substitutes: Bob Almanas, Parker Byas, Gavyn Nobles, Kohen Caminiti, Pablo de la Rosa, and Tomás del Grosso.

Last Saturday, March 28, Sevilla “D” faced a highly demanding friendly fixture against Atlético Algabeño, a team competing in a higher division, offering an excellent opportunity to assess the competitive level of the Nervión-based side.

The match began with a determined and ambitious Sevilla, fully aware of the challenge ahead. From the opening minutes, the team displayed high intensity and quickly created danger. In the second minute, Abdullah Aljirafi had the first chance following an impressive team move, but the home goalkeeper denied the goal. Just five minutes later, Kohen Caminiti produced one of the clearest opportunities in a one-on-one situation, attempting a lob that sailed just over the crossbar.

Throughout the first half, Sevilla “D” showcased a dynamic, fluid, and vertical style of play, imposing their identity on the match. The midfield leadership of Pedro Berruezo, alongside Edu Mangles and Khalid Aljirafi, enabled the team to create up to eight dangerous attacking situations, although none were converted. Atlético Algabeño, meanwhile, posed limited threat, with their best effort being a long-range shot comfortably handled by Mario Rodríguez.

After the break, the dynamics of the game shifted. The home side raised their competitive level and managed to balance the contest. The second half was more physical and contested, with frequent interruptions. Nevertheless, Sevilla “D” continued to generate clear chances, including a notable opportunity for Fidel Morán, which ultimately did not find the target.

In the end, the score remained unchanged, and the match concluded in a goalless draw, reflecting both the balance of play and the lack of clinical finishing in both penalty areas. Despite this, Sevilla “D” can take away positive conclusions, having competed on equal terms against a higher-division opponent and demonstrating clear collective progress.

Sevilla “D” entered matchday 21 following a friendly victory and positioned in the upper-mid section of the standings. Their opponents, El Ronquillo, currently at the bottom, were unable to contain the attacking strength of the home side.

The match began with intensity, and the first clear chance came in the 8th minute. Just two minutes later, Edu Mangles opened the scoring with a powerful shot into the far corner from inside the box. Mangles doubled the lead in the 16th minute, finishing off an assist from Parker Byas, capping a great start.

The third goal came from a cross that resulted in an own goal by the visiting defense. In the 33rd minute, Abdullah Aljirafi, the team’s top scorer, capitalized on an assist from Mangles to finish confidently in a one-on-one situation. Before halftime, Manu Cruzado scored a stunning strike from the edge of the area, making it 5-0.

The second half followed the same pattern. Just three minutes after the restart, Edu Mangles completed his hat-trick, netting the sixth goal. In the 56th minute, Tomás del Grosso scored from a corner kick and later added another by redirecting a shot from the edge of the box, extending the lead to 8-0.

The home side’s dominance continued as Pablo de la Rosa scored the ninth goal after collecting a rebound and firing from distance. Abdullah Aljirafi added his second of the match to reach double digits, and finally Fidel Morán closed the scoring with the definitive 11-0.

The team managed by Óscar Olomo displayed great attacking efficiency and complete control throughout the 90 minutes, reinforcing their strong run of form.

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Starting XI: Mamour Sené, Fabián Rodríguez, Gavyn Nobles, Gonzalo García, Parker Byas, Tristán Figueroa, Edu Mangles, Manu Cruzado, Kohen Caminiti, Fidel Morán and Abdullah Aljirafi.

Substitutes: Mario Rodríguez, Khalid Aljirafi, Alejandro Gonzálvez, Áron Németh, Pablo de la Rosa, Tomás del Grosso and Borja Tellado.