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Almenas served as captain and starting goalkeeper for the North Cross varsity team, where he stood out for his leadership, shot-stopping ability, and determination. During his time in U.S. high school soccer, he was named to the 1st Team All-Conference and also received an Honorable Mention in the Roanoke Times All-Timesland Soccer Teams. In his most recent season, he recorded an 82.5% save percentage, consolidating himself as one of the key figures of his team.

Known as “Bob,” the young goalkeeper has a clear mindset: “My family and my desire to play football at the highest level push me to be the best version of myself. Every time I train and play, I do it for them and for my dreams.”

His move to Sevilla FC “D” represents an important step in both his sporting and academic career, as he will also continue his studies at Universidad Loyola in Seville.

With his arrival, Alejandro “Bob” Almenas becomes the third Puerto Rican player to join Sevilla FC, following in the footsteps of Leandro Antonetti (Sevilla Atlético) and Fabián Rodríguez (Sevilla FC “D”), further consolidating the growing presence of Puerto Rican talent at the club.

Through this signing, Sevilla FC reinforces its commitment to international talent and to offering young prospects from around the world the opportunity to develop within a highly demanding sporting and educational environment.

At the helm of the team will once again be Óscar Olomo, who returns for his second consecutive season as head coach. Olomo has extensive experience within Sevilla FC’s youth academy, where he previously coached several teams in the women’s section, including multiple seasons in charge of the Sevilla FC Femenino B.

Alongside him, Antonio José González will also continue as assistant coach for a second season. A product of Sevilla FC’s youth system, González played for the club’s reserve team between 1994 and 1997. He went on to enjoy a long professional career as a defender with clubs such as Granada CF, Xerez CD (where he played five seasons, three of them in the Second Division), CD Numancia —making his LaLiga debut in the 2004/05 season, with 19 appearances—, Córdoba CF (achieving promotion to the Second Division), and Lucena CF.

The fitness department will be led by Pablo Díaz, who most recently worked with the Sevilla FC Infantil B side, winning the latest international edition of LaLiga FC Futures, and previously with the Alevín A, which finished runner-up in the national edition.

José Luis Gil joins as goalkeeping coach. A former Sevilla FC academy player through to the youth stage, he brings extensive experience as a goalkeeper at La Palma CF and holds a PhD in Sports Science from the University of Seville.

The club would like to thank former fitness coach Abel Ramírez for his hard work and commitment, wishing him the very best in his new role with Hatta Sport Club in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the team’s previous goalkeeping coach, Francisco Salvago, will now continue his work as goalkeeping coach for the Juvenil D.

With this technical structure in place, Sevilla FC “D” approaches the new season with both ambition and continuity, further strengthening its commitment to the development and growth of young footballers in a highly demanding environment.

Byas, a Maryland (USA) native, joined Sevilla FC “D” in March 2024 after standing out in the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL), where he took his first steps as a semi-professional footballer. Since arriving in Seville, he has caught attention with his pace and power.

Reflecting on his first months in Spain, Parker described the experience as “an absolutely incredible season, sharing the dressing room with teammates from all around the world. It has been a real pleasure to play for and represent Sevilla FC.” At that time, he also expressed his ambition to “come back next season, do more, and make an even greater impact.”

With this renewal, Sevilla FC reaffirms its commitment to international talent and to the development of players within the club’s academy structure.

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Fabián Rodríguez (Puerto Rico, 2006) is extending his link with Sevilla FC for another season, holding a federation license with Sevilla FC “D.” Last season, the Puerto Rican left-back already took part in several matches with that team, despite it being his final year at the youth stage.

After completing all of his football training in Puerto Rico, with clubs such as Hispania Football Academy, Fabián will be entering his second season in Spain and, specifically, with Sevilla FC.

Sevilla FC “D” has completed the signing of Abdullah Aljirafi, a winger born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, who will bolster the squad ahead of the new season. Aljirafi joins the club after completing his collegiate career at Howard University, where he competed for four seasons in NCAA Division I, standing out both for his on-field performances and his academic dedication. In his final season, the Saudi midfielder was named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll and the Commissioner’s Honor Roll, highlighting his profile as a well-rounded athlete.

With a solid football background in the United States, Abdullah also gained international experience representing Saudi Arabia’s U23 national team in the Al Abtal Cup, as part of the Saudi Future Falcons program. At the club level, he featured for Patuxent FA in USL League 2 and for FC Moco 1976 in the UPSL with 3 goals and 3 assists in 10 games, experiences that helped him develop in a variety of competitive settings.

His arrival at Sevilla FC “D” marks the next step in his career, bringing his technical skills and attacking flair to the club’s left wing.

Sevilla FC “D” has secured the contract renewal of Eduardo Andrés Mangles Herrera, who will continue to wear the Sevilla shirt following his arrival in January. The Venezuelan forward, who also holds a Dutch passport, became the team’s first signing of the winter transfer window and made a strong impression in his initial months in Nervión.

Joining from Elche CF, Mangles quickly adapted to the team’s dynamics, earning call-ups and featuring in all eight matches he was available for before an injury temporarily sidelined him. His dedication, performance, and swift integration were key factors behind the club’s decision to extend his stay.

Prior to joining Sevilla FC, the striker gained international experience in competitions such as the Maltese Premier League and the Maltese FA Trophy, playing for Hibernians FC. He also had a notable spell at Fort Lauderdale United Academy in the United States, where he registered 4 goals and 5 assists in 7 matches.

With this renewal, Sevilla FC “D” reaffirms its commitment to young, talented, and dedicated players, in line with the club’s philosophy of growth and player development.

Parker Byas and Gavyn Nobles joined Sevilla FC “D” training sessions last March, and now that the season has ended, they look back on their time at the club.

Parker, a native of Maryland (United States), describes this period as “an absolutely incredible season” in which he was able to “share the locker room with guys from all over the world” and says it was “a pleasure to play for and represent Sevilla FC.” He says he is looking forward to “coming back next season, doing more, and making a greater impact.”

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Likewise, central defender Gavyn Nobles believes that his time at Sevilla FC “exceeded his expectations.” He emphasized that everything in the club’s day-to-day operations “seemed great to him,” that he “felt integrated and part of a family from day one” and that he is ready to return to the team next season.

A simple yet emotional event held last week at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium marked the conclusion of Sevilla FC ‘D’s’ inaugural season, which is part of the club’s International High Performance Program. This initiative by the Sevilla FC Academy has been successfully integrated into the club’s competitive structure, completing its first campaign with notable success. The ceremony was attended by general director José González-Dans, official ambassador Pablo Blanco, and first-team striker García Pascual.

All three congratulated the coaching staff and players, who were joined by club employees and family members to close a chapter defined by hard work, progress, and living together in a high-performance environment. Each player was given a team jersey as a lasting memento of being part of the first-ever squad in the team’s history. The event concluded with a final group photo before the players returned to their respective home countries.

This project is part of an exclusive program for players over 18 years of age, combining academic and sports training, high-level coaching sessions, participation in official competitions, and full immersion in professional football culture. Its goal is to enhance the players’ opportunities in the international football market. This first season has helped to expand the Sevilla FC brand across the globe—from north to south, with countries such as Sweden and Nigeria represented, and from east to west, with players hailing from nations like Indonesia and the United States.

Sevilla FC’s commitment to international high-performance development will continue next season, further strengthening its focus on training, global outreach, and the holistic development of talent.

Sevilla FC “D” Ends the Season with a 2–4 Victory Over Mairena del Aljarafe

Sevilla FC “D” secured a win in their final match of the season, defeating Mairena del Aljarafe with a final score of 2–4.

Playing away at the Francisco Castilla Romero stadium, Sevilla FC “D” had to come from behind twice during the match. In the end, they took all three points, led by their most experienced player, Alejandro Melchor, who used his veteran presence to guide the team to victory by scoring two goals. Sebas Fineman also found the net twice, remaining Sevilla FC “D”’s top scorer and the fifth-highest scorer in the league, with an average of 0.62 goals per game.

Match Line-up

Sevilla FC: Mario, Alejandro, Sergio, Nacho, Sebas, Melchor, Chimezie Paul Obi, Fernando, Diego Diez, Saúl, and Borja Tellado.
Also played: Basilio, Fabián, Aiden, Darrell, Ismael, Tomás, and Pablo Fragoso.

Goals: 1–0, Minute 16: Fernando .1–1, Minute 24: Melchor. 2–1, Minute 32: Cruces. 2–2, Minute 43: Sebas. 2–3, Minute 51: Melchor. 2–4, Minute 87: Sebas.

Sevilla FC D players train with Sevilla FC C thanks to their standout performances this season

Before the training session began, Joaquín Hidalgo, coach of Sevilla C, delivered a motivational talk to his players about the remainder of the season. The players from Sevilla FC D were also present during the talk.

After the speech, the team formed a traditional “guard of honour” to warmly welcome the Sevilla FC D players.

The training session went ahead smoothly, with warm-up drills, ball work, and a final match in which the Sevilla FC D players showcased their quality and strong form — the merits that earned them the chance to take part in this experience.

Chimezie Obi, the Nigerian striker, currently boasts an outstanding average of 5 goals in 6 matches, not including the hat-trick he scored in a friendly against Cádiz Internacional during Holy Week.

Another attacking player, Sebas Fineman, stands out as one of the top scorers in his category, with a total of 14 goals in 25 matches. He also scored a beautiful free-kick and has shown great composure from the penalty spot, converting all 4 of his penalties.

In defence, Alejandro Gonzálvez stands out as the team’s full-back, already with 24 starts under his belt, making him a key figure for Sevilla FC D. Darrell Ang has accumulated 12 starts in 21 matches, showing strong form and contributing to a total of 14 victories with the team.

Sevilla FC D secured a victory in a match against Aznalcóllar F.B. Sevilla FC D dominated most of the game, imposing their style of play. The home team claimed the win with three goals, scored by Sebas Fineman, Sergio, and Saúl Vázquez. Additionally, Sevilla FC D kept a clean sheet once again.

With this win, Sevilla FC D remains in third place in the standings, with one match left to play.

MATCH SHEET:

Sevilla FC: Mario, Alejandro, Sergio, Nacho, Sebas, Melchor, Chimezie Obi, Fernando, Tomás, Borja Tellado, and Pablo Fragroso. Also featured: Basilio, Fabián, Lotina, Aiden, Darrel, Ismael, and Saúl.

Goals: 1–0: Minute 17 – Sebas Fineman 2–0: Minute 51 – Sergio 3–0: Minute 84 – Saúl Vázquez

Sevilla FC D wins friendly against Cádiz Integrated Team with a 3-1 scoreline

The Andalusian sides met at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground for a friendly match. Both teams displayed incredible football, putting on a beautiful show for the fans.

MATCH SHEET

Sevilla FC: Basilio, Paul Obi, Borja Tellado, Sergio, Fernando, Ismael, Alejandro, Nacho, Felipe Aragón, Saúl.
Also played: Mario, Aiden Webb, Javier Redondo, David Carrasco, Tomás Del Grosso, Mamour Sené.

Goals: 1-0: Minute 17 – Paul Obi 2-0: Minute 26 – Paul Obi 3-1: Minute 68 – Paul Obi