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Three Points to Start

Sevilla FC Juvenil “D” began their journey in official competition with a trip to Alcalá de Guadaíra to face CD Pablo VI in the opening round of the 4th Andalusian Juvenile Division.

The Sevillista side took the lead early, when in the 9th minute Mario Estefan found the net for the first time against the home goalkeeper. After the hosts equalized before the break, an excellent second half saw David Espinel restore the lead before Salva Ballesta sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike.

The match also provided an opportunity for two cadete-age players, David Espinel and Ubaldo Martín, to feature. Both showcased the high level of Sevilla’s academy and their ability to step up categories. David scored the second goal and was key in the build-up to the third, while Ubaldo, a left-footed centre-back who played the entire second half, helped keep a clean sheet during his time on the pitch.

Juvenil “D” Starting XI: Gonzalo Cuendes, Marcos García, Fran Correa, Alejandro Ruiz, Daniel Pro, Enzo Galbarro, Mario Estefan, Ángel Torres, Raúl Martínez, Salva Ballesta, and Alejandro Piña (C).
Substitutes used: Daniel Morilla, Antonio Asencio, Diego Díez, David Espinel, and Ubaldo Martín.

Picture: Raúl Pajares.

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Áron Németh, Hungarian talent for Juvenil D

Juvenil D strengthens its attack with the addition of Áron Németh, a Hungarian winger who has spent the last two years at Főnix Gold FC, a club based in Székesfehérvár.

During the past season, Németh played 21 league matches, scoring 17 goals and providing 8 assists, in addition to appearing in 4 cup games, where he contributed 3 goals and 3 assists. These figures highlight his attacking prowess and versatility in the final third.

With his arrival, Juvenil D adds an attacker with international projection, a sharp scoring instinct, and the ability to create chances, all of which will help boost the team’s offensive performance.

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Bill Davy, British football for Juvenil “D”

Juvenil “D” strengthens its squad with the addition of Bill Davy, a British player with international experience across various stages of his development. Having started in grassroots football at the age of five, he took his first steps at Sporting FC, a youth club in England, before going on to play for different European sides such as Perugia in Italy.

His evolution on the pitch has seen him adapt to several positions, moving from striker to centre-back after taking part in a showcase with Dinamo Zagreb, where he demonstrated his ability to adapt and his tactical discipline.

In addition to his sporting career, Bill Davy has also focused on his academic path, studying Sports Science and Business, which provides an educational background that strengthens his development as a player in a high-performance environment.

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Aaron Ang, new goalkeeper for Sevilla FC Juvenil “D”

Born in Jakarta on April 12, 2007, Aaron joins from FC Nöttingen U17, a German side with which he played last season, delivering standout performances and helping the team win the Kreiss Pokal Junior. Standing at 1.78 meters, with a strong physique and notable ability with his left foot, he has established himself as a goalkeeper with great potential.

His performances in Europe also earned him a call-up to the Indonesia U-17 national team, where he took part in the preparation process for the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Before moving to Germany, he played for ASIOP and featured in the Indonesia Junior League 2020, where he first caught attention for his skills between the posts.

With his arrival, Juvenil “D” strengthens its goalkeeping department with an international talent who combines European football experience with the pride of representing his country on the international stage. Aaron now faces the challenge of developing further at the Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios, in a key stage of his professional growth.

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Ben Khamishon strengthens the defense of Sevilla FC Juvenil “D”

Coming from San Diego Jewish Academy (SDJA) Men’s Varsity Soccer in California (United States), where he played between 2023 and 2025, Khamishon has stood out for his defensive solidity and his leadership at the back. His formative experience in American soccer has allowed him to grow both physically and tactically, making him a reliable addition to the Nervionense side.

With this signing, Juvenil “D” continues to strengthen its international character, bringing in young talents who arrive at the Ciudad Deportiva José Ramón Cisneros Palacios with the goal of developing in a highly competitive environment.

Khamishon, who describes himself as a disciplined and ambitious footballer, takes on this new stage with the excitement of defending the colors of Sevilla FC and growing at a key moment in the development of his sporting career.

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Left-back Sebastian Foros joins Sevilla FC Juvenil “D”

Although born in Romania, Foros arrives from Spanska Akademin Fotbollsförening in Sweden, where he has stood out for his consistency and commitment, spending more than six years in a demanding program that required him to balance school and football while traveling long distances each week from Älmhult to Helsingborg.

Foros follows in the footsteps of Sebastian Fineman, the Swedish forward who wore the Sevilla FC “D” shirt last season, finishing as the team’s top scorer before making the leap to professional football with Lunds BK in his home country.

From his very first days, Foros has shown a strong willingness to adapt, setting himself the immediate challenge of learning Spanish while highlighting the positive atmosphere within the squad and the coaching staff. With talent, work ethic and clear potential, he now faces an exciting new challenge in his career, defending the colors of Sevilla FC at a key stage in the development of young footballers.

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Lucas Serna joins Juvenil “D”

Born in Centennial, Colorado (USA), Lucas arrives from Real Colorado – RC National/ECNL ’06/’07 Boys, where he has developed his football education in recent years. He primarily plays as a left winger, standing out for his speed, dribbling ability, and vision on the pitch.

At 18 years of age, Serna has already shown great potential in U.S. youth football and now takes on the challenge of continuing his development within the Sevilla FC academy, an environment internationally recognized for its excellence in nurturing young talent.

The club is confident that Lucas will quickly adapt to the team’s dynamics and continue to grow within a sporting project that strongly promotes the international projection of young players.

Sevilla FC warmly welcomes him and wishes him the greatest success in this new stage wearing the red and white shirt.

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Set pieces, key for Sevilla FC “D”

The match did not start well for the Sevillistas, after an unfortunate play that ended in an own goal. Nevertheless, the incident didn’t affect the team’s spirit and, right after the restart, they created a chance to equalize. Soon after, another opportunity came for the team in red-and-white through a header from David Torres.

La Rambla, however, also had chances to test Sevilla’s goalkeeper Bob Almenas, who stood firm to keep the scoreline intact. Before the break, Edu Mangles scored the equalizer with a thunderous right-footed strike from a set piece.

The second half began with a great save from Mario Rodríguez, who denied a one-on-one that could have put the opposition ahead. From then on, Sevilla’s pressing and ability to build play from midfield nearly resulted in a second goal, after a fine combination between Pedro Berruezo and Khalid Aljirafi created a one-on-one for Parker Byas, which was well stopped by the rival keeper. Pedro Berruezo himself had another chance to put the team ahead shortly after with a shot from the edge of the box, followed by a third opportunity involving him, Khalid Aljirafi, and Parker Byas once again.

Finally, the deadlock was broken thanks to a well-taken penalty by Abdullah Aljirafi, sealing Sevilla’s first preseason win.

Sevilla FC would like to thank La Rambla CF and the town of La Rambla for their kind invitation and hospitality in hosting this friendly match between our two sides. We take this opportunity to wish them every success in the upcoming season.

Sevilla FC “D” squad list: Bob Almenas, Tomás del Grosso, David Torres, Estévez, Fabián Rodríguez, Khalid Aljirafi, Tristán Figueroa, Edu Mangles, Parker Byas, Manu Cruzado, Pedro Berruezo. Mario Rodríguez, Gavyn Nobles, Borja Tellado, Nacho González, Álex Gonzálvez, Pablo G., Pablo de la Rosa, Fidel Morán, Abdullah Aljirafi, and Raymond Higham.

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Sevilla FC signs young forward Raymond Higham

Sevilla FC has secured the signing of Raymond Higham (Florida, March 13, 2002), a 23-year-old American forward who arrives to strengthen the attack of Óscar Olomo’s team.

Standing 1.88m tall and weighing 80kg, Higham mainly operates as a striker and is recognized for his power, speed, and dribbling ability. Developed in the United States, he began his football career at the age of 9 and took his first professional steps at Fleetwood before making the leap to European football. Higham trained at prestigious U.S. academies such as IMG Academy and previously played in Spain for UD Los Barrios and Cádiz CF.

With this addition, Sevilla FC adds physical presence and attacking talent to its squad ahead of the upcoming season. Welcome, Raymond.

You’re a Sevillista now! 🔴⚪

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Record Enrollment at Sevilla FC Academy

The enormous interest generated by its training model has led to last summer already surpassing the enrollment record set in the previous season. This milestone confirms the growing appeal of an educational and sporting project that aims to continue increasing its national and international prestige.

A youth academy with its own identity

The school is built on the solid reputation of Sevilla’s youth academy, recognized not only for producing talented players but also for instilling strong values. The goal is clear: to create an environment where boys and girls can play sports, learn, grow, and have fun in a setting that nurtures not only football skills but also cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and cultural development.
“We start from the premise of being educators: we teach football, we develop athletes, we shape people,” the club emphasizes, highlighting the philosophy that guides every step of the Sevilla FC Academy.

Top-tier facilities

Training sessions take place at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports and Business Campus, a first-class facility featuring state-of-the-art artificial turf fields, 3×3 training grounds, classrooms, changing rooms, a cafeteria, and ample parking. Additionally, the campus is well-connected by public transport, thanks to its proximity to the Pablo de Olavide University Metro station.

New: Federation teams in the RFAF

One of the highlights this season will be the affiliation of the Antonio Puerta School teams, which will integrate into the Sevilla FC Academy structure and compete in the leagues of the Royal Andalusian Football Federation (RFAF).

This step is part of a pilot project aimed at the youngest categories (Babies, Prebenjamins, Benjamins, and Alevins). Students will be evaluated by both academy and school coaches to ensure that the competition format aligns with their stage of learning.
The aim, the organization explains, “is to provide different competitive stimuli that promote the comprehensive development of the players.”

Ages, schedule, and timings

The school is open to boys and girls born between 2010 and 2021, covering Cadet, Infantil, Alevín, Benjamín, Prebenjamín, and Baby categories. The season will start on September 15, 2025, and run until June 7, 2026, following Sevilla’s school calendar.

Each student will be assigned to a team with two one-hour training sessions per week, at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, or 7:30 PM. Fridays will be reserved for competitions and internal events, reinforcing the program’s fun and social component.
However, due to high demand, many groups are already full.

Complete sports kit

Enrolled students will receive a full kit from Adidas, including two match kits (shirt, shorts, and socks), a tracksuit, a training sweatshirt, a rain jacket, and a backpack, ensuring that all students can enjoy the experience wearing the official Sevilla FC colors.

A promising future

The overwhelming response from families confirms the project’s strong health and the confidence it inspires in the Sevilla FC Academy. With record enrollments, a demanding calendar, and the exciting addition of participation in federation competitions, the Antonio Puerta School faces the new season with the challenge of continuing to train young athletes under the guiding values of Sevilla FC.

More information in this link: https://sevillafcacademy.com/programa/escuelas-de-futbol/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22883535739&gbraid=0AAAABA_kpv4BcmD1wspX3WRAbourS5KK4&gclid=CjwKCAjw2brFBhBOEiwAVJX5GFv39SM7UTWWgbk4_21MMPGxKsFqvI2Cvvmjq9OmriAPHIDhtnuD1BoCbhAQAvD_BwE

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Sevilla FC “D”: A New Season with an International Touch

Sevilla’s youth academy is once again unveiling fresh talent. Sevilla FC “D” kicks off the 2025/26 season with renewed enthusiasm, an established coaching staff, and a group of young players that combine local talent with reinforcements from different corners of the world. All of this is part of the sporting project that the club has been strongly promoting in recent years.

Leadership of the Project

The person in charge of leading the bench will once again be Óscar Olomo, who faces his second consecutive season at the helm of the team. “We want to continue building a competitive group that learns and challenges itself every day,” says the coach. By his side will be Antonio José González as assistant coach, Pablo Díaz in charge of physical preparation, and José Luis Gil as goalkeeper coach. A team that brings experience, stability, and knowledge of the club.

New Faces and Continuity

The list of additions once again reflects Sevilla FC’s international outlook. From Saudi Arabia, brothers Khalid and Abdullah Aljirafi arrive, two players with experience in high-level sporting projects who have even represented the Saudi U-23 national team. Khalid will bring strength and coverage to midfield, while Abdullah offers speed and dribbling ability in attack.

There will also be Caribbean presence between the posts. Goalkeeper Alejandro “Bob” Almenas, from Puerto Rico and with a brilliant track record in U.S. school leagues, joins the squad to strengthen competition for the position. He is joined by the continued presence of left-back Fabián Rodríguez, who renews for another year and continues to establish himself as one of the academy’s key prospects.

The Venezuelan-Dutch player Eduardo Mangles will also continue wearing the Nervión shirt after earning the coaching staff’s trust with his offensive versatility. “My first period here has been an incredible learning experience; I want to repay that confidence on the pitch,” he says.

Winger Parker Byas and center-back Gavyn Nobles renew their commitment to Sevilla FC “D,” consolidating themselves as important pieces of the team. Additionally, two new players from the United States join the squad: forward Raymond Higham, who brings energy and movement in attack, and central midfielder Tristan Figueroa, who strengthens the midfield with defensive work and distribution skills.

The Academy Keeps Growing

As a novelty this season, the club is expanding its youth structure with the creation of Juvenil D. This team reinforces the club’s commitment to international development and the integration of young talent. Among the reinforcements are left winger Lucas Serna from the U.S., left-back Sebastian Foros, who holds a Swedish passport and was born in Romania, center-back Ben Khamishon from the U.S., goalkeeper Aaron Ang from Indonesia, and center-back Bill Davy from England. With this initiative, Sevilla FC aims to continue providing opportunities for young players and strengthen the global projection of its academy.

First Tests of Fire

The team has already played its first preseason test against CD Salteras. Beyond the final draw, the friendly left good impressions. Pedro Berruezo made his debut with two goals and became one of the standout names of the match.

A Season to Grow

The mix of youth, internationalization, and commitment defines the path of Sevilla FC “D.” The club not only seeks results but also aims to develop players ready to take the next step. As coach Olomo summarizes: “The goal is for every training session and every match to be an opportunity to grow. We want a group that competes but, above all, learns to live football professionally.”

With this philosophy, Sevilla FC “D” faces a new season poised to make an impact both on and off the pitch, once again confirming the global projection of its academy.

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Berruezo kicks off Sevilla FC “D”’s preseason

Sevilla FC “D” played its first match of the 2025/26 season last Friday against CD Salteras in the Aljarafe town. The match served as the squad’s first on-field test ahead of an exciting new campaign. It also marked the debut of the team’s new coaching staff.

Manu Cruzado sounded the first warning in the 3rd minute with a free kick from outside the box that ended up in the goalkeeper’s hands. Just five minutes in, Pedro Berruezo latched onto an exceptional through ball from David Torres behind the defense and finished first time with his left foot to beat the keeper. Twenty minutes later, CD Salteras equalized after capitalizing on a rebound in the box that led to a one-on-one, leaving Bob Almenas with little chance. Before halftime, a fine run from Abdullah Aljirafi nearly produced the game’s second goal.

The second half opened with another effort from Manu Cruzado, a shot from outside the box. In the 75th minute, Pedro Berruezo produced an excellent individual play down the wing, combining with Manu Cruzado before the Ceuta-born midfielder slotted the ball past the goalkeeper with a composed finish. With just seven minutes remaining, another loose rebound in the box allowed the home side to level the match once again.

From Sevilla FC, we thank CD Salteras for their kind invitation and hospitality, and we wish them a wonderful season. Likewise, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Juan Fernández, who passed away in the days leading up to the match and was remembered in the initial minute of silence—especially to CD Salteras players Fernando and Sergio, President Manolo, coach Diego, and, of course, his children Juan, Joaquín, and María de los Ángeles.

Sevilla FC “D” squad list: Bob Almenas, Tomás del Grosso, David Torres, Estévez, Fabián Rodríguez, Felipe, Tristán Figueroa, Fernando Olomo, Parker Byas, Manu Cruzado, Pedro Berruezo. Mario Rodríguez, Gavyn Nobles, Borja Tellado, Nacho González, Álex Gonzálvez, Pablo G., Pablo de la Rosa, Fidel Morán, Abdullah Aljirafi, and Raymond Higham.

Photo: Lucas Yébenes.