Sporting Gijon HubSporting Gijon has signed Andres Cuenca, an 18-year-old central defender from FC Barcelona's academy. The player has expressed his enthusiasm for playing for the team and has assured that he will give his all to try to achieve Sporting's goal.
Who is Andres Cuenca?
Andres Cuenca is a central defender who was formed in FC Barcelona's academy. At just 11 years old, he moved from Cordoba to Seville to join Barça's academy. He has recalled the sacrifices he made from childhood to fulfill his dream.
His debut with Barça
Cuenca has debuted with FC Barcelona's first team, which he considers the icing on the cake. He has stated that it was an inexplicable moment and that he still feels that moment with great enthusiasm.
A new challenge in Gijon
Now, at 18, he faces a new stage at Sporting Gijon. Cuenca has confessed that, since he learned of the club's interest, he had a clear decision. He considers that he is joining a very big club where he has been well received.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Debut with Barça | Camp Nou |
The young central defender is eager to debut at El Molinón. I have a lot of desire for the game to arrive already, he declared, before praising the rojiblanca fans. About them, he said that they are something spectacular that he had not seen before in his life.
