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Alejandro Balde becomes the 32nd football player to make his debut with Luis Enrique

The FC Barcelona player played in the second half of the World Cup match against Costa Rica, replacing Jordi Alba.

On Wednesday 23 November, the Spanish national team played its first match and won against Costa Rica in the XXI FIFA World Cup, and now 32 players have made their debut in the national team under the Luis Enrique's command.

The entry of Alejandro Balde from Barcelona in the second half brought this great news for the young player, who joined Spain's stage four days ago after José Luis Gayà's injury.

Alejandro Balde was born in Barcelona on 18 October 2003, and he has been an international at all levels of the national team. He was notable for his qualities as a left-back before his first call-up to the Spanish national team.


PLAYERS WHO HAVE MADE THEIR DEBUTS IN THE SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM UNDER LUIS ENRIQUE'S COMMAND

José Luis Gayà
Fabián Ruiz
Sergio Canales
Mario Hermoso
Pau López
Dani Ceballos
Jonny Otto
Brais Méndez
Jaime Mata
Ansu Fati
Ferran Torres
Èric García
Unai Simón
Marcos Llorente
Sergio Reguilón
Mikel Merino
Adama Traoré
Óscar Rodríguez
José Gómez Campaña
Pedro Porro
Pedri
Bryan Gil
Aymeric Laporte
Carlos Soler
Robert Sánchez
Gavi
Yéremy Pino
Raúl de Tomás
David Raya
Nico Williams
Borja Iglesias
Alejandro Balde