October has been a window filled with debuts, and that is always news worth celebrating. Making their debut at La Cartuja in the victory against Scotland (2-0) were Fran García, Bryan Zaragoza, and Oihan Sancet, all of whom were active during the second half. And in Oslo, against Norway, Alfonso Pedraza debuted with the national team, becoming the ninth player to wear the national team shirt for the first time in 2023.

The Villarreal CF fullback, who joined the group on Friday after Alejandro Balde was withdrawn due to muscle discomfort, entered the match after the restart and came close to scoring on his first attempt. He fulfilled a dream he had since he started kicking the ball, as he himself stated. 

Luis de la Fuente has always held the San Sebastián de los Ballesteros' native in high regard, and his debut at the age of 27 was a well-deserved reward. De la Fuente knew Pedraza well, having coached him in the youth categories. Oslo will forever be etched in the memory of the fullback, another debutant for a manager who always keeps a close eye to recruit the best footballers.

DEBUTANTS WITH THE SPANISH NATIONAL TEAM IN 2023