Juventus - Parma: Javier Gil Puche Receives His First Team Call-Up

Javier Gil Puche's Remarkable Journey

Wednesday, 30 October 2024, will live long in the mind of youngster Javier Gil Puche.

It’s the day the 18-year-old Spanish defender, currently in the Bianconeri's Primavera team, received his first call-up to the senior Juventus team.

It's an achievement he earned through hard work on the field, training after training, and following impressive performances in Primavera 1, UEFA Youth League and Serie C matches.

The Rise of a Young Talent

Gil Puche, known to most as Gil, is a central defender with an excellent build, and at 1.92m tall, he loves aerial duels, in which he often comes out on top.

The Spaniard arrived at Juventus in the summer of 2023 from Alaves, the team with which he continued his growth in the youth sector after his previous experience at Murcia, also in Spain.

This past season - the 2023/2024 season - was his first year in Bianconero, a year that Javier finished with over 30 appearances to his name across all competitions.

At the beginning of this season, he made his European debut in the UEFA Youth League, making two appearances in the first three matches played by the Bianconeri, while also being given the opportunity to make his first appearance in the professional ranks by playing three times - two of which were as a starter - in Serie C with Juventus Next Gen.

Now, however, his first call-up to the first team has arrived, as he has been included in Coach Thiago Motta's squad to face Parma at the Allianz Stadium.

Congratulations, Javier!