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Union St.-Gilloise Defender Earns Surprise Argentina Call-Up
10 Nov
Summary
- Union St.-Gilloise defender named as late replacement for Chelsea's Enzo Fernández
- Will join brother Alexis in Argentina's squad for friendly against Angola
- Calls it a "dream" to play for the national team
On November 10, 2025, a Union St.-Gilloise defender has received a surprise call-up to the Argentine national team. The 28-year-old player, who joined the Belgian club this past summer, was named as a late replacement for Chelsea's Enzo Fernández, who is sidelined with a knee injury.
The Union St.-Gilloise defender will now travel to Alicante, Spain, this week to join his brother Alexis and the rest of the Argentine squad in training. The team is preparing for an international friendly against Angola on November 14 in Luanda.
The player expressed his gratitude to his Union St.-Gilloise teammates, saying that their support has helped him achieve "a dream" of playing for the national team. His family is also thrilled, with his wife already in tears upon hearing the news.
Alexis, the player's brother, is a key member of the Argentine national team, having won the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa America. He has scored six goals in 41 appearances for the Albiceleste.
