Who is the Union St.-Gilloise defender called up to the Argentine national team?

The 28-year-old Union St.-Gilloise defender who has been called up to the Argentine national team is Kevin.

Who is the defender's brother, and what has he achieved with the Argentine national team?

The defender's brother is Alexis, who has won the 2022 World Cup and the 2024 Copa America with Argentina, and has scored 6 goals in 41 appearances for the Albiceleste.

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Union St.-Gilloise Defender Earns Surprise Argentina Call-Up

Q: What is the reason for the defender's call-up?

The defender was named as a late replacement for Chelsea's Enzo Fernández, who is out with a knee injury.

10 Nov

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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

Union St.-Gilloise Defender Earns Surprise Argentina Call-Up

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.