{"id":45133,"date":"2025-04-23T23:45:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T23:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/45133\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T23:45:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T23:45:10","slug":"unlike-alejandro-garnacho-and-nico-paz-who-chose-argentina-the-son-of-a-brazilian-star-opted-to-play-for-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/45133\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlike Alejandro Garnacho and Nico Paz, who chose Argentina, the son of a Brazilian star opted to play for Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"

In recent years, there\u2019s been a noticeable trend of European-born players with Argentine roots choosing to represent the Albiceleste, despite having other options like Spain or Italy. Alejandro Garnacho<\/a> <\/strong>and Nico Paz <\/strong>are prime examples, both rejecting Spain to answer Lionel<\/strong> Scaloni\u2019s<\/strong> call for Argentina<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Even Neal Maupay<\/strong>, who was once called up by France, and Pablo Maffeo<\/strong>, who received a November 2023 Argentina<\/a> call-up but didn\u2019t play, have publicly stated their preference for playing for Lionel Messi\u2019s team. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, players like Mateo<\/strong> Retegui <\/strong>have gone the opposite route, opting for Italy after finding no room in Argentina\u2019s stacked roster. This echoes past decisions from Mauro Camoranesi <\/strong>and Pablo Osvaldo<\/strong>, who both represented Italy under similar circumstances.<\/p>\n

On the flip side, Brazil has seen an intriguing case emerge. Enzo Alves<\/strong>, the son of Real Madrid <\/strong>legend Marcelo Vieira<\/a><\/strong>\u2014who earned 58 caps for Brazil and won the 2013 Confederations Cup\u2014has chosen to represent Spain<\/strong>. Born in Madrid during Marcelo\u2019s storied tenure with Los Blancos, Enzo has embraced his Spanish roots over his Brazilian heritage.<\/p>\n

83′ GOAAAAAAAAAAAL LIBERTO NAVASCUES!!!!!!<\/p>\n

Fantastic assist by Enzo Alves!<\/p>\n

JUVENIL A 1-0 ATLETICO MADRID!!!!<\/p>\n

The young striker has already made waves in Spain\u2019s youth setup, tallying five appearances for the U-15<\/strong>s, one for the U-16<\/strong>s, and three for the U-17<\/strong>s. Most recently, he found the back of the net during Spain\u2019s 3-3 draw against Austria in the UEFA U-17 European Championship qualifiers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Real<\/p>\n

see also<\/p>\n

Real Madrid legend Marcelo weighs in on the GOAT debate between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo<\/p>\n

<\/a>Enzo Alves shines in Real Madrid\u2019s youth ranks<\/p>\n

Likely influenced by his father, Marcelo, Enzo Alves has carved out a promising path at Real Madrid. Already part of the club\u2019s youth setup, the striker signed a contract that keeps him at the academy until mid-2027.<\/p>\n

Last season, Enzo netted an impressive 32 goals<\/strong> in just 14 matches<\/strong> for his age group, showcasing his elite scoring ability. Now playing for Real Madrid Juvenil C, he\u2019s taken another step forward in his development. <\/p>\n

His promotion to the U-17s could pave the way for him to compete in the UEFA Youth League<\/strong> in the near future, signaling a bright future for the young talent.<\/p>\n

\"gianni<\/a><\/p>\n