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Luis de la Fuente Picks Florian Wirtz for Spain

October 1, 2026Carlos Mendoza1 мин

Spain's national team head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has identified the German player he would select for La Roja if given the opportunity.

Spain currently stands as a dominant force in international football. Following a successful summer in North America, De la Fuente's squad secured both the World Cup and European Championship titles.

The Spanish team features a wealth of top talent, including defenders Pau Cubarsí and Marc Cucurella, midfielders Rodri and Pedri, and forward Lamine Yamal.

Despite this strong lineup, De la Fuente expressed his desire to have Florian Wirtz play under his guidance.

When German outlet BILD inquired on Wednesday which player from Jürgen Klopp's German squad he would most like to have, Luis de la Fuente stated: “Florian Wirtz! An incredible player. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a Spanish passport. I truly like his playing style.”