Last update 19 June, 2023 by Alberto Llopis
The Palaces and Villafranca It is a municipality located in the province of Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is commonly known as Los Palacios and is located about 24 kilometers southwest of the city of Seville. It has a population of just 40.000 inhabitants and has a rich history. However, has another curious record, be the only town in Spain capable of putting 3 footballers in the Spanish team that won the UEFA Nations League.
Los Palacios footballers in the Spanish national team
And this Sevillian town is the homeland of Jesus Navas, Fabian Ruiz y Gavi. Luis de la Fuente decided to take the 3 to the call for the selection that in the end, became the winner of this trophy created by UEFA for national teams.
Also to make it more difficult, los 3 players belong to different generations since Navas has almost 38 years, Fabián 27 y Gavi 18. All of them, have become the pride of their neighbors who at some point, They saw them run and play through their streets even if it was at different times.. Everything to end up being the town with the most representation of footballers in the Spanish team.
Navas present in the last 3 Spanish titles
The now historic captain of Sevilla, He is also the only footballer who has been present in the last Spanish titles.. He debuted with the national shirt in 2009, fue campeón del Mundo en South Africa 2010, in Ukraine Euro Cup 2012 and now from this UEFA Nations League in 2023. Definitely, one more pride for Los Palacios, a town with a lot of football talent in its streets.