Nacho Monreal

Monreal in May 2010

Ignacio Monreal Eraso called Nacho Monreal, in the Basque spelling Natxo Monreal ( born February 26, 1986 in Pamplona ) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Arsenal in the Premier League.

Career

Association

Monreal comes from the youth work of the Spanish first division club Osasuna. After two years with Osasuna B succeeded him in the summer of 2006 made ​​it into the first team. On 22 October 2006 he made ​​his professional debut in the match against FC Valencia. Having irregular was used during the season 2006/ 07, to Monreal prevailed in 2007/ 08 and became the regular players. His biggest sporting success has been the achievement of the UEFA Cup semi-final in 2006 when they lost to the eventual winners Sevilla FC. However, Monreal was not used. His first goal for Osasuna scored the defender on 17 February 2008 in the 1-2 defeat against Levante UD.

On January 31, 2013 Monreal moved to Arsenal.

National

The talented defender Monreal can look back on some missions in Spain's U-21 national team. With her he participated in the 2009 Euro 2009 in Sweden in part. After three preliminary games the team retired early but already out of the tournament. Monreal missed it for a minute on the field.

October 10, 2009 Monreal made ​​his debut in the Spanish national team. The 2-1 victory over Armenia, he was in the starting lineup and completed the full 90 minutes.

Achievements

• Confed Cup: Finalist 2013