MARIO GILA: FOCUS AND FUN FACTS

A younger, however skilled defender, aware of Italian soccer, and nonetheless together with his finest years forward of him. That’s Mario Gila Fuentes, the second new arrival to the Rossoneri this summer season after the signing of Gonçalo Ramos. The former Lazio defender is a participant that AC Milan have come up towards a number of instances in recent times. Seeing his bodily, tecnical and tactical expertise up-close, he has all the time impressed. Now, a brand new chapter begins for him with Rúben Amorim’s AC Milan, one other essential step in his profession that has already seen loads of milestones. 

Mario was born in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, a small city in Catalonia on August twenty ninth, 2000. His soccer journey started at his hometown membership, Unificació Club de Futbol Santa Perpètua, earlier than he continued his improvement via the youth methods of Sabadell, Mollet, Damm and Espanyol. In 2018, he joined the Real Madrid academy, the place he rapidly caught the eye of Raúl. Just a couple of months after arriving within the Spanish capital, the previous striker promoted him to Real Madrid Castilla, additionally making him vice-captain. 

Three formative seasons with Real Madrid’s second group (73 look and 5 targets), additionally earned him a spot in Carlo Ancelotti’s first-team plans. He earned his La Liga debut in direction of the top of the 2021/22 season in video games towards Espanyol and Levante. That summer season, he moved to Italy, with Lazio putting their religion in him and signing a everlasting deal. He made his Serie A debut on August 31 towards Sampdoria, approaching for ex-Rossoneri defender Alessio Romagnoli. His first begin got here a couple of days later in a formidable residence win towards Feyenoord within the Europa League on September 8. 

In his first season at Lazio, Gila featured primarily in European competitions (eight appearances out his twelve whole). In the 2023/24 season, he labored his manner up the ranks and likewise made his Champions League debut. His progress continued steadily, as he established himself as a defender who is robust in one-on-ones but additionally snug in possession, due to his previous as a midfielder. He rapidly emerged as among the finest defenders in Serie A in his place. 

The 2024/25 season marked the beginning of his first marketing campaign as an everyday starter and a key determine in Lazio’s defence. He scored his first targets in Italian soccer (towards Fiorentina in Serie A and Real Sociedad within the Europa League). His performances on the centre of Baroni’s again line earned widespread reward, with the The Athletic naming him of their Team of the Season. 

He continued to ascertain himself final season too, depite ups and downs in outcomes for Sarri’s aspect. He ended his spell with the Roman membership with 120 appearances throughout all competitions earlier than making the transfer to Milanello. In his younger, however already intense, profession, Gila additionally made his mark on the Spanish nationwide group, placing in sturdy performances on the U21 Euros in 2023 (runners-up after a ultimate towards England). In March 2025, he obtained his first call-up to the senior nationwide group from Luis de la Fuente, however he didn’t make his debut. 

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