Jacobo Ramon Earns First Spain Call-Up After Como Move
Jacobo Ramon has been named in the senior Spain squad by head coach Luis de la Fuente for the national team’s upcoming fixture in Prague, marking the 21-year-old centre-back’s first selection at the absolute top international level on November 11, 2026. The defender learned of his inclusion at home after receiving a message containing a photo of the squad list from his Como teammate Assane Diao.
The call-up serves as immediate validation for Ramon’s decision to depart Real Madrid in the summer of 2026 in pursuit of regular first-team minutes. Settling directly into Cesc Fabregas’s defensive line, Ramon has emerged as a starting presence for a Como side sitting fourth in Serie A, who also secured a historic 9-1 victory away against Lens in the Champions League.
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coachJacobo Ramon’s Move to Como Unlocks Senior International Ascent
Operating as a central defender, Ramon has adapted rapidly to the competitive pressures of top-flight football in Italy. His tactical positioning and distribution from the back have aligned seamlessly with Fabregas’s system at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, where he has transitioned from a developing talent into a reliable starter across domestic and European competition.
Strategic Integration Under Cesc Fabregas Drives Spain Recognition
Ramon’s progress in Italy stems directly from the clarity of his tactical role within Como‘s defensive structure. Fabregas’s possession-based approach has matched the defender’s primary physical and technical attributes, giving him the baseline stability required to command the attention of Spain’s senior coaching staff after previously occupying a provisional spot on de la Fuente’s preliminary selection lists.
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clubComing in here for the first time is a huge honour, and I’m really proud to be with the Selección. I was at home and Assane Diao messaged me telling me to look at my phone. He sent me a photo of the list, and at first I couldn’t believe it. If I’m here, it’s thanks to the faith he’s shown in me and what I’m doing with Como. I want to keep going down this path. I left Real Madrid to carve out a place for myself at the top level. I can’t say I’ve reached my goal, but I’m on the right path. Cesc believed in me straight away. He explained the project to me, and his way of seeing football suits my qualities perfectly. I’m really grateful to him.
By transforming from an emerging prospect in Madrid to an established starter in Serie A and the Champions League, Ramon arrives at Las Rozas as one of the most rapidly rising central defenders in European football. His inclusion in de la Fuente’s squad reflects a modern pathway for young Spanish talent, where bold tactical moves abroad provide the exact platform needed for international selection.