Andrés Cuenca


Andrés Cuenca Cejudo is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Segunda División team Sporting de Gijón, on loan from FC Barcelona.
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Club career

Born in Adamuz, Córdoba, Andalusia, in 2019, Cuenca joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players. On 1 October 2024, Cuenca made his senior debut for Barcelona in a UEFA Champions League league phase match against Young Boys, coming off the bench to replace Iñigo Martínez in the 84th minute.
On 2 February 2026, Cuenca renewed his contract until 2027, and was loaned out to Segunda División club Sporting de Gijón.

International career

Cuenca represented Spain internationally at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup. In 2024 he represented Spain's U17 side in the 2023 European U17 Championship. Spain were knocked out in the group stage, but Cuenca played in two of the three group matches.

Style of play

Cuenca mainly operates as a defender and has been described as a "left-footed center-back with a more than clean ball output".

Honours

Barcelona
Spain U19