Mario Gila


Mario Gila Fuentes is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Serie A club Lazio.

Club career

Early career

Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Gila is a youth product of various clubs in his native region, including Santa Perpètua, Sabadell, Mollet, Damm and Espanyol. He moved to Real Madrid's youth academy in 2018, signing a contract until 2024. He was promoted to their reserves in 2019 where he became their stalwart and vice captain under Raúl.

Real Madrid

Gila made his professional debut with the senior Real Madrid squad in a 4–0 La Liga win over Espanyol, coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute.

Lazio

On 12 July 2022, Serie A club Lazio announced Gila's signing from Real Madrid for €6 million. On 30 October 2022, Gila made his Serie A debut for Lazio in a match against Salernitana, which ended in a 3–1 loss for Lazio.
On 28 November 2023, Gila made his Champions League debut, playing the full match in Lazio's 2–0 group stage victory against Celtic at Olimpico di Roma.

International career

Gila was called up to a preliminary Spain U19 training camp before the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
Gila received his call-ups for 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and finished the tournament as runner-up after England defeated Spain by 1-0 in the final.
On 20 March 2025, Gila was called up to the senior Spain squad for the second leg of the quarterfinal round of the Nations League against the Netherlands after Pau Cubarsí's injury in the first leg.

Career statistics

Honours

Real Madrid
Spain U21
Individual
  • The Athletic Serie A Team of the Season: 2024–25