Selton Sánchez

Selton Sued Sánchez Camilo, sometimes known as just Selton, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Athletic Bilbao.

Career

Selton came through the youth academy at Athletic Bilbao, joining the club at the age of ten. He featured in the 2025–26 UEFA Youth League and as a senior in the fourth and fifth tiers for CD Basconia prior to his debut for third-level reserve team Bilbao Athletic in October 2025 at the age of 18. He was soon called into the first team squad for the Basque derby fixture against Real Sociedad in La Liga on 1 November, but remained an unused substitute. He made his professional debut for Athletic Bilbao on 5 November 2025 in the UEFA Champions League against Newcastle United, appearing as a second half substitute in a 2–0 defeat at St James' Park. Asier Hierro also made his debut, and after the match they were congratulated by the travelling members of the Youth League squad of which Selton had been a member only a few weeks earlier.

Born in Durango, Spain in 2007, he has Brazilian heritage through his mother, and is the cousin of Brazilian international footballer Roberto Firmino.