Jacobo Ramón Naveros (born 6 January 2005) is a Spanish professional

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who plays as a

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for

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Club career

As a youth player, Ramón joined the youth academy of Spanish

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side

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, helping the club win the league. On 1 July 2024, Ramón was officially promoted to

from the youth system, joining the reserve team of Real Madrid. On 22 January 2025, he made his professional debut with the senior Real Madrid team as a substitute in a 5–1

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victory against Red Bull Salzburg. Later that year, on 4 May, he made his

debut in a 3–2 victory over

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. Ten days later, on 14 May, he scored his first goal for Real Madrid against

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in a league game to seal a 2–1 win in the 95th minute of stoppage time.

International career

Ramón is a youth international for Spain, having played for Spain U19 at the

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. He later won the tournament as Spain defeated France U19 by 2-1 in the final.

Style of play

Ramón mainly operates as a defender and is known for his speed.

Personal life

Ramón is a native of

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, Spain.

Career statistics

Honours

Real Madrid *

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Spain U19 *

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References

External links

Real Madrid profile
* Living people 2005 births Footballers from Madrid Spanish men's footballers Men's association football defenders Primera Federación players Tercera Federación players Real Madrid CF players Real Madrid Castilla footballers Real Madrid C footballers Spain men's youth international footballers 21st-century Spanish sportsmen La Liga players {{Spain-footy-bio-stub