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Nizar becomes ninth Vila-real-born player to debut in Spain’s top division
Nizar El Jmili Ben Hamou, a 21-year-old from Vila-real, made his first-team debut for Villarreal against Real Madrid.
The match was played at the Santiago Bernabéu, and Villarreal lost 1-0.
His appearance makes him the ninth player born in Vila-real to play in Spain’s top division.
The town has just over 50,000 residents, and earlier players from there reached the top level with clubs including Real Madrid, Castellón and Villarreal.
Nizar has stood out this season for Villarreal’s reserve team, coached by David Albelda.
He earned his chance after training with the first team during a break and convincing the coach.
The source gives no details about his next appearance.
Nizar El Jmili Ben Hamou became the ninth player born in Vila-real to make a Spanish top-flight debut.
The 21-year-old made his debut for Villarreal against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Villarreal lost the match 1-0.
Nizar has stood out this season for the club’s reserve team, coached by David Albelda.
He earned his first-team opportunity after working with the senior squad during the international break.
- Who
- Nizar El Jmili Ben Hamou, a Villarreal player born in Vila-real.
- What
- He made his debut in Spain’s top division, becoming the ninth Vila-real-born player to do so.
- When
- 2026, during the match reported on 10 October.
- Where
- At the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.
- Why
- His work with Villarreal’s first team during the international break helped convince the coach to give him an opportunity.
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Ramón Nebot made his top-flight debut for Real Madrid.
Vicente Nebot made his debut with CD Condal against Mallorca.
Alfredo Monfort and Juan José Verdú played in the top division with CD Castellón.
César Árzo and Héctor Font made their Villarreal debuts.
Pau Torres made his debut.
Carlo Adriano became the latest Vila-real-born player to appear before Nizar.
- Player
- Nizar El Jmili Ben Hamou
- Age
- 21
- Birthplace
- Vila-real
- Debut club
- Villarreal
- Match
- Real Madrid 1-0 Villarreal
- Milestone
- Ninth Vila-real-born player to debut in Spain’s top division
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