Villarreal CF has a talent-filled academy. Daniel Budesca and Marcos González are two examples of players who have combined football with athletics in the past.
Who are these players?
Daniel Budesca and Marcos González are right-backs who play in the Juvenile Honor Division. Budesca started running popular races and was federated to compete in 50, 60, 500, 1,000, and 2,000 meters.
What is their connection to athletics?
Marcos González is the champion of the Comunitat Valenciana in 2,000 meters on the indoor track and 3,000 meters outdoors. He started competing in athletics due to the passion passed on by his father.
How has athletics helped them in their football career?
Speed and physicality are qualities that are becoming increasingly important in modern football. Budesca and González believe that athletics has given them skills for football, such as speed and endurance.
| Player | Age | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Budesca | 17 | Right-back |
| Marcos González | 17 | Right-back |
What does the future hold for them?
Speed and physicality are qualities that can be crucial for a future arrival in professional football wearing yellow. Budesca looks up to Alfonso Pedraza: «He's an idol and a reference. I think he's a total player. I hope to be like him».
