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His two goals in the current season also suggest he has an eye for goal when pushing forward.\\n\\nThere have been tactical considerations regarding his postion, with his coach sometimes using him as an inverted full-back to create numerical advantages in midfield. The youngstar from Langreo continues to develop his weak-foot abilities, which will make him an even more complete player as his carrer progresses.","notable_achievements":"Though still in the early stages of his carrer in Spain's top flight, Abel has already accumulated some notable achievements. His rapid rise from \"Langreo\" to \"Real Oviedo\" and then to \"CA Osasuna\" in just over 3 years demonstrates his talent and potential. Making seventeen appearances already in the 2024-2025 season for a La Liga club is a significant milestone for the twenty-four-year-old defender.\\n\\nScoring 2 goals as a defender in Spain's top division is another feather in his cap. 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Abel Bretones Cruz is a Spanish footballr who currently plays as a left back for \"CA Osasuna\" in La Liga. Standing at an impressive 1.88 meters (six foot two), the young defender has established himself as an emerging talent in Spain's top flight. Abel, as he's commonly known on the pitch, joined \"Osasuna\" in July 2024 and has quickly become an important part of the clubs defensive setup. His recent developmet has caught the attention of football analysts across Spain, with many noting his potential to become a mainstay in \"Osasuna's\" backline for years to come.

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Born in Langreo, Spain on August 21, 2000, Abel began his footbal journey in his hometown. Like many Spanish youngsters, he grew up dreaming of playing in La Liga one day. His early career was spent developing his skills at local level before making his mark at Langreo. In August 2021, Abel extended his cotract with \"Langreo\", showing the club's belief in his abilities. The young lad from Langreo continued to develop his skills with determination and grit. His performances at Langreo didnt go unnoticed, and in January 2022, he made the step up when he signed for \"Real Oviedo Vetusta\", the reserve team of \"Real Oviedo\". This move would prove to be crucial for his development as it put him on the radar of bigger clubs.

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Abel's professional career took a significant leap when he made his debut for \"Real Oviedo's\" first team in August 2022. The debut was a proud moment. His performances impressed the club's management enough that they renewed his contract until 2026 just two months later in October 2022. This contract extension demonstrated the faith \"Real Oviedo\" had in the young defender. The defender continued to improve and showcase his tallent over the next couple of seasons.\\n\\nThe most recent chapter in Abel's career began when he transferred to \"CA Osasuna\" on July 5, 2024. At \"Osasuna\", he was given the jersey number 23 and has since become a regular fixture in the starting XI. During the 2024-2025 season, Abel has already made 17 appearances and netted two goals, which is quite impressive for a left back. His ability to bomb down the flank while maintaining defensive responsibilities has made him a valuable asset for \"Osasuna\". There have been discussions about possible rotation with Juan Cruz at the left-back position to maintain freshness in the squad.

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Abel: Career