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The Guardian names Jon Aramburu to ideal XI of players missing World Cup 2026

From El Nacional · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • - Venezuelan defender Jon Aramburu was named to The Guardian's ideal team of players who did not qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
  • The British newspaper highlighted Aramburu's versatility, defensive capabilities, and physical performance in European football and the Copa América.
  • His inclusion acknowledges his consistent contributions to the Venezuelan national team despite their World Cup qualification failure.

Venezuelan defender Jon Aramburu has earned a spot in The Guardian's best XI of players who will miss the 2026 World Cup. The British newspaper recognized the 23-year-old's standout individual performances for players whose national teams did not qualify for the tournament.

The Guardian's selection highlights Aramburu's tactical versatility, allowing him to play effectively at both right and left back. The publication also praised his defensive coverage and noted his consistent performance in training, which solidified his place in Real Sociedad's main squad in Spain's La Liga.

The British newspaper described Aramburu as "a dream for any coach" due to his physical prowess demonstrated throughout the past European football season. His inclusion in the ideal team acknowledges his strong showings, particularly during the Copa América 2024.

Aramburu was a regular player for the Venezuelan national team during their World Cup qualifying campaign, standing out statistically despite the team's failure to reach the playoffs for the 2026 tournament.

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Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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