C.D. Leganés have officially announced the signing of center-back Marvelous Antolín Garzón, known as “Marvel,” from Real Madrid C.F. The 22-year-old defender has penned a contract until 2028 and will wear the number 2 shirt.
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C.D. Leganés and Real Madrid C.F. reached an agreement on Tuesday for the signing of the center Marvelous Antolín Garzón, "Marvel", 22 years old, for the next three seasons. The defender, a Spanish international in lower categories, reinforces the center of the Pepinera defense for the 2025/26 campaign.
Born in the Moroccan town of Casablanca, but raised in Spain since childhood, Marvel was trained in the lower categories of Real Madrid C.F., also passing through those of Atlético de Madrid, Alcalá and Rayo Vallecano before returning to the Madrid entity in the children's category. The defender was taking steps in the white quarry, being considered one of his great promises, until he reached Real Madrid Castilla in the 2021/22 season, still at a young age and at the same time he debuted with the Spanish U-19 national team.
The following year he became a definitive part of the white subsidiary, consolidating himself as a fixture in the team and playing the playoff of promotion to LALIGA HYPERMOTION, in addition to debuting in the call with the first team. After another course at Real Madrid Castilla, in the 2024/25 season he was loaned to Córdoba C.F., taking another step in his career by debuting in the silver category, in a campaign in which he added 28 official matches and more than 2,000 minutes of competition.
Left-handed center who can also adapt to the lateral, Marvel stands out for his physical conditions, defensive strength and power, enjoying a good ball exit and experience despite his youth. He signs until 2028, will wear the '2' number and will be presented in the coming days as the new Pepinero footballer.