Antonio Espigares Morillas

Antonio Espigares Morillas (born 5 September 2004) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Gil Vicente.

Club career Espigares was born in Granada, Andalusia, and joined Villarreal CF's youth setup in 2019, from hometown side Granada CF. He made his senior debut with the C-team on 12 March 2022, starting in a 1–1 Tercera División RFEF away draw against CD Castellón B.

On 25 August 2022, Espigares was loaned to Primera Federación side Real Unión for the season. He scored his first senior goal on 8 December, netting the winner in a 1–0 away success over CE Sabadell FC.

Back to the Yellow Submarine in July 2023, Espigares renewed his contract until 2027 on 17 August, and made his professional debut with the reserves four days later, starting in a 3–1 Segunda División home win over CD Eldense. He became a first-choice for the B's during the campaign, as they suffered relegation.

On 26 June 2025, Espigares moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a four-year deal with Portuguese Primeira Liga side Gil Vicente FC.

International career Espigares represented Spain at under-18 level.

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