Mario Gila

Mario Gila Fuentes (; born 29 August 2000) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club AC Milan.

Club career Early career Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Gila is a youth product of various clubs in his native region, including Santa Perpètua, Sabadell, Mollet, Damm and Espanyol. He moved to Real Madrid's youth academy in 2018, signing a contract until 2024. He was promoted to their reserves in 2019 where he became their stalwart and vice captain under Raúl.

Real Madrid Gila made his professional debut with the senior Real Madrid squad in a 4–0 La Liga win over Espanyol, coming on as a substitute in the 75th minute.

Lazio On 12 July 2022, Serie A club Lazio announced Gila's signing from Real Madrid for €6 million. On 30 October 2022, Gila made his Serie A debut for Lazio in a match against Salernitana, which ended in a 3–1 loss for Lazio.

On 28 November 2023, Gila made his Champions League debut, playing the full match in Lazio's 2–0 group stage victory against Celtic at the Olimpico di Roma.

AC Milan On 10 July 2026, he joined fellow Serie A club AC Milan ahead of the 2026–27 season, signing a contract until 2031.

International career Gila was called up to a preliminary Spain U19 training camp before the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship.

Gila received his call-up for 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and finished the tournament as runner-up after England defeated Spain by 1-0 in the final.

On 20 March 2025, Gila was called up to the senior Spain squad for the second leg of the quarterfinal round of the Nations League against the Netherlands after Pau Cubarsí's injury in the first leg.

Career statistics

Honours Real Madrid La Liga: 2021–22

Lazio Coppa Italia runner-up: 2025–26

Spain U21 UEFA European Under-21 Championship runner-up: 2023

Individual The Athletic Serie A Team of the Season: 2024–25