Spain’s U18 side faced Brazil in Nyon, where 17-year-old winger Christian Imga changed a tight match with a solo goal. He picked up the ball deep in his own half and sprinted past defenders, covering the pitch in seconds.
Imga is 1.90 meters tall, with a long stride for his age, yet he moves like a sprinter. Near the box, he cut inside with his left foot. With little space, he switched to his right and fired low at the near post. The ball slipped past the keeper. From that angle, the finish looked impossible. Imga made it count.
The Spain U18 vs Brazil U18 match was officially scheduled as part of the UEFA Friendship Cup in Nyon on September 27, 2026, with kickoff at 16:00, information from SofaScore.
This wasn’t a one-off. Imga joined Bilbao Athletic from Deportivo Alavés about a year and a half ago and has made an impact in every game since. He has impressed in the club’s youth teams and for Spain at the U17 European Championship. Now he is making his mark in U18 friendlies too.
Imga’s size and speed set him apart. He is tall and fast on the left wing, where he also uses his strength. Last season, he scored 10 goals in the UEFA Youth League. Now he is breaking into Bilbao Athletic’s reserve squad, a sign of his progress.
ESPN and other independent sources list Imga as an attacking player for Spain U18. He has already played twice and scored once for Bilbao Athletic in the Primera División RFEF. His influence at the senior reserve level is growing.
BilbaoHiria reported that Imga was recently left out of Bilbao Athletic’s matchday squad for the game against Arenas on September 26, with the club not disclosing the reason. He had previously scored in Pontevedra and started against Fabril, further evidence of his growing involvement at the adult level.
Imga’s solo goal against Brazil was a statement: he broke lines and beat defenders before finishing under pressure. Athletic fans want to see him in the senior squad soon.
Spanish football is searching for new attacking talent. As reported earlier, the spotlight on young Spanish athletes is growing, and Imga fits this new wave of ambition and renewal.
His size and speed, paired with his composure in front of goal, are rare at this level. His club and country performances show he is more than a one-match wonder.
