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Nacho Gil

{{short description|Spanish footballer (born 1995)}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2023}}

{{family name hatnote|Gil de Pareja|Vicent|lang=Spanish}}

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Nacho Gil

| image =

| full_name = Ignacio Gil de Pareja Vicent{{cite news|url=https://en.as.com/resultados/ficha/deportista/nacho_gil/33524/|title=Nacho Gil|newspaper=Diario AS|access-date=30 August 2022}}

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1995|9|9|df=yes}}

| birth_place = Valencia, Spain

| height = 1.68 m

| position = Attacking midfielder

| currentclub = Volos

| clubnumber = 18

| youthyears1 = 2002–2014 | youthclubs1 = Valencia

| years1 = 2014–2017 | clubs1 = Valencia B | caps1 = 90 | goals1 = 15

| years2 = 2017–2019 | clubs2 = Valencia | caps2 = 8 | goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2018 | clubs3 = → Las Palmas (loan) | caps3 = 14 | goals3 = 0

| years4 = 2018–2019 | clubs4 = → Elche (loan) | caps4 = 11 | goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2019–2020 | clubs5 = Ponferradina | caps5 = 34 | goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2020–2022 | clubs6 = Cartagena | caps6 = 56 | goals6 = 1

| years7 = 2022–2024 | clubs7 = New England Revolution | caps7 = 30 | goals7 = 1

| years8 = 2025– | clubs8 = Volos | caps8 = 17 | goals8 = 2

| club-update = 18 June 2025

}}

Ignacio "Nacho" Gil de Pareja Vicent (born 9 September 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Super League Greece club Volos. Primarily an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a left winger.

Formed at Valencia, he made 22 La Liga appearances for them and for Las Palmas, while playing over 100 Segunda División games for three clubs.

Club career

=Valencia=

Born in Valencia, Gil joined hometown club Valencia CF's youth setup in 2002 at the age of seven.{{cite news|url=http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2017/02/26/debut-justicia-nacho-gil/327043.html|title=El debut con el Valencia hace justicia con Nacho Gil|trans-title=Valencia debut makes justice with Nacho Gil|newspaper=Super Deporte|first=Andreu|last=Alberola|language=es|date=26 February 2017|access-date=21 March 2017}} He made his senior debut with the reserves on 5 January 2014, starting in a 1–0 Segunda División B away loss against CE L'Hospitalet.{{cite news|url=http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2014/01/05/mestalla-cae-derrotado-visita-ce/214382.html|title=El Mestalla cae derrotado en su visita al CE l´Hospitalet|trans-title=Mestalla fall defeated in trip to CE l'Hospitalet|newspaper=Super Deporte|language=es|date=5 January 2014|access-date=19 September 2017}}

Gil was promoted to the B team ahead of the 2014–15 season, and scored his first senior goal on 7 December 2014 in a 1–0 away win over CF Reus Deportiu.{{cite web|url=http://www.deportevalenciano.com/2014/12/07/reus-deportiu-valencia-mestalla-0-1-nacho-gil-resucita-filial|title=Reus Deportiu–Valencia Mestalla (0–1): Nacho Gil resucita al filial|trans-title=Reus Deportiu–Valencia Mestalla (0–1): Nacho Gil revives the reserves|publisher=Deporte Valenciano|language=es|date=7 December 2014|access-date=21 March 2017}} He featured regularly for the side the following years, whilst being utilised as a forward during the 2016–17 campaign.

Gil had a loan move to Deportivo Alavés cancelled. He rejected an offer from Villarreal CF in August 2016,{{cite news|url=http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2016/08/17/villarreal-nacho-gil/307354.html|title='No' al Villarreal por Nacho Gil|trans-title='No' to Villarreal from Nacho Gil|newspaper=Super Deporte|first1=A.|last1=García|first2=A.|last2=Gómez|language=es|date=17 August 2016|access-date=21 March 2017}} but submitted a transfer request to his parent club in January 2017, which was refused.{{cite web|url=http://plazadeportiva.com/el-vcf-cierra-todas-las-puertas-a-nacho-gil|title=El VCF cierra todas las puertas a Nacho Gil|trans-title=VCF close all doors to Nacho Gil|publisher=Plaza Deportiva|first=Héctor|last=Gómez|language=es|date=25 January 2017|access-date=21 March 2017}} Shortly after, he was called up to train with the main squad by manager Voro.

Gil made his first-team and La Liga debut on 25 February 2017, coming on as a late substitute for Mario Suárez in a 2–1 away defeat to Alavés.{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2016_17/la-liga/jornada_24/ala_val/|title=El Alavés se disfraza de guerrero|trans-title=Alavés dress up as a warrior|newspaper=Marca|first=Javier|last=Estepa|language=es|date=25 February 2017|access-date=21 March 2017}} On 4 May, he renewed his contract until 2020.{{cite news|url=https://futbol.as.com/futbol/2017/05/04/primera/1493924335_336888.html|title=El Valencia renueva a Nacho Gil y a Nacho Vidal hasta 2020|trans-title=Valencia renew Nacho Gil and Nacho Vidal until 2020|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Julián|last=Burgos|language=es|date=4 May 2017|access-date=13 August 2017}}

On 25 January 2018, Gil was loaned to UD Las Palmas of the same league for six months.{{cite web|url=http://www.valenciacf.com/ver/78633/comunicado-oficial--nacho-gil.html|title=Comunicado oficial {{!}} Nacho Gil|trans-title=Official announcement {{!}} Nacho Gil|publisher=Valencia CF|language=es|date=25 January 2018|access-date=26 January 2018}} On 10 September, he moved to Segunda División's Elche CF also in a temporary deal.{{cite web|url=http://en.valenciacf.com/ver/86928/official-statement-nacho-gil-.html|title=Official statement Nacho Gil|publisher=Valencia CF|date=10 September 2018|access-date=21 September 2018}}

=Ponferradina=

Gil terminated his contract with Valencia on 19 July 2019,{{cite news|url=https://www.levante-emv.com/valencia-cf/2019/07/19/nacho-gil-desvincula-valencia/1902829.html|title=Nacho Gil se desvincula del Valencia|trans-title=Nacho Gil cuts ties with Valencia|newspaper=Levante-EMV|language=es|date=19 July 2019|access-date=19 July 2019}} and signed for second division team SD Ponferradina just hours later.{{cite web|url=http://www.sdponferradina.com/noticias/noticia/la-sd-ponferradina-ficha-al-extremo-nacho-gil|title=La SD Ponferradina ficha al extremo Nacho Gil|trans-title=Ponferradina sign winger Nacho Gil|publisher=SD Ponferradina|language=es|date=19 July 2019|access-date=21 July 2019}}

He played 35 matches in all competitions during his spell,{{cite web|url=https://murciaplaza.com/ElCartagenallevafichados28golescuandoelequipomarc33elpasadocursoenSegundaB|title=El Cartagena lleva fichados 28 goles cuando el equipo marcó 33 el pasado curso en Segunda B|trans-title=Cartagena have signed 28 goals when team scored 33 in Segunda B last campaign|publisher=Murcia Plaza|first=Manuel|last=G. Tallón|language=es|date=24 September 2020|access-date=7 October 2020}} scoring his only goal on 22 December 2019 in the 3–2 away victory against UD Almería.{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/2019/12/22/segunda/1577020891_310150.html|title=El Almería se estrella ante una brillante Ponferradina|trans-title=Almería crash into brilliant Ponferradina|newspaper=Diario AS|first=Antonio|last=Gallardo|language=es|date=22 December 2019|access-date=7 October 2020}}

=Cartagena=

On 18 August 2020, agreed to a two-year deal at FC Cartagena, newly promoted to the second tier.{{cite web|url=http://futbolclubcartagena.com/nacho-gil-desborde-y-verticalidad-para-el-ataque-del-fc-cartagena/|title=Nacho Gil, desborde y verticalidad para el ataque del FC Cartagena|trans-title=Nacho Gil, skill and verticality for FC Cartagena's attack|publisher=FC Cartagena|language=es|date=18 August 2020|access-date=18 August 2020}} He scored once – in a 4–1 loss at Sporting de Gijón on 26 March 2022{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/segunda-division/sporting-vs-cartagena/cronica/2022/03/26/623f5170e2704ef9708b45c7.html|title=El Sporting remonta y sale a flote gracias a un gran Djuka|trans-title=Sporting come from behind and take a breather thanks to a great Djuka|newspaper=Marca|first=Pablo|last=Guisasola|language=es|date=26 March 2022|access-date=30 August 2022}}– also being sent off as a late substitute in a 1–0 away win over league leaders UD Almería on 2 January that year.{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/segunda-division/almeria-vs-cartagena/cronica/2022/01/02/61d1a3bfe2704e3e108b459c.html|title=El Cartagena asalta el fortín de un líder mermado|trans-title=Cartagena assault the depleted leaders' fortress|newspaper=Marca|first=Guillermo|last=Sánchez|language=es|date=2 January 2022|access-date=20 June 2022}}

Gil was released at the end of his contract in June 2022, as the club declined an extension.{{cite news|url=https://www.laverdad.es/fccartagena/club-descarta-renovacion-20220612004048-ntvo.html|title=El club descarta la renovación del meta Prior y del extremo Nacho Gil|trans-title=Club declines the renewal of keeper Prio and winger Nacho Gil|newspaper=La Verdad|first=Francisco J.|last=Moya|language=es|date=12 June 2022|access-date=20 June 2022}}

=New England Revolution=

On 18 August 2022, Gil joined New England Revolution of Major League Soccer.{{cite news|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/18/sports/revolution-sign-carles-gils-younger-brother-nacho/|title=Revolution sign Carles Gil's younger brother Nacho|newspaper=The Boston Globe|first=Frank|last=Dell'Apa|date=18 August 2022|access-date=22 August 2022}} He made his debut on 10 September as a late substitute in a 2–1 loss at the New York Red Bulls.{{cite web|url=https://www.thebentmusket.com/2022/9/11/23346608/new-england-revolution-nacho-gil-good-first-showing-mls-debut|title=Nacho Gil has "good first showing" in MLS debut|publisher=SB Nation|first=Sam|last=Minton|date=11 September 2022|access-date=11 October 2022}}

Gil signed a new two-year deal on 5 January 2023, with a one-year option for 2025.{{cite news|url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/05/revolution-acquire-midfielder-dave-romney-resign-nacho-gil/|title=Revolution acquire midfielder Dave Romney, resign Nacho Gil|newspaper=Boston Herald|first=Rich|last=Thompson|date=5 January 2023|access-date=27 July 2023}} He missed the first five months of the 2023 season due to a knee injury, returning to action on 26 July in the 5–1 away win over Atlético San Luis in the group stage of the Leagues Cup, replacing Noel Buck after 63 minutes.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-secure-place-in-leagues-cup-round-of-32-with-5-1-win-over-san-luis|title=Recap {{!}} Revs secure place in Leagues Cup Round of 32 with 5–1 win over Liga MX side Atlético de San Luis|publisher=New England Revolution|date=26 July 2023|access-date=27 July 2023}}

Gil scored his first goal for the club on 1 March 2024, in a 3–0 victory against Club Atlético Independiente in the round of 32 of the CONCACAF Champions Cup.{{cite web|url=https://www.boston.com/sports/new-england-revolution/2024/03/01/revolution-takeaways-concacaf-champions-cup-win/|title=‘I thought it was our best game’: 4 takeaways as the Revolution advance in the Champions Cup|publisher=Boston.com|first=Hayden|last=Bird|date=1 March 2024|access-date=1 March 2024}} His first in the MLS came 22 days later, in the 1–1 home draw with Chicago Fire FC.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/recap-revs-claim-point-from-1-1-draw-with-fire-in-caleb-porters-300th-game|title=Recap {{!}} Revs claim a point from 1–1 draw with Fire in Caleb Porter's 300th regular season game|publisher=New England Revolution|date=23 March 2024|access-date=25 March 2024}}

Gil was not offered a new contract at the end of the 2024 campaign.{{cite web|url=https://www.revolutionsoccer.net/news/new-england-revolution-announce-year-end-roster-moves-2024|title=New England Revolution announce year-end roster moves|publisher=New England Revolution|date=25 November 2024|access-date=26 November 2024}}

Personal life

Gil's elder brother, Carles, is also a footballer and an attacking midfielder. He also came through at Valencia, and the pair were teammates at New England.{{cite news|url=http://www.superdeporte.es/valencia/2012/10/19/apuesta-futuro-familia-gil/176128.html|title=Apuesta de futuro por la familia Gil|trans-title=One for the future from the Gil family|newspaper=Super Deporte|first=Carlos|last=García|language=es|date=19 October 2012|access-date=21 October 2015}}

Career statistics

{{Updated|30 May 2024}}{{Soccerway|ignacio-gil-de-pareja-vicent/326458}}

class="wikitable" border="1" style="text-align: center;"
rowspan="2"|Club

!rowspan="2"|Season

!colspan="3"|League

!colspan="2"|National Cup

!colspan="2"|Continental

!colspan="2"|Other

!colspan="2"|Total

Division

!Apps

!Goals

!Apps

!Goals

!Apps

!Goals

!Apps

!Goals

!Apps

!Goals

rowspan="6"|Valencia B

|2013–14

|rowspan="5"|Segunda División B

|1

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—10
2014–15

|32

5colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—325
2015–16

|26

3colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—263
2016–17

|30

7colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—5{{efn|name="SBP"|Appearances in Segunda División B play-offs}}1358
2017–18

|1

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—10
colspan="2"|Total

!90

15colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—519516
rowspan="4"|Valencia

|2015–16

|rowspan="3"|La Liga

|0

0colspan="2"|—00colspan="2"|—00
2016–17

|2

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—20
2017–18

|6

040colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—100
colspan="2"|Total

!8

04000colspan="2"|—120
Las Palmas (loan)

|2017–18

|La Liga

|14

000colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—140
Elche (loan)

|2018–19

|Segunda División

|11

200colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—112
Ponferradina

|2019–20

|Segunda División

|34

110colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—351
rowspan="3"|Cartagena

|2020–21

|rowspan="2"|Segunda División

|35

010colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—360
2021–22

|21

130colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—241
colspan="2"|Total

!56

140colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—601
rowspan="4"|New England Revolution

|2022

|rowspan="3"|Major League Soccer

|4

0colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—colspan="2"|—40
2023

|10

0003{{efn|name="LEC"|Appearances in Leagues Cup}}0colspan="2"|—130
2024

|9

1colspan="2"|—5{{efn|name="CCC"|Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup}}1colspan="2"|—142
colspan="2"|Total

!23

10081colspan="2"|—312
colspan="3"|Career Total

!236

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References

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External links

  • {{BDFutbol|302287}}
  • [http://www.ciberche.net/histoche/jugador?player=1083 Stats and bio at CiberChe] {{in lang|es}}

{{Volos N.F.C. squad}}

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Category:Major League Soccer players

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