Selton Sued Sánchez is continuing his football development with Bilbao Athletic, Athletic Club's reserve team, after falling out of the first-team plans under manager Terzic. The 19-year-old midfielder from Basauri is gaining experience in Segunda RFEF while the senior side handles an inconsistent season, sitting tenth in La Liga with eight points from six games.
Reason for the move and its impact
This return to the reserves reduces the pressure Selton faced last season during his breakthrough with the first team. After a promising start that included his Champions League debut against Newcastle and seven La Liga appearances, the player returned to Bilbao Athletic in March 2025 and has slipped from Terzic's immediate plans. "Selton is maturing with Bilbao Athletic, away from the intensity of last season," it has been noted.
Background and current performance
Selton, who joined the youth academy at age ten and made his senior debut with Basconia at 17, has played six of the reserve side's seven matches this season, starting five. Under coach Bittor Llopis, he ranks ninth in minutes played within the squad, behind teammates like Javi Sola and Eñaut Lete. His physical development, work rate and decision-making have improved, though the team is on a poor run of seven consecutive league defeats in which he has featured. Bilbao Athletic's next fixture is an away match against Deportivo Alavés B.
The first team, which visits Valencia at Mestalla this Saturday, will look to get back to winning ways after a recent run of one win, three draws and one loss in their last five outings. Athletic have 8 points from 6 games and their next match is against Valencia at Mestalla. For now, Selton's focus remains on Bilbao Athletic, where he will continue his development with an eye on a future return to the top level.
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