Carlos Espí omitted again for Spain's Croatia fixture

Carlos Espí has again been omitted from Spain’s squad for the fixture against Croatia, keeping the Levante forward outside the national team for another match. The exclusion is the latest setback in his bid to feature for Spain, while his club status remains unchanged at Levante UD.

Espí, 21, plays as a centre-forward and holds Spanish citizenship. He is valued at €20 million in his current Levante profile. His career to date has followed a progression through the club’s development structure, beginning with a move from Alzira U19 to Levante U19 during the 2022-23 season. He then advanced to Atlético Levante for 2023-24 before moving on to Levante in 2024-25.

The player record also lists a muscle tear among Espí’s injuries. The available details do not provide a reason for his latest omission, so the selection decision cannot be linked to that issue. What is clear is that Espí will not be involved for Spain against Croatia, despite remaining a Levante player and one of the club’s highest-valued listed assets. His immediate football remains centred on his club career, while the latest national-team squad does not include him.