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Chema Andres Thrives at Stuttgart, Eyes Growth Over Madrid Return

4/3/2026

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Chema Andres, a 20-year-old Spanish midfielder, plays for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga after leaving Real Madrid's academy.
He has gained muscle and taken a more attacking role, scoring twice this season.
He respects comparisons to Rodri but remains focused on development with Spain's under-21s.
He credits coaching from Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, and Raul for shaping his competitive spirit.
He is happy at Stuttgart despite rumors of a return to Madrid and values Germany's strong fan culture as he plans to keep improving.

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Chema Andres, a 20-year-old Spanish midfielder, plays for Stuttgart in the Bundesliga after leaving Real Madrid's academy.
He has gained muscle and taken a more attacking role, scoring twice this season.
He respects comparisons to Rodri but remains focused on development with Spain's under-21s.
He credits coaching from Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa, and Raul for shaping his competitive spirit.
He is happy at Stuttgart despite rumors of a return to Madrid and values Germany's strong fan culture as he plans to keep improving.