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Roberto Bautista Agut Begins Football Career with CD Els Ibarsos
8/17/2026, 12:00:59 AM
New Chapter on the Pitch
Just over a month after announcing his retirement from professional tennis, 38-year-old Roberto Bautista Agut signed for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos. He made his football debut in a pre-season match, helping the team to a 4-2 victory and scoring both of the club’s goals.
Tennis Legacy and Early Football Roots
Bautista Agut’s tennis résumé includes 12 ATP singles titles, a semifinal appearance at Wimbledon in 2019, a quarter-final run at the 2019 Australian Open, and a Davis Cup win with Spain in 2019. Earlier in his youth he played for Villarreal’s academy until age 14 before committing fully to tennis. The former world No. 9 now faces the challenge of translating his athleticism to a new sport.
Debut Performance and Statistics
- Match result: CD Els Ibarsos 4, opponents 2
- Goals scored by Bautista Agut: 2 (both for his team)
- Competition level: Tercera División (seventh tier of Spanish football)
These figures were reported by the club’s social-media channels following the match.
Official Statements & Responses
CD Els Ibarsos announced on Instagram that Bautista Agut was presented to fans before his debut and expressed optimism about his contribution “for a whole season.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “It's a new stage of life that's making me very happy” — Bautista Agut — Roberto Bautista Agut, Instagram post.
