FC Barcelona is at no risk of losing quality from within its ranks, mainly due to their La Masia academy. The Catalan giants have the ability to produce some of the very best that football has to offer. This trend continues today, as La Blaugrana see their stars continue to shine.
However, they do not just shine with Barcelona, but often become National heroes. Andres Iniesta has been immortalized for Spain, similar to Lionel Messi for Argentina. Now, it seems a new hero is in the making, one who shares another similarity with Barça’s Argentinean legend.
La Blaugrana’s Golden Boy
Pablo Gavi, 19 years old, is also a Golden Boy winner. Messi himself won the award in 2005, and Gavi followed in his footsteps to win it in 2022. The award was merited then, and the decision is surely being given even more credit as Gavi continues to perform.
In the recent clash against Norway, Gavi represented the Spanish National team in the European qualifier. A game holding significant weight for both Spain and Norway, it was crucial for Spain to get a positive result.
High stakes
Had Spain lost, they would come down to third position in their qualification group. Norway would consequently overtake them, reaching 13 points against Spain’s 12 with only two games left.
However, if Spain managed to win, they would automatically have enough points to guarantee qualification. Knowing that reaching the European Championship in 2024 is absolutely crucial, Spain came in with guns blazing.
Spanish Hero
Ultimately, as highlighted by SPORT as well, it would be Gavi who would win the game for Spain. Ending the match with a 1-0 victory for Spain, it was Gavi’s 49th-minute goal that finally gave Spain all three points.
A tussle between several footballers in the Norway box saw the ball change possession multiple times. One shot led to another that got blocked, and it would alas reach Gavi who would strike it with just enough precision using his left foot to send it to the back of the net just beyond Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland.
The Golden Boy of Barcelona ensured that Spain would qualify for the Euros without any problems. Already a Barcelona favorite, it seems that all of Spain will be next in line to sing his praises.
Justifying the hype
Still only 19, he has become the youngest centurion in FC Barcelona history. Moreover, he also has 5 official goals for Spain as well under his belt.
The young midfielder has gradually begun to add a much more advanced role to his already impressive versatility. Able to now add goals as well, the young midfield prodigy is gradually becoming the complete package.
Already a mainstay for Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona, it seems Gavi’s aspirations run wilder. Now considered fundamental within Luis De La Fuente’s Spain as well, Gavi has left no stone unturned. The former Golden Boy winner is truly living up to the hype.
