Gavi is often compared to a “new Iniesta” at Barca, especially in the central midfield role. However, Gavi’s journey to becoming like his childhood idol has been hampered by injuries.ZBET
In September 2021, under Ronaldo Koeman, Barca witnessed the debut of young talent Gavi, a product of the La Masia academy. He became the second youngest player in Barca’s history in the 21st century to start a La Liga match at 17 years and 49 days old, behind Ansu Fati (16 years and 318 days). However, both records were later broken by Lamine Yamal, at 16 years and 38 days old.
Gavi excels in the role of an attacking midfielder. Born in 2004, he possesses exceptional individual technique, skillful dribbling, and excellent tactical awareness. He can create incisive passes and put pressure on opposing defenses. Many experts and fans see similarities between Gavi and Iniesta.
However, Gavi’s development suffered a major setback when he sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in November 2023, keeping him off the pitch for almost a year and only returning to top-level football in late October 2024.
Coach Hansi Flick was very cautious in using Gavi throughout the 2024/25 season when Barca won the domestic treble, ensuring he gradually adapted to the team’s playing style. For his part, the player was also very cautious and did not push himself too hard to return to playing. According to statistics, Gavi played 1,083 minutes in La Liga, 298 minutes in the Champions League, 174 minutes in the Copa del Rey, and 132 minutes in the Spanish Super Cup. His total playing time in the 2024/25 season was 1,687 minutes across all competitions (according to Transfermarkt).
Barca’s pre-season tour of Asia saw him strongly assert his quality, and it’s safe to say Gavi silenced his detractors with a performance that made him a strong candidate for a regular starting spot in Hansi Flick’s team for the 2025/26 season.
While Gavi’s performances against Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul were impressive,the match against Daegu FC on MondayHe then reached his peak form, scoring two goals in just the first 45 minutes on the pitch.
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Playing alongside Frenkie de Jong in defensive midfield, Gavi looked confident and shone with his ball distribution, defensive awareness, and attacking instincts. Both of Gavi’s goals against Daegu were not simple, especially the second, when he beat the offside trap to receive a pass from Lamine Yamal and delicately chipped the ball over the opposing goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation.
It’s clear how ready the 2021 Golden Boy winner is for the match. Gavi’s journey to redemption has begun, and Barca will once again witness his best form of the season.
