Javi Guerra
Personal information
Full name Javier Guerra Moreno
Date of birth (2003-05-13) 13 May 2003
Place of birth Gilet, Spain
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Valencia
Number 8
Youth career
0000–2019 Villarreal
2019–2021 Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2023 Valencia B 49 (1)
2022– Valencia 12 (2)
International career‡
2021 Spain U19 2 (0)
2023– Spain U21 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 August 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2023

Javier "Javi" Guerra Moreno (born 13 May 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Valencia.

Career

Guerra was born in Gilet, Valencian Community, and joined Valencia CF's academy in 2019, from Villarreal CF.[2] On 14 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract, with Valencia, until 2024.[3][4]

Guerra made his senior debut with the reserves on 23 May 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Koba Koindredi in a 1–1 Segunda División B away draw against CE L'Hospitalet, as his side were already relegated. He made his first team debut the following 16 January, replacing fellow youth graduate Hugo Guillamón late into a 1–0 Copa del Rey win over CD Atlético Baleares.[5]

Guerra made his professional – and La Liga – debut on 16 April 2023, replacing Samu Castillejo in a 2–0 home loss against Sevilla FC. Eleven days later, he scored a last-minute winner in a 2–1 home success over Real Valladolid, just minutes after coming on as a substitute.[6]

In May 2023, Guerra further extended his link with the Che until 2027,[7] and was definitely promoted to the main squad ahead of the 2023–24 season.[8] He started the new campaign by scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute in a 2–1 win at Sevilla FC on 11 August, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute.[9]

International career

Guerra was called up to the Spain U19 in August 2021.[10]

Playing style

Guerra is a talented midfielder who can play either in a holding or more advanced position in the midfield. He covers long distances, has a great short game, is great at delivering through balls and has great tackling skills.[1]

Honours

Individual

References

  1. 1 2 "El Barça se fija en Javi Guerra" [Barça target Javi Guerra]. Marca (in Spanish). 1 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "Javi Guerra, el valioso todocampista de Gilet" [Javi Guerra, the precious all-round midfielder from Gilet]. Cadena COPE (in Spanish). 19 April 2023.
  3. ↑ "Javi Guerra toca la puerta del primer equipo y de la renovación" [Javi Guerra knocks the door of the first team and of the renewal]. Valencia Plaza (in Spanish). esportbase media. 12 December 2022.
  4. ↑ "El Valencia CF renueva a una de los futbolistas con más proyección de su cantera" [Valencia CF renew one of the footballers with the most projection of their youth setup] (in Spanish). Golsmedia. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "#CopadelRey | Mosquera, octavo más joven en la historia, y Javi Guerra debutan con Valencia" [#CopadelRey | Mosquera, eight-youngest in history, and Javi Guerra debuted with Valencia]. Valencia Plaza (in Spanish). Plaza Deportiva. 16 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Bendita locura de Javi Guerra" [Javi Guerra's holy madness]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 27 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Javi Guerra: "It's a dream come true"". Valencia CF. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Javi Guerra, imprescindible en la medular" [Javi Guerra, essential in the midfield] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "Sevilla vs. Valencia Game Highlights". 11 August 2023.
  10. ↑ "Dos jugadores del Valencia CF en la convocatoria de la Selección española sub19" [Two Valencia CF players in the call-up of the Spain under-19 national team] (in Spanish). Valencia Base. 25 August 2021.
  11. ↑ "Javi Guerra named LALIGA EA SPORTS Under-23 Player of the Month for September". La Liga. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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