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Gavi, full name Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Barcelona and the Spain national team. He debuted for Barcelona's first team in 2021 and quickly established himself as a regular starter despite his young age. Gavi is recognized for his technical passing, aggressive pressing, and combative style of play. He received the Golden Boy award in 2022 and the Kopa Trophy, both recognizing top young footballers in Europe.
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Why did Barcelona promote Gavi to the first team so young?
Gavi combined aggressive pressing with quick passing and an ability to play as either an interior midfielder or wide midfielder. He made his Barcelona first-team debut in 2021 while still 17 and soon became a regular under both Ronald Koeman and Xavi.
What major injury kept Gavi out for most of the 2023-24 season?
Gavi tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and also damaged the lateral meniscus while playing for Spain against Georgia in November 2023. The injury required surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation away from Barcelona's first team.
How did Gavi become Spain's youngest senior international?
Luis Enrique started him against Italy in the UEFA Nations League semifinal in October 2021. Gavi was 17 years and 62 days old, breaking Spain's long-standing record at the time.
What did Gavi win at the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony?
Gavi received the 2022 Kopa Trophy, France Football's award for the leading men's player under 21. He also won the Golden Boy award that year after establishing himself with Barcelona and Spain.
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