Javi Guerra (footballer, born 2003)

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

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Guerra and the second or maternal family name is Moreno.

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 B
Number 20
Youth career
Villarreal
2019–2021 Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Valencia B 49 (1)
2022– Valencia 3 (1)
International career‡
2021 Spain U19 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:04, 24 April 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:04, 24 April 2023 (UTC)

Career

A youth product of Villarreal CF, Guerra joined Valencia CF's academy in 2019 and finished his development there.[2] On 14 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the latter club, until 2024.[3][4]

Guerra appeared with the reserves before making his first team debut as a late substitute in a 1–0 Copa del Rey win over CD Atlético Baleares on 16 January 2022.[5] He made his La Liga debut on 16 April of the following year, replacing Samu Castillejo in a 2–0 home loss against Sevilla FC.

Guerra scored the winning goal in stoppage time on 27 April 2023, coming on as a late substitute against Real Valladolid.[6]

International career

Guerra was called up to the Spain U19 in August 2021.[7]

Playing style

Guerra is talented midfielder who can play as a 6 or an 8. He covers long distances, has a great short game, is great at delivering through balls and has great tackling skills.[1]

References
  1. "El Barça se fija en Javi Guerra". MARCA. 1 December 2022.
  2. "Javi Guerra, el valioso todocampista de Gilet". COPE. 19 April 2023.
  3. "Javi Guerra toca la puerta del primer equipo y de la renovación". 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. S.L, EDICIONES PLAZA. "#CopadelRey | Mosquera, octavo más joven en la historia, y Javi Guerra debutan con Valencia". Plaza Deportiva.
  6. "Bendita locura de Javi Guerra". 27 April 2024.
  7. "Dos jugadores del Valencia CF en la convocatoria de la Selección española sub19". 25 August 2021.
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