Javi Guerra (footballer, born 2003)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Javier Guerra Moreno | ||
| Date of birth | 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 | |||
| –2019 | Villarreal | ||
| 2019–2021 | Valencia | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Valencia B | 49 | (1) |
| 2022– | Valencia | 56 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2021 | Spain U19 | 2 | (0) |
| 2023– | Spain U21 | 12 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:26, 27 October 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03:48, 16 October 2024 (UTC) | |||
Javier "Javi" Guerra Moreno (born 13 May 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Valencia.
Career
[edit]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
[edit]Guerra was called up to the Spain U19 squad in August 2021.[10]
Playing style
[edit]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]
Career statistics
[edit]- As of match played 21 October 2024[11]
| Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Valencia B | 2020–21 | Segunda División B | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| 2021–22 | Tercera División RFEF | 23 | 0 | — | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | Segunda Federación | 25 | 1 | — | 25 | 1 | ||
| Total | 49 | 1 | — | 49 | 1 | |||
| Valencia | 2021–22 | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | ||
| 2023–24 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 40 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Total | 56 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 61 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 105 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 110 | 6 | ||
Honours
[edit]Individual
- 2022–23 Segunda Federación Group III: Best Player [12]
- La Liga U23 Player of the Month: September 2023[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "El Barça se fija en Javi Guerra" [Barça target Javi Guerra]. Marca (in Spanish). 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Javi Guerra, el valioso todocampista de Gilet" [Javi Guerra, the precious all-round midfielder from Gilet]. Cadena COPE (in Spanish). 19 April 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "#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.
- ^ "Bendita locura de Javi Guerra" [Javi Guerra's holy madness]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 27 April 2023.
- ^ "Javi Guerra: "It's a dream come true"". Valencia CF. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Javi Guerra, imprescindible en la medular" [Javi Guerra, essential in the midfield] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "Sevilla vs. Valencia Game Highlights". 11 August 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Javi Guerra at Soccerway. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ "Javi Guerra, Named Best Player in Group III of Segunda Federación 22-23 Season by the Spanish Footballers' Association". Valencia CF. 7 November 2023.
- ^ "Javi Guerra named LALIGA EA SPORTS Under-23 Player of the Month for September". La Liga. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Javi Guerra at BDFutbol
- Javi Guerra at LaPreferente.com (in Spanish)
- Javi Guerra at Soccerway
- 2003 births
- Living people
- People from Camp de Morvedre
- Footballers from the Province of Valencia
- Spanish men's footballers
- Men's association football midfielders
- La Liga players
- Segunda División B players
- Segunda Federación players
- Tercera Federación players
- Valencia CF players
- Valencia CF Mestalla footballers
- Spain men's youth international footballers
- Spain men's under-21 international footballers
- 21st-century Spanish sportsmen