Lykkers, have you ever thought about what it's like to become a national team starter at the age of 20 and sign a big contract? This is not a movie plot, but a real story about Spanish football genius Gavi.

He conquered the green field with speed, technology and determination and became one of the most noteworthy new stars of our time.

From a small town boy to La Masia

Gavi's full name is Pablo Martín Páez Gavira. He was born on August 5, 2004 in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain. Since childhood, he has had agility and ball control skills that do not belong to his age. At the age of 10, he joined the Real Betis youth training camp, and then entered the famous Barcelona youth training camp-La Masia in 2015.

There, he began to receive systematic training and gradually showed his outstanding midfield talent. From dribbling vision to passing rhythm, from breakthrough to organizational ability, Gavi stood out among his peers.

Shining in Barcelona's first team

On August 29, 2021, Gavi, who was only 17 years old, made his first appearance for Barcelona's first team against Getafe. Just a few days later, he made his European debut in the Champions League against Bayern Munich. That year, he not only frequently appeared in the game, but also contributed key assists, showing his calmness and courage to challenge.

Just one month later, he started in La Liga for the first time in the match against Cadiz, becoming the focus of fans and media attention.

Trust behind the billion-euro contract

Barcelona's trust in Gavi is far more than just playing time. In June 2023, the club officially registered Gavi as a first-team player and signed a new contract with him, with a penalty of 1 billion euros. On January 31, 2025, the two parties extended the contract to 2030 to ensure that this future core can continue to shine at Camp Nou.

This is not just a contract, but also an absolute recognition of his potential.

The youngest figure in the national team

Gavi's national team journey is also shining. In October 2021, he made his debut for the Spanish senior team in the semi-finals of the European Nations League against Italy, becoming the youngest Spanish international in history. Only half a year later, he scored his first goal for the national team in the match against the Czech Republic, setting a record for the youngest goal.

In the 2022 World Cup, he scored against Costa Rica and won the best player on the spot. This goal also made him the third youngest scorer in the history of the World Cup.

The "Jade-faced Butcher" on the field

Gavi's style is both elegant and aggressive. He is called the "Jade-faced Butcher" not only because of his handsome appearance, but also because he fights fiercely and tackles decisively on the field. He has the inheritance of the predecessors, midfield masters Xavi and Iniesta-excellent ball control, vision and first touch ability.

He can turn flexibly in a small space and quickly advance the counterattack. This kind of game sense and body control make him comfortable in extremely high-intensity games.

Let's witness his growth together

Today, Gavi has played more than 100 games for Barcelona and scored goals for the Spanish national team. His performance is not only amazing, but also full of stability and maturity. In the next few years, we have reason to believe that he will become the absolute core of the midfield.

Lykkers, have you watched Gavi's game? His growth is like an inspirational drama, from the youth training camp to the World Cup, every scene is worth remembering. If you haven't paid attention to him yet, now is the time!

Let's cheer for this talented boy together, and I believe that he will definitely have a strong and colorful mark in the future football history.