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Javi Guerra
Central Midfield / Spain / Valencia CF
45 OVR
Profile
Key strength: Adaptability
Versatile player
Valencia CF are rewriting the script in La Liga. Defying preseason expectations, Los Che sit third in the table on the back of a WWDWL run under Rubén Baraja—and at the heartbeat of this revival is 21-year-old academy graduate Javi Guerra. The €20 million-rated central midfielder has featured in all eight league matches, accumulating 540 minutes of tireless box-to-box industry. While his stats sheet shows no goals or assists yet, Guerra's influence transcends raw numbers. Operating as the crucial bridge between defensive anchor Pepelu and attacking spearhead Hugo Duro, his 68-rated passing range and relentless engine drive Valencia's transitions, breaking up opposition play before launching swift counters with composure that belies his age. Disciplined too—just a single yellow card to his name—Guerra embodies everything Mestalla cherishes about homegrown talent. Following in the footsteps of club legends David Silva and Juan Mata, this Spanish midfield metronome isn't merely Valencia's present stability; he's the future that European football is already circling.