The Spain-Germany match at the Al Bait Stadium ended on Sunday evening in a 1-1 draw. Alvaro Morata scored for Spain. Niklas Fulkrug filled in for Germany. But this match has given world soccer a taste of three young players who have the talent to dominate world soccer in the future. 19-year-old Jamal Musiyala, who shone in the German midfield and forward. Pedri and Gavi dominate the Spanish midfield.
Pedri, Age: 20, Position: Central Midfielder, Club: Barcelona, Height: 1.74 m, Weight: 60 kg
Born in Tenerife, part of Spain’s Canary Islands, Pedri started playing in the youth academy of Las Palmas. A regular in the player eleven after joining Barcelona in 2020. He soon joined the Spain national team. He was selected as the best young player in the last Euro Cup. If Pedri has the ball at his feet, Spain are not afraid to lose him.
Excellent passing accuracy. Maturity to calmly control the midfield. Barça coach Xavi and Spain coach Enrique tell Pedri to improve on only one thing: fitness! Pedri already has a Copa del Rey with Barça and an Olympic silver medal with Spain. Pedri is also active in social service through an NGO called Kick Out Plastics.
Pedri against Germany, playing time: 90 minutes, passing accuracy: 91%, touch on the ball: 79
Gavi, Age: 18, Position: Central midfielder, Club: Barcelona, Height: 1.73 m, Weight: 68 kg
Spain coach Luis Enrique is said not to look at anyone’s birth certificate, he only looks at the scout’s report. This is how Pablo Martin Paes Gavira became the youngest player and top scorer to play for Spain. Gavi, who made his debut against Italy in the UEFA Nations League semi-final, now forms the backbone of Spain’s midfield alongside Pedri.
Both have been compared to the legendary duo of Xavi and Iniesta. Gavi, who joined Barça from Real Betis in 2015, was promoted to the senior team when he played 2 games for the youth team. However, Gavi still regularly goes to the Johan Cruyff Stadium to watch his old friends’ games. This year he won the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy Award for Best Young Actor.
Gavi against Germany, playing time: 65 minutes, passing accuracy: 75%, ball touch: 25
Jamal Musiyala, Age: 19 Position: Playing Midfielder, Club: Bayern Munich, Height: 1.81m Weight: 65kg
Former German captain Lothar Mathews has described Musiyala as the next Messi. It cannot be called an exaggeration. This is because all other adjectives have been exhausted. If he gets the ball at his feet, Musiyala will remind you of Messi. Any blocks will be broken and skipped. Musiyala is also a leader in assists on goal, with passes that scatter opposing defences. It was Musiyala who provided the pass for Fulkrug’s equalizing goal against Spain.
He also displayed excellence on defense by blocking Ferran Torres’ shot. Born in Stuttgart to a Nigerian-German couple, Musiyala grew up playing in the youth academy of English club Chelsea. He returned to his hometown after playing for England at youth level. Musiyala is even seeking the help of a neuro-athletic coach to improve his game.
Musiyala vs. Spain, playing time: 90 minutes, passing accuracy: 84%, ball touch: 47
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