Yarek Gasiorowski

Yarek Gasiorowski Hernandis (born 12 January 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Valencia Mestalla.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gasiorowski and the second or maternal family name is Hernandis.
Yarek Gasiorowski
Personal information
Full name Yarek Gasiorowski Hernandis
Date of birth (2005-01-12) 12 January 2005
Place of birth Polinyà de Xúquer, Spain
Height 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Valencia B
Number 23
Youth career
2012–2022 Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Valencia B 8 (0)
2023– Valencia 1 (0)
International career‡
2021–2022 Spain U17 15 (1)
2022– Spain U19 9 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:34, 7 October 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:34, 7 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

Gasiorowski trialled for Valencia in 2012, and joined their academy shortly thereafter. On 4 August 2022, he signed a professional contract with the club for 3+2 years.[1] In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.[2]

International career

Born in Spain, Gasiorowski was born to a Polish father and Spanish mother.[3] He was called up to the Poland U17s and Spain U17s at the same time, and chose to play for Spain.[4] He was called up to the Spain U19s in September 2022.[5]

Playing style

Formerly a full-back, Gasiorowski is a centre-back that likes to "bring the ball out from the back, tends to win aerial challenges, likes to be physical when needed and always close to opposition forwards.” He is a long throw specialist.[1]

References
  1. S.L, EDICIONES PLAZA. "#VCF | El trofeo Valencia Naranja cumple sus bodas de oro en la previa a la Liga". Plaza Deportiva.
  2. Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (28 September 2022). "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  3. Pérez, Luis Mejías (13 April 2022). "Yarek Gasiorowski, el gran central del Valencia".
  4. Barker, Gabby (24 May 2022). "The five U-17s who chose to play with the National Team". Sports Finding.
  5. "Yarek Gasiorowski, el central que ya conoce Gattuso y que sigue la estela internacional de Paterna". ElDesmarque Valencia. 14 September 2022.
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