Javi Guerra (footballer, born 2003)

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Javi Guerra
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Guerra after the match vs Sevilla FC in 2023
Personal information
Full name Javier Guerra Moreno [1]
Date of birth (2003-05-13) 13 May 2003 (age 22) [1]
Place of birth Gilet, Spain
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) [2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Valencia
Number 8
Youth career
2011–2019 Villarreal
2019–2021 Valencia
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 Valencia B 49 (1)
2023– Valencia 82 (8)
International career‡
2021 Spain U19 2 (0)
2023– Spain U21 21 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 27 May 2025
‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:26, 20 June 2025 (UTC)

Javier "Javi" Guerra Moreno (born 13 May 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Valencia.

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Career

Guerra was born in Gilet, Valencian Community, and joined Valencia CF's academy in 2019, from Villarreal CF. [3] On 14 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract, with Valencia, until 2024. [4] [5]

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. [6]

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. [7]

In May 2023, Guerra further extended his link with the Che until 2027, [8] and was definitely promoted to the main squad ahead of the 2023–24 season. [9] 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. [10]

International career

Guerra was called up to the Spain U19 squad in August 2021, making just two appearances with them. [11]

Guerra received his first call-up to the Spain U21 in September 2023. [12] He made his debut in a 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Malta. [13] From that point on, he became a regular starter and a key player under manager Santi Denia. [14]

In 2025, Guerra was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. [15] He served as the team's second captain and wore the captain’s armband during the match against hosts Slovakia, after first captain Beñat Turrientes was substituted early. [16] Guerra played the full 90 minutes in Spain's second Group A match against Romania, where he was named Player of the Match. [17] He scored his only goal of the tournament from the penalty spot in the quarter-final against England. Spain were eliminated following a 3–1 defeat. [18]

Playing style

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. [2] He also known for his technical ability and long-range shooting, often posing a threat to goalkeepers from distance with powerful and accurate shots from both feet. He has scored several notable goals from outside the box, showcasing his shooting precision. [19]

Miguel Ángel Angulo, Guerra's coach during his time with Valencia's reserve team, described his tactical versatility: "It depends on the game. If you're dominating possession at home, with the opponent sitting back, a technical number 'six' like him fits well. But in other, more physical matches, he can operate better as an 'eight'." [20]

Career statistics

As of match played 12 July 2025 [21]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeague Copa del Rey Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Valencia B 2020–21 Segunda División B 10—10
2021–22 Tercera División RFEF 230—230
2022–23 Segunda Federación 251—251
Total491—491
Valencia 2021–22 La Liga 001010
2022–23 La Liga10100101
2023–24 La Liga36440404
2024–25 La Liga36320383
Total82870898
Career total1318701389

    Honours

    Individual

    References

    1. 1 2 "Javi Guerra (ESP)". UEFA . Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    2. 1 2 "El Barça se fija en Javi Guerra" [Barça target Javi Guerra]. Marca (in Spanish). 1 December 2022.
    3. ↑ "Javi Guerra, el valioso todocampista de Gilet" [Javi Guerra, the precious all-round midfielder from Gilet]. Cadena COPE (in Spanish). 19 April 2023.
    4. ↑ "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.
    5. ↑ "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.
    6. ↑ "#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.
    7. ↑ "Bendita locura de Javi Guerra" [Javi Guerra's holy madness]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 27 April 2023.
    8. ↑ "Javi Guerra: "It's a dream come true"". Valencia CF. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
    9. ↑ "Javi Guerra, imprescindible en la medular" [Javi Guerra, essential in the midfield] (in Spanish). Diario AS. 19 July 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
    10. ↑ "Sevilla vs. Valencia Game Highlights". 11 August 2023.
    11. ↑ "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.
    12. ↑ "Javi Guerra aparta su timidez para sacar "el orgullo de dejar en buen nivel al Valencia"" [Javi Guerra puts aside his shyness to express "the pride of leaving Valencia in a good position."]. El Desmarque (in Spanish). 15 October 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
    13. ↑ "Javi Guerra sueña en grande con la Selección" [Javi Guerra dreams big with the national team]. Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) (in Spanish). 15 October 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
    14. ↑ "Javi Guerra, el único internacional sub 21 que ha jugado los últimos veinte partidos" [Javi Guerra, the only U21 international who has played the last twenty matches]. Plaza Deportiva (in Spanish). 18 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    15. ↑ "Javi Guerra coge la 'manija' de la Selección Sub-21" [Javi Guerra takes over the reins of the U-21 national team]. Super Deporte (in Spanish). 11 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    16. ↑ "Javi Guerra, MVP de la 'Rojita' ante Rumanía" [Javi Guerra, MVP of 'La Rojita' against Romania]. Levante: El Mercatil Valenciano (in Spanish). 15 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    17. ↑ "Javi Guerra, el MVP del partido ante Rumania del Europeo Sub-21" [Javi Guerra, MVP of the match against Romania at the U-21 European Championship]. Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) (in Spanish). 15 June 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    18. ↑ "2025 Under-21 quarterfinal: Spain 1-3 England". UEFA . 22 June 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    19. ↑ "Javi Guerra: The Mestalla Product Shining for Valencia". Breaking the Lines. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
    20. ↑ "Un ciclón llamado Javi Guerra: golazos, referente y... ¡Siestas de 2 horas!" [A cyclone called Javi Guerra: great goals, a role model, and... 2-hour naps!]. Relevo (in Spanish). 19 September 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
    21. ↑ Javi Guerra at Soccerway . Retrieved 28 January 2024.
    22. ↑ "Javi Guerra, Named Best Player in Group III of Segunda Federación 22-23 Season by the Spanish Footballers' Association". Valencia CF. 7 November 2023.
    23. ↑ "Javi Guerra named LALIGA EA SPORTS Under-23 Player of the Month for September". La Liga. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
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