Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, widely known as Gavi, is a highly talented Spanish professional footballer who has rapidly emerged as a key central midfielder for both La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Born on August 5, 2004, Gavi quickly ascended through Barcelona’s renowned La Masia youth academy, making his senior debut at a remarkably young age. His playing style is characterized by exceptional technical ability, vision, intelligence, and a combative spirit, earning him comparisons to legendary Barcelona midfielders. Gavi’s impressive early career has already seen him collect significant accolades, including the prestigious Kopa Trophy and Golden Boy award in 2022, alongside domestic league and cup titles with Barcelona and the UEFA Nations League with Spain.
Pablo Páez Gavira (Gavi)
Central Midfielder | FC Barcelona | Spain National Team
Personal Information
Club Career Statistics (Senior & Youth)
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Career Total | Barcelona & Barcelona B | All Competitions | 156 | 10 | ~17 |
| 2020-21 | Barcelona B | Segunda División B | 2 | 0 | – |
| 2021-22 | Barcelona B | Primera División RFEF | 1 | 0 | – |
| Barcelona | La Liga | 34 | 2 | 6 | |
| UEFA Champions League | 6 | 0 | – | ||
| UEFA Europa League | 5 | 0 | – | ||
| Copa del Rey | 1 | 0 | – | ||
| Supercopa de España | 1 | 0 | – | ||
| 2022-23 | Barcelona | La Liga | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| UEFA Champions League | 5 | 0 | – | ||
| Copa del Rey | 5 | 0 | – | ||
| Supercopa de España | 2 | 1 | – | ||
| UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | – | ||
| 2023-24 | Barcelona | La Liga | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 | – | ||
| 2024-25 | Barcelona | La Liga | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| UEFA Champions League | 10 | 0 | – | ||
| Copa del Rey | 4 | 1 | – | ||
| Supercopa de España | 2 | 1 | 2 |
*Assists data is often less consistently available, especially for older seasons and youth teams. Figures are approximate where exact data isn’t universally provided.
International Career Statistics
| National Team | Debut Date | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall International Career Total | – | 42 | 6 |
| Spain (Senior) | Oct 6, 2021 | 28 | 5 |
| Spain U18 | Sep 1, 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| Spain U16 | Dec 3, 2019 | 7 | 0 |
| Spain U15 | Dec 3, 2018 | 4 | 1 |
Honours & Achievements
- **La Liga:** 2022–23, 2024–25
- **Copa del Rey:** 2024–25
- **Supercopa de España:** 2023, 2025
- **UEFA Nations League:** 2022–23
- **Kopa Trophy:** 2022
- **Golden Boy:** 2022
- **IFFHS Men’s World Youth (U20) Team:** 2022, 2023
- **IFFHS Men’s Youth (U20) UEFA Team:** 2022, 2023
- **Trofeo Aldo Rovira:** 2021–22
