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The duo is not only important for Spain; it is crucial for Spain. Gavi is the youngest player in Spain's history, having made his debut against Italy at the San Siro last year at the age of 17 years and 62 days. Meanwhile, Pedri is the seventh-youngest player, having made his debut against Greece in March 2021 at the age of 18. He was then called up to Spain's squad for the UEFA Euro Championship, where he was named the best young player as La Roja advanced to the semi-finals before losing on penalties to eventual winners Italy.Gavi also scored and assisted in the World Cup 2022 group stage match against Costa Rica, becoming the youngest player to do so since Pele.
Pedri joined Barcelona from Las Palmas in the second division, where he was given a chance by Ronald Koeman, Barca's coach at the time, and impressed a lot, forming a formidable connection with Lionel Messi on the field. Gavi is a graduate of Barca’s famous academy, La Masia, where he was deemed one of the finest players there.
The playing styles of both players differ a lot. Pedri embodies elegance and has exceptional ball skills. He rarely loses the ball, and his passing ability makes him the team's engine. Pedri plays beautifully and assists everyone else in doing so. In a nutshell, he is the midfield controller. Gavi, on the other hand, is a player who displays aggression, personality, and intensity in his game. "A heart with legs," as Barcelona coach Xavi has described him. The character and commitment he shows on the pitch inspires the rest of his team-mates, but his off-the-ball ability sometimes undervalues his on-the-ball ability, where he is also full of ideas.
Both players have a huge future ahead of them for both Barcelona and Spain.