Noah Darvich

Noah Yanis Darvich (born 25 September 2006) is a German professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Primera Federación team Barcelona Atlètic.

SC Freiburg
Growing up in Bad Krozingen, Darvich went through the SC Freiburg youth academy. By the 2022–23 season he had become a regular goal and assist provider for the under-17 Freiburg team, making the step to the under-19, whilst appearing as one of the most sought after German player of his generation, despite being only 16.

Barcelona
On 8 August 2023, Darvich joined Barcelona Atlètic. He joined FC Barcelona Atlètic from German Bundesliga club SC Freiburg in a deal worth €5 million. On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.

International career
Darvich was born in Germany. His father was born in France and has Iraqi roots and his mother is French. He is a youth international for Germany, becoming a regular with the under-17 by 2022–23.

In May 2023, he was selected by Christian Wück for the European Championship as Germany under-17's captain.

He was among the standouts of the competition, proving to be decisive on several occasions, as Germany topped a pool including Portugal and title-holders France. With two assists, Darvich was later instrumental in his team 5–3 beating of Poland to reach the final of the tournament, the younger midfielder having made a total of four assists and two goals in five games.

Style of play
Darvich has been described as a creative and technically gifted player, with good speed, dribbling and passing abilities. Primarily an attacking midfielder, he is also able to play in a deeper role or further forward on the wing.

From the very early stage of his career he has been hailed for his technical qualities and tactical adaptability. It has been suggested Darvich has a large release clause inserted into his contract.

Honours
Germany U17
 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2023


 * FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2023

Individual
 * UEFA European Under-17 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2023
 * Fritz Walter Medal U17 Silver: 2023