Yarek Gasiorowski

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

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

International career
Born in Spain, Gąsiorowski was born to a Polish father and Spanish mother. He was called-up to the Poland U17s twice, both call-ups were however dismissed by Valencia. Afterwards, Gąsiorowski chose to play for Spain. He was called up to the Spain U19s in September 2022.

Playing style
Formerly a full-back, Gąsiorowski 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.