Barcelona Youth Player Orian Goren Earns 'Magician' Praise

Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, 17, has started the season strongly with Barcelona Atletic, the Catalan club's reserve team. Goren was in the starting lineup for their 5-0 victory over Naxara in the opening match of Spain's fourth division. He contributed significantly by assisting the third goal with a chest pass and received high praise on the club's official website, which described him as a "magician in the center of the field." The Catalan press also highlighted his performance, with 'Sport' noting his excellent assist and 'Mundo Deportivo' emphasizing his crucial pass before the forward completed a hat-trick.

This strong start follows a summer where Goren trained and played with Barcelona's senior team. He was among the youth and reserve players called up for the start of Xavi's training sessions and made his senior debut in a friendly against Birmingham in late July. He entered the game in the second half, replacing Marc Casadó. Barcelona's official site had previously lauded him after this appearance, stating "Orian Goren shows class."

Last season, Goren made 36 appearances for the youth team, scoring four goals and providing one assist. He continued to earn playing time during the preseason, participating in matches including a 2-1 win over Egypt's Al Ahly in the Joan Gamper Trophy. Now back with Barcelona Atletic, Goren's early season performance, including his assist and the latest praise from the club, has further cemented his promising trajectory.