Israeli Talent Oriane Goren's Moves Named at Barcelona's La Masia

Israeli football prodigy Oriane Goren is set to make history by potentially sitting on the bench for Barcelona's Clasico match against Real Madrid on Sunday. Goren, who joined Barcelona at 13 and a half, was called up by coach Xavi. His former coaches, Eden Weinstein and Zach Yosef, who began training him around age 10 and a half, spoke about his future, national team aspirations, and his integration into Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia.

Weinstein and Yosef described Goren as a "super special kid" and expressed pride in accompanying him. They maintain a close, almost daily contact with Goren, providing professional and mental support. They have visited La Masia twice, where they were warmly received by the staff, including Sergi Milà, the professional director of the youth academy. Milà's confirmation that Goren would be in the Clasico squad was seen as validation of their work.

The coaches highlighted Goren's technical abilities and tactical understanding, emphasizing their work to integrate his skills into Barcelona's playing style. They also stressed the crucial role of his supportive family in his development, noting that parental love can sometimes be detrimental if not managed correctly. Goren's personal qualities, such as his leadership demeanor and respect for teammates, were also praised, with Fermín identified as a close friend and mentor on the team.

Despite being only in his first year in the youth system and born in 2009, Goren's rapid progress has been remarkable. While acknowledging areas for improvement, such as increasing shots on goal, his coaches pointed to his exceptional one-on-one ability and impressive physical and mental development. Notably, certain moves he performs at La Masia are now referred to by his name, "Oriane Goren's turns," a distinction previously associated with players like Xavi, whose training methods they also referenced.

Goren's commitment to representing Israel in the future is a strong desire for him and his coaches, though the final decision rests with him. They are confident in his talent and future potential, regardless of immediate national team call-ups. Currently, he is focused on his development at Barcelona B, benefiting from the guidance of coaches like Gavi and assistant coach Busquets.