Spanish Newspaper Praises Young Israeli Talent Oriane Goren
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Spanish newspaper AS featured 17-year-old Israeli talent Oriane Goren, who plays for Barcelona and is nearing the senior team. Goren joined La Masia in 2023 and has advanced rapidly, drawing comparisons to Pedri and Iniesta. The Czech Football Association is also interested in him. Barcelona aims to continue his development, with a potential senior debut this season.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Spanish newspaper AS highlighted 17-year-old Israeli talent Oriane Goren playing for Barcelona.
- Goren has rapidly advanced through Barcelona's La Masia academy and trains with the senior team.
- Barcelona has compared Goren's potential to club legends Pedri and Andrés Iniesta.
- The Czech Football Association, including Pavel Nedvěd, is interested in Goren representing their national team.
- Goren is under contract until 2028, with a potential senior debut this season under coach Hansi Flick.
Spanish sports newspaper AS has published a feature on 17-year-old Israeli talent Oriane Goren, who plays for Barcelona. The article highlights Goren's impressive progress within the club's famed La Masia academy, noting his excellent technique, elegance, and game understanding. Goren joined La Masia in 2023 and has rapidly advanced, currently playing for Barcelona Atlètic (the reserve team) and training with the senior squad.
During the 2025/26 season, Goren scored four goals in 36 matches for the U19 team. He has since contributed a goal and an assist for the reserve team. His development has caught the eye of senior team coach Hansi Flick, who has included him in the first-team squad. Barcelona sees Goren as a midfielder with immense potential, drawing comparisons to club legends Pedri and Andrés Iniesta. To aid his development, he has reportedly been shown video clips of Pedri's play.
In addition to his progress at Barcelona, Goren has attracted international attention. The Czech Football Association has expressed interest in his services, with Pavel Nedvěd reportedly keen to see him represent the Czech national team. Nedvěd commented on the comparison, stating, "We wouldn't call him the Czech Pedri, but I would compare them."
Goren is under contract with Barcelona until 2028. The club's objective is to continue his development, with the possibility of him making his senior debut this season under Flick's close observation.
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