Israeli Teen Oriyan Goren Makes Barcelona First-Team Debut at 17

Seventeen-year-old Israeli footballer Oriyan Goren made his debut for FC Barcelona's senior team during a preseason friendly match. Goren, who trains at Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, came off the bench under coach Xavi Hernandez in a preparation game against Europa CE as part of the Spanish champions' training camp. This summer camp includes several friendly matches as Barcelona gears up for the new season.

Goren, a youth national team star, has already established himself as a starter in the UEFA Youth League, competing against players two years his senior. He also gained playing time in a youth match against Maccabi Haifa. Prior to his first-team debut, he had trained with Barcelona's senior squad multiple times, with this preseason camp providing his breakthrough opportunity.

This milestone echoes the path of former Barcelona youth player Guy Assouline, who in 2009 trained with Pep Guardiola's first team and featured in preseason matches including the Wembley Cup games against Tottenham and Al Ahly. Goren's debut marks a significant step in his promising career trajectory within one of Europe's top football clubs.