Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, known as Gavi, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Born on 5 August 2004, Gavi has quickly risen through the ranks to become one of the most promising young players in Spanish football. Here is a timeline of his significant events and milestones from birth to today.
Main Milestones
Birth
5 August 2004
Gavi was born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Sevilla, Andalusia, marking the beginning of his journey to becoming a professional footballer.
Early Career at La Liara Balompié
2010-2012
Gavi started his football career at La Liara Balompié, a club in his hometown, where he spent two years developing his skills.
Real Betis Youth Academy
2012-2015
Gavi moved to Real Betis's youth academy, where he spent two seasons and scored 95 goals for the youth team, showcasing his talent.
Signing with Barcelona
2015
At the age of 11, Gavi signed for Barcelona, marking a significant step in his career.
First Professional Contract
September 2020
Gavi signed his first professional contract with Barcelona and was promoted directly from the under-16 team to the under-19 team.
Debut for Barcelona B
21 February 2021
Gavi made his debut for Barcelona B in the 6–0 home routing of L'Hospitalet, coming on as a substitute for Nico González in the 77th minute.
La Liga Debut
29 August 2021
Gavi played his first official match for Barcelona's first team in the 2–1 La Liga win over Getafe, replacing Sergi Roberto in the 73rd minute.
International Debut
6 October 2021
Gavi received a surprise call-up to the senior Spain national team and made his debut in their UEFA Nations League semi-final win against Italy, becoming the youngest player to ever represent Spain at senior level.
Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy
2022
Gavi won the Golden Boy award and received the Kopa Trophy, awarded by France Football during the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony, recognizing his exceptional talent.
Supercopa de España Final
15 January 2023
Gavi scored a goal and provided two assists to be named man of the match in a 3–1 victory over Real Madrid in the Supercopa de España Final.
Contract Extension
20 June 2023
Barcelona managed to complete Gavi's registration to La Liga as a first-team player and extended his contract until June 2026, with a release clause of €1bn.
Contract Extension to 2030
31 January 2025
Gavi extended his contract with Barcelona until 2030, solidifying his long-term commitment to the club.
