In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Gąsiorowski and the second or maternal family name is Hernandis.

Yarek Gasiorowski Hernandis (Polish: Jarek Gąsiorowski; born 12 January 2005) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Valencia.

Early life

Gasiorowski was born in Spain to a Polish father and a Spanish mother.[1] His name is a Spanish adaptation of Polish name Jarek, as the first letter is replaced with Y to keep Polish ([ja]) instead of Spanish pronunciation ([xa]).[2]

Club career

Gasiorowski trialled for Valencia in 2012, and joined their academy shortly after. On 4 August 2022, he signed a professional contract with the club for 3+2 years.[3] In September 2022, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2005 worldwide.[4]

International career

Gasiorowski has dual citizenship (Spain and Poland) and has received invitations to both the Spain U17s and the Poland U17s.[2] He was called-up to the Poland U17s twice, both call-ups were however dismissed by Valencia.[5] Afterwards, Gąsiorowski chose to play for Spain (his lack of knowledge of Polish was among reasons).[6][2] He was called up to the Spain U19s in September 2022.[7]

Style of play

Formerly a full-back, Gasiorowski is a centre-back that likes to "bring the ball out from the back, tends to win aerial challenges, likes to be physical when needed and always close to opposition forwards.” He is a long throw specialist.[3]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 August 2024[8]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Copa del Rey Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Valencia B 2022–23 Segunda Federación 2 0 — 2[a] 0 4 0
2023–24 Segunda Federación 7 0 — 0 0 7 0
Total 9 0 — 2 0 11 0
Valencia 2023–24 La Liga 14 0 2 0 — 16 0
2024–25 La Liga 1 0 0 0 — 1 0
Total 15 0 2 0 — 17 0
Career total 24 0 2 0 2 0 28 0
  1. ^ Appearances in 2023 Segunda Federación play-offs

Honours

Spain U19

Individual

  • UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024[10]

References

  1. ^ Pérez, Luis Mejías (13 April 2022). "Yarek Gasiorowski, el gran central del Valencia".
  2. ^ a b c One family between two flags: The long summer of Yarek Gąsiorowski // AIPS, July 12, 2023
  3. ^ a b "#VCF | El trofeo Valencia Naranja cumple sus bodas de oro en la previa a la Liga". Plaza Deportiva.
  4. ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (28 September 2022). "Next Generation 2022: 60 of the best young talents in world football". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Zmiana perspektywy na grę dla Polski". laczynaspilka.pl (in Polish). 26 July 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  6. ^ Barker, Gabby (24 May 2022). "The five U-17s who chose to play with the National Team". Sports Finding.
  7. ^ "Yarek Gasiorowski, el central que ya conoce Gattuso y que sigue la estela internacional de Paterna". ElDesmarque Valencia. 14 September 2022.
  8. ^ Yarek Gasiorowski at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  9. ^ "2024 Under-19 EURO final: Spain 2-0 France". UEFA. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 Under-19 EURO Team of the Tournament". UEFA. 31 July 2024. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
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