*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 02:24, 18 August 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:32, 28 July 2024 (UTC)
Yarek Gasiorowski Hernandis (Polish: 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]
