Orian Goren

FC Barcelona is targeting young Israeli midfielder Orian Goren in its new academy contract strategy designed to protect top La Masia talents from low-clause exits.

Seventeen-year-old Barcelona youngster Orian Goren has sparked an international tug-of-war between Israel and the Czech Republic after being named among the Guardian's top 60 talents.

Israeli 17-year-old midfielder Orian Goren started the season with an assist for Barcelona Atlètic in a 5-0 win over Naxara, earning praise from Catalan media.

The Israeli talent received 29 minutes of playing time for Barcelona and is expected to return to the reserve team. Hansi Flick admitted that the pre-season preparation is far from ideal.

The 17-year-old Israeli came off the bench in the 1-0 loss to the tournament hosts. Earlier, the Catalans beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 on a penalty by Raphinha.

Hansi Flick has made several cuts to the Spanish champion's squad, but 17-year-old Israeli talent Orian Goren will remain with the senior team for the upcoming training camp in Italy.

17-year-old Israeli midfielder Orian Goren, who impressed Hansi Flick during Barcelona's training sessions, has become the target of online abuse and political attacks due to his nationality.

The 17-year-old talent came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute during the Blaugrana's pre-season match against Birmingham, which ended in a 2:2 draw and a penalty shootout loss. With many key players away for the World Cup, Hansi Flick has provided opportunities to several young prospects.

The Israeli midfielder came off the bench in the 63rd minute. His team staged a temporary comeback with a brace from Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim, but finished regulation time at 2:2 before losing in the penalty shootout.

Barcelona finished Friday's friendly match against Birmingham in a 2:2 draw. Israeli teenager Orian Goren made his appearance in the 62nd minute, while Egyptian forward Hamza Abd al-Karim scored a brace for the experimental Barcelona squad.

Barcelona departed on Monday for a training camp in England to prepare for the 2026/27 season. Israeli talent Orian Goren, who impressed coach Hansi Flick, has been included in the squad.

At just 17 years old, Orian Goren made his unofficial debut for the senior team of Barcelona. He came on at halftime during a 4:1 friendly win over Europa CE: "Even with them, Barcelona continued to control the game."