Analysis: Is Gabri Veiga the next big breakout star of La Liga?

In recent years, La Liga has been home to some of the best young players in the world. The likes of Gavi, Pedri and Vinicius Jr are playing at a high level well beyond their years, and all three has been blessings to Spanish football.

More could be joining in the summer, especially if Jude Bellingham does make the move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old is one of the most sought after players in world football, with several Premier League clubs also very keen of signing him.

Bellingham and Pedri are undoubtedly two of the best talents in world football, but they are being outshone by another exciting young midfielder who has gone under the radar in La Liga for much of the season.

Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga is having a seriously impressive breakthrough season in senior football. The 20-year-old has made appearances in the last two seasons for Los Celestes, but not anywhere near as many as this campaign, having appeared in 19 of Celta Vigo’s 20 La Liga matches so far.

In those 19 appearances, Veiga has amassed six goals, beating Pedri (five) and Bellingham (four). Furthermore, he has added two assists, taking his goal contributions to eight. In a team that has scored just 22 goals, those are impressive numbers, especially for someone who is still considered to a newbie in senior top level football.