Every article talks about the new star Gariba of Barcelona Youth A team: a central defender with outstanding skills and regards Puyol as his idol

Basala Masia Youth Training Camp is known for its blood-forming ability. Another young player has emerged from the club’s youth A team. Their name is Hafiz Gariba. "Daily Sports" introduced the young player.

Hafiz Gariba is a rising star of Barcelona's Youth A team, which currently leads the league and the UEFA Youth League. While there are many players with great potential in Barcelona's third tier, few have had such a unique experience as Gariba. The 18-year-old defender was born in Teshie, Ghana and only joined Barcelona six months ago. Currently, he plays a key role in the team coached by Bol Planas, standing out for his excellent technical ability and competitive spirit.

Gariba played for a small club in Barcelona's Carmelo district at the beginning of last season, where he played 13 games and helped the team advance from the fourth tier to the third tier. Gariba trained at the Market Football Academy where he made remarkable progress. He explained: "I have dreamed of becoming a professional footballer since I was a child. My family and friends have always supported me and encouraged me to work hard." It was during a match in Ghana that scouts from the Market Football Academy discovered his talent and decided to help him.

Gariba's performance at the Markt Football Academy attracted the attention of Barcelona. Not only is he technically excellent, but he also performs well defensively without the common defensive mistakes of African central defenders. At the end of last season, under the leadership of Bol Planas, he scored one goal in 9 appearances for the Youth B team, and made his debut for Atletico Barcelona in the Catalan Cup semi-finals against Espanyol.

This season, Gariba was promoted to the Youth A team. He has participated in four league games and two Youth Champions League games, leaving a deep impression on people. His idol is Barcelona's legendary central defender Puyol, which helps to understand what kind of player he hopes to become. He said: "I have been watching Barcelona games since I was a child, and Puyol has always been my idol. I want to continue to learn and prove that I belong to this club."

Gariba is very willing to accept the guidance of the coach and believes that he can develop his talents in the best environment. He said: "In Ghana, no one analyzes your performance after the game. Here, they will show you the video and tell you where you need to improve, which helps me a lot."

In order to reach the level of Barcelona Athletic Team or even the first team, Gariba still has a lot of work to do. But he believes that as long as he continues to work hard, he can realize his dream.