For Marc Guiu debut in Montjuc, the adolescent came off the bench and scored after only 33 seconds.
The 22nd of October 2023 is already a date in Barcelona history. Marc Guiu, who is only 17 years and 291 days old, scored the club’s fastest goal by a debutant in its long and distinguished history. After coming on as a 79th-minute substitute against Athletic Club at Estadi Olmpic Llus Companys, the attacker scored in just 33 seconds, securing three critical points for Xavi Hernández’s side in his maiden appearance.
Although Guiu had featured for the first team in a friendly against Vissel Kobe in June, a tribute match for Barça legend Andrés Iniesta, Sunday was his first competitive outing. It certainly won’t be his last.
What type of player is Marc Guiu?
Guiu might not be described as your “typical” Barcelona striker. At 1.85 metres (around 6′1″), he is powerful in the air, although he is also quick across the ground and has been described as a cool finisher.
Speaking to Catalan media outlet Sport, one of his former Barça coaches, Iván Carrasco, had the following to say about the young striker:
17-year-old Marc Guiu scores on his Barcelona debut 1 minute after coming on as a substitute!#BARATH | 1-0 pic.twitter.com/xxTJS20A6Q
— Int. Miami(Parody) (@Int_MiamiRd) October 22, 2023
“He is a pure centre forward, a classic ‘9′, a penalty-box specialist whose physical power is key to how he plays. His best attribute is his aerial play. Marc is also very quick and powerful, he is unstoppable when he has space to work in.
“He is not a striker who can drift out to the flanks or stands out for his link-up play, but he is aware of his strengths and limitations and knows how to focus on his strengths and hide his flaws.”
Sporting director Deco a huge fan of Barça teenager
Born in the inland Catalan city of Granollers, 30 kilomteres (19 miles) north-east of Barcelona, he was raised in the nearby town of Sant Celoni. La Blaugrana have been known over the years for bringing through a whole host of youngsters who have gone on to become world-class and the hopes are high for Guiu; sporting director Deco has been keeping a close eye on the teenager since before he returned to the club in his current role.
La Masia can't stop cooking ✋ #MarcGuiu pic.twitter.com/vFDkO7yluc
— Int. Miami(Parody) (@Int_MiamiRd) October 22, 2023
SOURCE: Xtratsports
