– The 18-year-old midfielder is one of La Roja’s best players in the Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy.
– Pedri has drawn the adoration of Spain supporters for his passing performance on Tuesday in the Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy.
– The 18-year-old, who became the youngest player to ever start a match at this point in the competition, completed all 55 of his pass attempts in regular time.
– They weren’t simple balls, either, and on one occasion in the first half he played Mikel Oyarbazal through on goal, though Oyarbazal botched his first touch.
– His breakout year has seen him get regular minutes at Barcelona and be selected to compete in the Olympics later this summer. He’s been compared with Andreas Iniesta – one of the highest compliments that can be paid to a young Spaniard.
– Though Pedri dazzled on an individual level, Spain were unable to reach the competition’s final.
– Spain head coach Luis Enrique offered some major praise for his teenage star, saying: “Have you seen the tournament that Pedri has played? I’ve never seen an 18-year-old kid play like I’ve seen Pedri play in this tournament, not even Andres Iniesta. It’s crazy.
