Javier "Javi" Guerra Moreno (born 13 May 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Valencia.
Guerra was born in Gilet, Valencian Community, and joined Valencia CF's academy in 2019, from Villarreal CF. On 14 May 2021, he signed his first professional contract, with Valencia, until 2024.
Guerra made his senior debut with the reserves on 23 May 2021, coming on as a late substitute for Koba Koindredi in a 1âÂÂ1 Segunda División B away draw against CE L'Hospitalet, as his side were already relegated. He made his first team debut the following 16 January, replacing fellow youth graduate Hugo Guillamón late into a 1âÂÂ0 Copa del Rey win over CD Atlético Baleares.
Guerra made his professional â and La Liga â debut on 16 April 2023, replacing Samu Castillejo in a 2âÂÂ0 home loss against Sevilla FC. Eleven days later, he scored a last-minute winner in a 2âÂÂ1 home success over Real Valladolid, just minutes after coming on as a substitute.
In May 2023, Guerra further extended his link with the Che until 2027, and was definitely promoted to the main squad ahead of the 2023âÂÂ24 season. He started the new campaign by scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute in a 2âÂÂ1 win at Sevilla FC on 11 August, coming on as a substitute in the 66th minute.
In August 2025, Guerra extended his contract for four seasons, keeping him at the club until June 2029.
Guerra was called up to the Spain U19 squad in August 2021, making just two appearances with them.
Guerra received his first call-up to the Spain U21 in September 2023. He made his debut in a 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification match against Malta. From that point on, he became a regular starter and a key player under manager Santi Denia.
In 2025, Guerra was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He served as the team's second captain and wore the captainâÂÂs armband during the match against hosts Slovakia, after first captain Beñat Turrientes was substituted early. Guerra played the full 90 minutes in Spain's second Group A match against Romania, where he was named Player of the Match. He scored his only goal of the tournament from the penalty spot in the quarter-final against England. Spain were eliminated following a 3âÂÂ1 defeat.
Guerra is a talented midfielder who can play either in a holding or more advanced position in the midfield. He covers long distances, has a great short game, is great at delivering through balls and has great tackling skills. He also known for his technical ability and long-range shooting, often posing a threat to goalkeepers from distance with powerful and accurate shots from both feet. He has scored several notable goals from outside the box, showcasing his shooting precision.
Miguel ÃÂngel Angulo, Guerra's coach during his time with Valencia's reserve team, described his tactical versatility: "It depends on the game. If you're dominating possession at home, with the opponent sitting back, a technical number 'six' like him fits well. But in other, more physical matches, he can operate better as an 'eight'."
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