Meet some of the Valencia CF players who have competed in the U-21 European Championship with Spain  

Many players who have worn—or are currently wearing—the Valencia CF jersey have taken part in various editions of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. Juan Mata and César Tárrega are the most recent scorers for Spain in a U-21 Euro while representing Valencia CF.

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César Tárrega, Cristhian Mosquera, Javi Guerra, and Diego López—The most recent

Tárrega, from Aldaia, was the standout in Spain’s opening match of the 2025 U-21 European Championship. The Valencia CF defender scored the winning goal in the final moments against host nation Slovakia and was named Man of the Match. Mosquera and Javi Guerra were involved in the build-up to the goal, while Diego López provided the assist for Spain’s first goal. All four Valencia players started, performed impressively, and played the full 90 minutes.

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A wealth of Valencia players in Spain’s U-21 Euros history

Valencia CF has contributed many players to the Spanish U-21 national team throughout history. Some of the most prominent figures in U-21 Euro final stages include: José Luis Gayà, Hugo Guillamón, Carlos Soler, Juan Mata, David Albelda, Miguel Ángel Angulo, Farinós, Javi Navarro, Sietes, José Ignacio, Mendieta, Gálvez, Fernando Gómez, Nando, Fernando Giner, Alcañiz, Quique Sánchez Flores, Robert, and Pitarch, among others.

In addition, players like Marchena, Cañizares, Eloy, Mora, Sergio Canales, Rodrigo, Parejo, Víctor Ruiz, Antonio Sivera, Rafa Mir, and Manu Vallejo also competed in the final stages of a U-21 Euro with Spain, though they were not Valencia CF players at the time.

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