In carrying out any sort of analysis about Pedri, it’s essential that we consider the context in which the starlet has burst onto the scene as one of the most promising prodigies in the world game. Not only has he emerged at a crucial time, exactly when his club needed him most, but he is flying the flag for the very brand of football that defines his club and is doing so under the tutelage of Barça icon Xavi.

The video features footage of one of his trademark carries, which see him travel an average of 16m before getting a shot off. He also ranks amongst the top flight’s leading five players for the number of passes in the attacking third, with 21 per outing. If we look more closely at the nature of these passes and focus on his long passes, which have earned him such rave reviews, we note that he is the league’s bridesmaid in terms of his success rate on long passes (86.7%).

Pedri’s elegant passing game is complemented with a high-octane approach that has landed him a top-five berth in terms of actions completed at over 21km/hr, as the fledgling talent posts over 44 every time he crosses that white line.

This video shows just how key Pedri’s through-balls are when it comes to creating chances. However, the Barcelona ace also excels in the league standings when it comes to dictating games. He features amongst the top 10 players in the division for the number of passes in the final third per match, with 21 to his name, while he has bagged himself a spot amongst the top 15 players for the number of attacking actions, clocking up nearly 65.

However, Pedri’s contribution is not limited to his involvement on the ball and he performs well in the fitness stakes. Indeed, the Barça starlet claims a spot amongst the top 10 players for distance covered per outing (11.5km).

The youngster plays a key role in FC Barcelona’s build-up play and is also one of the leading players in the league in terms of the number of passes he executes and their quality. However, his game isn’t just about creating play, he is also a fine finisher. As we can see in the following video, he tops the Azulgranas’ charts for the percentage of successful goal attempts and he lies third in this department across the whole division (35.3%). However, Pedri’s role within the Barça system extends far beyond pure statistics, regardless of how impressive they may be. It is worth noting that he features amongst the top 10 players in the Spanish top tier for the total number of attacking actions. The following graphic reflects the types of goals he scores and his preference for finding the net from the left.