Barcelona Scouts Observe 15-Year-Old Norwegian Striker Breaking Records

Barcelona Eyes Rising Norwegian Star Gabriel Rajkovic

Barcelona has intensified its interest in a young forward from Norway, dispatching scouts to watch 15-year-old striker Gabriel Rajkovic in action. The teenager is already making waves playing for Valerenga, having scored twice for their senior team.

Impressive Senior Debut

Rajkovic’s rapid progression at such a young age has drawn attention from top European clubs, with Barcelona among those closely following his progress. His breakthrough goal came on August 8 in a match against Bodø/Glimt, when he became the youngest scorer in Eliteserien history at 15 years, five months, and 15 days.

Despite Valerenga losing 2-1, Rajkovic’s record-breaking strike marked an important milestone. The comparison to Erling Haaland is inevitable since Haaland was 17 years and 16 days old when he netted his first goal for Molde, meaning Rajkovic reached this achievement considerably earlier.

Valerenga Appearances and Growing Interest

Although born in 2011, Rajkovic has already made 14 senior appearances, providing ample evidence of his ability against seasoned players. This exposure has caught the eye not just of Barcelona but also Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Chelsea.

Transfer Possibilities and Brexit Impact

The post-Brexit rules affect English teams’ ability to sign him before adulthood, whereas Barcelona could potentially acquire Rajkovic once he turns 16 due to his EU citizenship. This gives the Catalan club a possible advantage in moving early if they decide to pursue him further.

Barcelona's Youth Strategy

Rajkovic’s rise fits into Barcelona's broader approach to recruiting promising young talent beyond their academy. Recent signings like Hamza Abdelkarim, Jesse Bisiwu, and Dany Freire show the club’s commitment to long-term development projects rather than immediate first-team fixes.

For now, Barcelona continues to monitor Rajkovic’s growth carefully. Whether that leads to a formal offer will depend on how he evolves over the next several months.