Jones El-Abdellaoui with an important goal against the Basque team Bilbao.
In the La Liga match between Celta Vigo and Athletic Bilbao on Sunday afternoon, Celta Vigo won strongly at home with 2-0 at Estadio Abanca-Balaídos. After a goalless first half, the home team took control after the break, and in the 55th minute Jones El-Abdellaoui doubled the lead to 2-0. A goal that would prove to be the last of the match.
The 19-year-old winger, born in Oslo and representing both Moroccan youth levels and Celta Vigo, came on as a substitute and took advantage of a defensive lapse from Athletic to put the ball in the net. The goal put an end to the match and secured three important points for Celta in La Liga.
It was an impressive performance from the young Norwegian on an important day for the club. A goal that shows both his potential and importance in the team.
From Norwegian youth football to La Liga scoring
Jones El-Abdellaoui has had a fast and purposeful path into top-flight football. Raised in Norway and developed in Norwegian youth football, he made his mark early on as an explosive winger with speed, courage and a willingness to challenge one-on-one.
Through his work in the Vålerenga system, he took the step from promising talent to a name that was also noticed outside of Norway. The move to Celta Vigo gave him the opportunity to develop further in a completely different pace and environment, where technical quality and quick decisions are crucial.
In Spain, El-Abdellaoui has spent time adapting to a higher level, both physically and tactically. His path to the first team has been through patience, hard work and stepping in when the opportunity has presented itself, which he has shown he can exploit.
The goal against Athletic Bilbao is a clear example of this: A substitution, a moment and maximum value. For the young winger, it could be an important step forward in a career that is still only in its early stages.
