Youth and ambition, Valencia CF's hallmarks

Valencia CF have opted for a bold and attractive playing style at the start of the season. This philosophy has been instilled day by day under Gennaro Gattuso; which is being reinforced by both the Mestalla crowd and the recent results. The fanbase and the team are one as it has been showcased in every home match so far this season.

Youth and ambition are the hallmarks of this Valencia CF side that have been showcased in the first few games which saw an ambitious team who always want more, even when get themselves ahead in the scoreline.

A team who also stand out for their prospect and youth as the statistics reveal. Valencia CF are the youngest team across the top five European leagues (Spain, England, Germany, Italy and France).

According to the latest report published by the CIES Football Observatory, the average age of Valencia CF's line-ups in the opening matchdays of LaLiga stands at 23.99 years old.

No other team across the top five European leagues better these statistics. The second youngest side are VfB Stuttgart (24.22) and Southampton FC (24.40) and Arsenal FC (24.43).