Elijah Gift is a 19-year-old left winger from Corella, Navarre, who spent six years in Liverpool's prestigious academy (2017-2023) before returning to Spain to join Athletic Bilbao's structure in July 2023. He is left-footed, stands 183cm, and has represented Spain at U19 level (5 caps).
His academy background is significant — Liverpool's academy is one of the world's elite, having produced players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and Harvey Elliott. The Spanish U19 caps confirm he is rated within the national set-up. He has scored 5 goals in approximately 13 professional appearances for Bilbao Athletic.
Physically, at 183cm and left-footed, he has the profile of a modern inverted winger who can cut inside from the right or stay wide on the left. His market value of €940K and contract until 2028 reflect Athletic's belief in his potential.
The assessment is incomplete. All Tier 3 metrics (OBI, SII, DMA, SOA, SPI, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, CHR, MCS) are pending video analysis. A full Empire FGA evaluation requires watching a minimum of 5 matches to observe his off-ball movement, sprint intensity, decision-making, and character.
Empire FGA Verdict
Prospect — Tier 3 required. At 19 years old, Elijah Gift has an elite academy background (Liverpool) and international pedigree (Spain U19). The statistical profile suggests a promising winger. To progress this card, submit 5 full match videos (balanced opposition: ≥2 top-third, ≥1 away, ≥1 losing context) and complete the OBI + SII + 11 metric protocol. Provisional FGA: 6.65.
