The squad of FC Barcelona is always highly regarded, featuring many of the world’s top players. From veteran stars like Lionel Messi, who has set countless records and brought numerous titles to the team, to promising young talents like Ansu Fati and Pedri, Barcelona ensures a balanced lineup between experience and youth. Supported by the strategy and talent of the coaching staff, FC Barcelona is not only a symbol of Spanish football but also one of the world’s top clubs. The combination of technical players, creative playing tactics, and a fierce competitive spirit has made Barcelona a formidable opponent in all competitions. Join 1xBet Canada to learn more about this team.
History of Barcelona Players
Futbol Club Barcelona, commonly known as FC Barcelona, is a prestigious football club located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Established in 1899 by Joan Gamper and a group of Swiss, English, and Spanish enthusiasts, Barcelona FC has a rich history and a remarkable track record in Spanish football. Notably, it stands as one of the three clubs never to have been relegated from La Liga, a testament to its enduring excellence.
The club’s domestic achievements are unparalleled, boasting 26 La Liga titles, a record 31 Spanish Cups, 14 Spanish Super Cups, three Copas Eva Duarte, and two League Cups. Furthermore, FC Barcelona has consistently made its mark on the European stage, having participated in continental competitions every season since 1955. The club’s success is highlighted by its 14 official UEFA trophies, cementing its status as one of Europe’s elite football clubs.
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Joan Gamper, the founder, also played a pivotal role as one of the club’s earliest footballers. He holds the record for the most goals scored in a single match, with an impressive tally of nine. Another iconic figure is Lionel Messi, who has set numerous records, including the most appearances in official matches with 778 and the all-time top scorer with over 700 goals. His contributions have led to 35 trophies for the club, making him an integral part of Barcelona FC’s illustrious history.
Barcelona FC has also been home to several renowned players, including five FIFA World Player of the Year winners and six Ballon d’Or recipients. This remarkable roster of talent has earned the club the highest number of FIFA World Player awards. In 2009, Barcelona achieved an extraordinary feat by winning six major trophies in one calendar year: La Liga, the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Champions League, the Supercopa de España, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup. This historic accomplishment underscored the club’s dominance in world football, with five of its players and the coach being voted onto the UEFA Team of the Year.
The list of notable footballers who have donned the Barcelona FC jersey is extensive. Typically, it includes players who have participated in at least 100 league matches for the club, though exceptions are made for those deemed club legends. By May 2015, a total of 958 players had played at least one official game for Barcelona, reflecting the club’s extensive and storied legacy.
FC Barcelona’s Complete Player Lineup
| Name | Nationality | Position | Barcelona career |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Gamper * | Switzerland | Forward | 1899–1903 |
| Carles Comamala | Spain | Forward | 1903–1912 |
| Paulino Alcántara | Philippines, Spain | Forward | 1912–1916, 1918–1927 |
| Ramón Torralba | Spain | Midfielder | 1913–1928 |
| Josep Samitier * | Spain | Midfielder | 1919–1932 |
| Vicenc Piera | Spain | Midfielder | 1920–1933 |
| Ferenc Plattkó | Hungary | Goalkeeper | 1923–1930 |
| Juan José Nogués | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1930–1942 |
| Alejandro Morera Soto | Costa Rica | Forward | 1933–1935 |
| Martí Ventolrà | Spain | Winger | 1933–1937 |
| Josep Raich | Spain | Midfielder | 1934–1936, 1940–1945 |
| Josep Escolà | Spain | Forward | 1934–1949 |
| Mariano Martín | Spain | Forward | 1939–1948 |
| Francisco Calvet | Spain | Defender | 1939–1952 |
| José Bravo | Spain | Forward | 1940–1948 |
| César Rodríguez | Spain | Forward | 1942–1955 |
| José Puig Puig | Spain | Defender | 1942–1951 |
| Marià Gonzalvo | Spain | Midfielder | 1942–1956 |
| Jaume Elías | Spain | Defender | 1943–1949 |
| Juan Velasco | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1943–1954 |
| Josep Seguer | Spain | Winger | 1943–1957 |
| Josep Gonzalvo | Spain | Midfielder | 1943–1950 |
| Estanislao Basora | Spain | Winger | 1946–1958 |
| Antoni Ramallets * | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1946–1961 |
| Joan Segarra | Spain | Defender | 1949–1964 |
| László Kubala | Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Spain | Forward | 1950–1961 |
| Eduardo Manchón | Spain | Winger | 1950–1957 |
| Gustau Biosca | Spain | Defender | 1950–1958 |
| Sígfrid Gràcia | Spain | Defender | 1952–1966 |
| Justo Tejada | Spain | Forward | 1953–1961 |
| Luis Suárez * | Spain | Winger | 1954–1961 |
| Ramón Villaverde | Spain | Forward | 1954–1963 |
| Eulogio Martínez | Paraguay, Spain | Forward | 1956–1962 |
| Enric Gensana | Spain | Defender | 1956–1964 |
| Martí Vergés | Spain | Midfielder | 1956–1966 |
| Ferran Olivella | Spain | Defender | 1956–1969 |
| Evaristo de Macedo | Brazil | Forward | 1957–1962 |
| Sándor Kocsis | Hungary | Forward | 1958–1965 |
| Zoltán Czibor | Hungary | Forward | 1958–1961 |
| José Manuel Pesudo | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1961–1966 |
| Pedro Zaballa | Spain | Midfielder | 1961–1967 |
| Julio César Benítez | Uruguay | Defender | 1961–1968 |
| Chus Pereda | Spain | Midfielder | 1961–1969 |
| Salvador Sadurní | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1961–1976 |
| José Antonio Zaldúa | Spain | Forward | 1961–1971 |
| Cayetano Ré | Paraguay | Forward | 1962–1966 |
| Josep Maria Fusté | Spain | Midfielder | 1962–1972 |
| Eladio Silvestre | Spain | Defender | 1962–1972 |
| Joaquim Rifé | Spain | Defender | 1964–1976 |
| Antoni Torres | Spain | Defender | 1965–1976 |
| Gallego | Spain | Defender | 1965–1975 |
| Carles Rexach | Spain | Forward | 1965–1981 |
| Miguel Reina | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1966–1973 |
| Pedro María Zabalza | Spain | Midfielder | 1967–1973 |
| Juan Carlos Pérez | Spain | Midfielder | 1968–1975 |
| Marcial Pina | Spain | Midfielder | 1969–1977 |
| Juan Manuel Asensi | Spain | Forward | 1970–1980 |
| Quique Costas | Spain | Defender | 1971–1980 |
| Antonio de la Cruz | Spain | Defender | 1972–1979 |
| Hugo Sotil | Peru | Forward | 1973–1977 |
| Johan Cruyff | Netherlands | Forward | 1973–1978 |
| Migueli | Spain | Defender | 1973–1989 |
| Johan Neeskens | Netherlands | Midfielder | 1974–1979 |
| Pedro María Artola | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1975–1984 |
| José Vicente Sánchez | Spain | Midfielder | 1975–1986 |
| José Antonio Ramos Huete | Spain | Defender | 1976–1982 |
| Antonio Olmo | Spain | Defender | 1976–1984 |
| Esteban Vigo | Spain | Midfielder | 1977–1987 |
| Francisco José Carrasco | Spain | Forward | 1978–1989 |
| Hans Krankl | Austria | Midfielder | 1978–1980 |
| Allan Simonsen | Denmark | Forward | 1979–1982 |
| José Ramón Alexanko | Spain | Defender | 1980–1993 |
| Quini | Spain | Forward | 1980–1984 |
| Bernd Schuster | Germany | Midfielder | 1980–1988 |
| Josep Moratalla | Spain | Midfielder | 1981–1988 |
| Javier Urruticoechea | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1981–1988 |
| Gerardo Miranda | Spain | Defender | 1981–1988 |
| Víctor Muñoz | Spain | Midfielder | 1981–1988 |
| Diego Maradona | Argentina | Midfielder | 1982–1984 |
| Marcos Alonso Peña | Spain | Winger | 1982–1987 |
| Julio Alberto | Spain | Defender | 1982–1991 |
| Urbano Ortega | Spain | Midfielder | 1981–1991 |
| Ramón Calderé | Spain | Forward | 1984–1988 |
| Gary Lineker | England | Forward | 1986–1989 |
| Mark Hughes | Wales | Forward | 1986–1989 |
| Roberto Fernández | Spain | Midfielder | 1986–1990 |
| Andoni Zubizarreta | Spain | Goalkeeper | 1986–1994 |
| Guillermo Amor | Spain | Midfielder | 1988–1998 |
| Txiki Begiristain | Spain | Midfielder | 1988–1995 |
| Ricardo Serna | Spain | Defender | 1988–1992 |
| Andoni Goikoetxea | Spain | Midfielder | 1988–1994 |
| Julio Salinas | Spain | Forward | 1988–1994 |
| Eusebio Sacristán | Spain | Midfielder | 1988–1995 |
| Ronald Koeman | Netherlands | Defender | 1989–1995 |
| Michael Laudrup | Denmark | Forward | 1989–1994 |
| Hristo Stoichkov | Bulgaria | Forward | 1990–1995, 1996–1998 |
| Johan Jordi Cruyff | Netherlands | Midfielder | 1993–1996 |
| Romário | Brazil | Forward | 1993–1995 |
| Gheorghe Hagi | Romania | Midfielder | 1994–1996 |
| Abelardo | Spain | Defender | 1994–2002 |
| Luis Figo | Portugal | Midfielder | 1995–2000 |
| Luis Enrique | Spain | Midfielder | 1996–2004 |
| Ronaldo | Brazil | Forward | 1996–1997 |
| Sonny Anderson | Brazil | Forward | 1997–1999 |
| Patrick Kluivert | Netherlands | Forward | 1998–2004 |
| Rivaldo | Brazil | Midfielder | 1997–2002 |
| Philip Cocu | Netherlands | Midfielder | 1998–2004 |
| Boudewijn Zenden | Netherlands | Midfielder | 1998–2003 |
| Frank de Boer | Netherlands | Defender | 1999–2003 |
| Jari Litmanen | Finland | Forward | 1999–2001 |
| Pep Guardiola | Spain | Midfielder | 1990–2001 |
| Marc Overmars | Netherlands | Winger | 2000–2004 |
| Ronaldinho | Brazil | Forward | 2003–2008 |
| Rafael Márquez | Mexico | Defender | 2003–2010 |
| Deco | Portugal | Midfielder | 2004–2008 |
| Samuel Eto’o | Cameroon | Forward | 2004–2009 |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | Forward | 2004–2021 |
| Gerard Piqué | Spain | Defender | 2008–2022 |
| Zlatan Ibrahimović | Sweden | Forward | 2009–2011 |
| Xavi Hernández | Spain | Midfielder | 1998–2015 |
| Andrés Iniesta | Spain | Midfielder | 2002–2018 |
| Sergio Busquets | Spain | Midfielder | 2008–2023 |
| Pedro Rodríguez | Spain | Forward | 2008–2015 |
| Neymar | Brazil | Forward | 2013–2017 |
| Luis Suárez | Uruguay | Forward | 2014–2020 |
| Marc-André ter Stegen | Germany | Goalkeeper | 2014–Present |
| Frenkie de Jong | Netherlands | Midfielder | 2019–Present |
| Ansu Fati | Spain | Forward | 2019–Present |
| Pedri | Spain | Midfielder | 2020–Present |
| Gavi | Spain | Midfielder | 2021–Present |
| Robert Lewandowski | Poland | Forward | 2022–Present |
