With a devoted following throughout the world and a unique style of play, Barcelona is one of the most illustrious and successful clubs in international football. Since 2022, Xavi Hernández has been in charge of the Blaugrana and has guided them to several victories, including the La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
It will be difficult for Xavi and his squad to compete with their opponents and challenge for additional hardware throughout the 2023–24 season. This blog article will examine Barcelona's entire roster for the 2023–24 season, as well as their anticipated starting lineup and formation.
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Barcelona 2023-24 Full Squad
Jules Koundé, Marcos Alonso, Ilkay Gündogan, and Robert Lewandowski were all acquired by Barcelona during the summer 2023 transfer window from Sevilla, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich, respectively. The defense gains strength and depth with the addition of Koundé, a youthful center-back. Alonso, a left-back who can also play as a wing-back or a midfielder, is a versatile player. Gündogan is a talented player who can operate as an offensive or center midfielder. Lewandowski is a productive striker who gives the offense greater punch.
Only Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, and Frank Kessie left the team for Inter Miami and Al Ahli, respectively; the majority of the club's important players from the previous season were retained. Young players like Alejandro Balde, and Gavi might fill the vacancy left by Busquets and Alba's departure from the group.
Additionally, the team has extended the contracts of a number of players, including Ronald Arajo, Eric Garca, Pedri, and Marc-André ter Stegen.
Goalkeepers | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Marc-Andre ter Stegen | 1 | 31 | GE |
Inaki Pena | 13 | 24 | SPA |
Defenders | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Ronald Araujo | 4 | 24 | URU |
Jules Kounde | 23 | 24 | FRA |
Andreas Christensen | 15 | 27 | DEN |
Inigo Martinez | - | 32 | SPA |
Eric Garcia | 24 | 22 | SPA |
Alejandro Balde | 28 | 19 | SPA |
Marcos Alonso | 17 | 32 | SPA |
Sergino Dest | - | 22 | USA |
Sergi Roberto | 20 | 31 | SPA |
Midfielders | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Pedri | 8 | 20 | SPA |
Gavi | 30 | 18 | SPA |
Frenkie de Jong | 21 | 26 | NED |
Orio Romeu | 18 | 31 | SPA |
Ilkay Gundogan | - | 32 | GER |
Fermin Lopez | 28 | 20 | SPA |
Forwards | |||
Name | Number | Age | Nation |
Ansu Fati | 10 | 20 | SPA |
Ferran Torres | 11 | 23 | SPA |
Abde Ezzalzouli | 16 | 21 | MOR |
Raphinha | 22 | 26 | BRA |
Robert Lewandowski | 9 | 34 | POL |
Lamine Yamal | 27 | 16 | SPA |
Barcelona 2023-24 Predicted Lineup and Formation
Xavi is renowned for his aggressive and alluring brand of football, frequently employing a 4-3-3 system that gives his players the freedom to express themselves and create opportunities. Marc-André ter Stegen, who has superb reflexes and distribution, is without a doubt the top goalkeeper in this lineup. As full backs, Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde provide speed and inventiveness on the sides while Ronald Araujo and Andres Christensen work well together in front of him to make a solid defensive pairing.
Oriol Romeu is the anchor in the middle of the field, protecting the defense and controlling the game's tempo. He is surrounded by Pedri and Gundogan, who bring inspiration and vigor from both sides. The team's primary playmaker is Pedri, while Gundogan brings harmony and dynamism.
Robert Lewandowski is the attacking star who commands the field with his precise finishing and mobility. On the flanks, Raphinha and Ansu Fati complement him by offering speed, dribbling, and a threat to score goals.
