Barcelona lineup 2023: players, coach, owners, team captain, transfer

Barcelona lineup 2023: players, coach, owners, team captain, transfer

Kevin Omuya
updated at February 16, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Regarding trophies and legendary players, Barcelona Football Club is a Spanish juggernaut. The club's 2021/22 season was hampered by off-field drama and performance shortcomings on the pitch. Optimism is high this season thanks to the formidable Barcelona lineup of 2023, Xavi's return as a manager, and Joan Laporta's second tenure as club president.

Barcelona line up
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As they continue to add players to their roster to reinforce and rebuild, the club's resurgence under Xavi continues. They have already made four additions in this transfer window, and more are anticipated.

Barcelona’s team captain

Barcelona's team captain
In Spain, Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona controls the ball during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RD Mallorca at Camp Nou Stadium on May 1, 2022. Photo: Xavier Bonilla
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After Lionel Messi left, Sergio Busquets became the club's current captain. The vice-captain is Gerard Pique.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Player name

Sergio Busquets Burgo

Player nickname

Octopus

Player age

34 (as of 2023)

Birth date

16 July 1988

Birthplace

Sabadell, Spain

Zodiac sign

Cancer

Wife

Elena Galera

Jersey number

5

Current club

Barcelona FC

Former club

Barcelona B

Playing position

Defensive midfielder

Preferred foot

Right

Player height

6'2" or 1.89m

Player weight

76kg or 170lbs

Net worth

$45 million

Salary

$26 million

Social media

Instagram,

Barcelona’s coach

Barcelona's coach
Xavi Hernandez, Head coach of FC Barcelona, speaks during the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Pumas UNAM at Spotify Camp Nou on August 07, 2022, in Spain. Photo: Javier Borrego
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Since his return to his former club, manager Xavi has made a significant difference. After Ronald Koeman was fired, the former midfielder assumed control of the dugout in November.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Full name

Xavier Hernández Creus

Nickname

Xavi

Birthplace

Terrassa, Spain

Birth date

25 January 1980

Age

43 (as of 2023)

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Current clubs

Barcelona FC

Former clubs

Barcelona FC (Retired)

Barcelona’s new players

The Catalans continues to rebuild and strengthen its roster under Xavi. They've signed four signings so far and expect more. Last season, the club was trophy-less. But, looking at their transfer business, they're well on their way to winning trophies. Here are their new signings.

Players

Age

Club

Transfer fee

Raphina

25

Leeds

$58.6 million

Jules Kounde

23

Sevilla FC

$50.5 million

Robert Lewandowski

33

Bayern Munich

$45.5 million

Franck Kessie

25

AC Milan

Free transfer

Andreas Christensen

26

Chelsea

Free transfer

Raphina

Leeds United sold Raphinha to Barca for $58.6 million. The Brazilian was Leeds United's top scorer last season. Numerous clubs, including Chelsea, drew interest, but Barca signed the winger. Raphinha may start on the right wing over Dembele, who is injury-prone.

Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona's new players
Robert Lewandowski of FC Barcelona follows the action during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on August 13, 2022, in Spain. Photo: Eric Alonso
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Robert Lewandowski is Barca's biggest summer signing. The Poland striker cost $45.5 million from Bayern Munich. The Bayern Munich striker is deadly in front of the goal. His old's goal-scoring record should continue this season.

Franck Kessie

Franck Kessie joins Catalans from AC Milan this transfer window. Kessi, who won the Scudetto with Milan last season, will play defensive midfield for Barcelona.

Andreas Christensen

The club signed him during the current transfer window. Christensen joins the Catalans from Chelsea to fix last season's defensive issues.

Barcelona’s transfer rumors

Despite their financial difficulties, the Spanish powerhouses have pursued Manchester City's midfielder, Bernado Silva, and Hector Bellerin. The club also wants to transfer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Chelsea FC.

Barcelona’s owners

The club does not use the private forms of ownership used by many clubs because its registered members and supporters own it. Instead, like a select few other Spanish sports teams, Barca has the "socio" system of ownership, meaning that its entire ownership base consists of the team's supporters.

Barcelona’s stadium

Barcelona's stadium
General view of Camp Nou ahead of the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barca and Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on August 13, 2022, in Spain. Photo: Eric Alonso
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Football stadium Camp Nou is located in Barcelona, Spain. It is officially known as Spotify Camp Nou due to sponsorship. Since its completion in 1957, it has served as the club's home field. It is the largest stadium in Spain and Europe and the fourth-largest association football stadium globally, with a current seating capacity of 99,354.

Barcelona’s squad

Every position on the field has seen some significant alterations made by the team. The following is their current lineup for the 2022–23 campaign:

Goalkeepers

  • Marc-André ter Stegen Marc-André ter Stegen
  • Iñaki Peña Iñaki Peña

Defenders

  • Jules Koundé
  • Ronald Araújo
  • Andreas Christensen
  • Eric García
  • Gerard Piqué
  • Samuel Umtiti
  • Jordi Alba
  • Álex Balde
  • Sergiño Dest

Midfielders

  • Sergio Busquets
  • Pedri
  • Frenkie de Jong
  • Gavi
  • Franck Kessié
  • Miralem Pjanic
  • Sergi Roberto
  • Ansu Fati
  • Ferran Torres
  • EZ Abde Abde
  • Raphinha
  • Ousmane Dembélé

Forwards

  • Robert Lewandowski
  • Memphis Depay
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
  • Martin Braithwaite

Who is the best player in Barcelona in 2023?

Marc Andre ter Stegen is now the top player for the club. He has a performance index of 90.

Barcelona’s official website

The club's website contains all official team information. In addition, it is where all club membership applications are submitted. Anyone may browse the website at any time to access premium club material.

Barcelona’s team kits

Barcelona's team kits
A detailed view of the FC Barcelona badge during the UEFA Women's Champions League Final 2021/22 Jerseys Shoot at the UEFA Headquarters on May 6, 2022, in Nyon, Switzerland. Photo: Kristian Skeie
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Barca has had an unmatched influence on sport and culture beyond just being a club. With the selection of the club's apparel made by Nike, they include home, away, and training kits imprinted with their illustrious team crest. So you can sport the legendary colours of this squad, which is home to some of the best athletes in history.

Barcelona's stadium sponsor

Camp Nou's name rights and shirt sponsorship have been agreed upon between the club and Spotify. For the title rights to the team's renovated Camp Nou and shirt sponsorship, Barcelona has signed a "long-term" arrangement with the streaming behemoth Spotify.

Barcelona’s official Instagram

The club maintains an official Instagram account where it shares photos and videos of club business with its followers. The number of people who follow the account has risen to 111 million.

The Catalan team is back on track after former player and current manager Xavi made some squad adjustments last year. As a result, the prospective Barcelona lineup 2023 season has amazing depth.

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Kevin Omuya
Kevin Omuya is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience who joined Sports Brief in 2022. In 2019 he held a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Digital Media from KCA University.