Today a must-have for both FC Barcelona and the French team, Jules Koundé accumulates appearances in both jerseys. As the end of 2024 approaches, the versatile defender can congratulate himself on having crossed the 70 match mark after the defeat against Atlético Madrid (1-2) this Saturday in La Liga.
After the match, the former Sevilla and Bordeaux player was satisfied with this record, which according to him, highlights his ability to string together matches. However, he did not hesitate to criticize the hellish schedule imposed by football authorities. Last September, the Habs had already expressed its support for a players’ strike, in line with the statements of Rodri (Manchester City).
Koundé essential to Barça
“Somehow, it’s a source of pride because it means that I’m available, it’s one of my strengths. I have the confidence of the coach and the team. On the other hand, it’s true that it’s way too many matches. I think I’ve already talked enough about the escalating schedule. Particularly with the new Club World Cup. That we won’t play it, but I’m thinking of all my colleagues who are going to play it. I think we are really killing football.”estimated the 2022 world vice-champion at the microphone of beIN Sports.
Note that Koundé is the second most used player in the Blaugrana squad since the start of the 2024-25 financial year, after Inigo Martinez, and ahead of Raphinha. The Paris native has totaled 2065 minutes, compared to 2136 for the Spanish defender and 2064 for the Brazilian striker.
