Jules Koundé makes Barça history

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By: Manu Tournoux

Bayern in turn positions itself on Jules Koundé

After three weeks of international break, FC Barcelona hosts Getafe during this 8th day of La Liga. A meeting in which Hansi Flick chose to start Jules Koundé, starting out for only the third time this season at club level. This tenure allows the former Bordeaux player to enter the history of the Blaugrana club. Indeed, Koundé thus becomes the French player having played the most matches with FC Barcelona.

Arriving in the summer of 2022, the former Sevillian took part in 194 meetings with Barça. He is notably ahead of Éric Abidal (193 matches) and Ousmane Dembélé (185). Two other defenders complete the top 5 with Clément Lenglet (160) and Samuel Umtiti (134). This season, Koundé is experiencing a more delicate exercise, with competition with Eric García in the right lane and who is often favored by Hansi Flick.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.