La Masia

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Barcelona's Alexis Olmedo celebrates after scoring during a soccer game between Spanish FC Barcelona and Belgian Royal Antwerp FC, on Tuesday 19 September 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, on day 1 of the UEFA Youth League competition.
Who is Alexis Olmedo? Hansi Flick’s latest call-up for Barcelona vs Osasuna
There is never a shortage of talented players when it comes to FC Barcelona. Over the last few years, there has been...
Barcelona youngster Jofre Torrents Salvat.
Hansi Flick invites exciting 18-year-old Barcelona youth defender to train with the first team – Report
There is always room at FC Barcelona for new emerging talents to make a name for themselves. While it is anything but...
Picture shows FC Barcelona's badge displayed on a wall of the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2015.
Barcelona rank second in regard to academy-talent usage in top five European leagues
There is no doubt that since his arrival at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has relied a lot on talent from the youth...
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Promising 17-year-old Juvenil talent trains with the Barcelona first team – Report
FC Barcelona had a crucial game against Rayo Vallecano just recently in La Liga. Ultimately, Hansi Flick’s side ended the game with...
Barcelona wonderkids Pau Cubarsí, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal during their La Masia days.
‘It was amazing’… Hansi Flick left impressed by Barcelona trio’s La Masia footage
FC Barcelona have a rather rich history of relying on their youngsters to always aid the first team. No matter the age,...
ELCHE, SPAIN - APRIL 01: Gerard Gumbau of Elche CF battles for possession with Aleix Garrido Canizares of FC Barcelona during the LaLiga Santander match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on April 01, 2023 in Elche, Spain.
‘If I were Flick’… Former Barcelona youth coach shares his thoughts on 20-year-old subsidiary gem
The development of youth talents at FC Barcelona is one that is always a priority. For the Catalan giants, it is that...
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga match between Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona at Reale Arena on November 10, 2024 in San Sebastian, Spain.
Hansi Flick continues to place trust in La Masia, averaging 5 academy players per lineup – Report
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BARBASTRO, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Toni Fernández of FC Barcelona in action during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between FC Barcelona and UD Barbastro at Campo Municipal de Deportes on January 04, 2025 in Barbastro, Spain.
16-year-old Barcelona prodigy makes promising first-team debut against UD Barbastro
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Budding talents from the Barcelona youth categories – Report
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Barcelona youngster Guille Fernandez
‘Guille will shine in the first team’… Barcelona gem’s former coach believes he will thrive at the top level
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VILLARREAL, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 22: Raphinha of FC Barcelona celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal with teammate Marc Casado during the LaLiga match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 22, 2024 in Villarreal, Spain.
Barcelona midfielder’s former coach sees him becoming the club’s ‘new Puyol’
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 03: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, gestures during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and RCD Espanyol at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 03, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick can call up 16-year-old Juvenil A forward as several important Barcelona forwards remain unavailable
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: Youth players of Barcelona and Espanyo play, besides the newly build dormitories for the Barcelona youth players, on one of the pitches at the Joan Camper training ground on May 15, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Every weekend various teams of Barcelona youth players play in matches with the hope of one day making it to the top.
Watch out for these five up-and-coming Barcelona quarry gems – Opinion
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 31: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, interacts with Fermin Lopez of FC Barcelona following the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid CF at Camp Nou on August 31, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
‘The best youth academy’… Fermin Lopez highlights the excellence of Barcelona academy
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: Youth players of Barcelona and Espanyo play, besides the newly build dormitories for the Barcelona youth players, on one of the pitches at the Joan Camper training ground on May 15, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Every weekend various teams of Barcelona youth players play in matches with the hope of one day making it to the top.
Barcelona academy La Masia continues to dominate Europe as per recent study
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 23: Players of FC Barcelona pose for a team photograph prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and FC Bayern Munchen at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 23, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona once again show off the excellence of La Masia in Bayern Munich win
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The main entrance of La Masia ( Famed FC Barcelona academy ) Residence, Oriol Tort Education Center, in Sant Joan Despi is pictured on September 20, 2021. - Many players from Barcelona's youth system go on to have careers in football, as Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Carles Puyol, Pep Guardiola or Gerard Pique.
16-year-old Barcelona quarry forward knocks on the door of Hansi Flick
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 15: Youth players of Barcelona and Espanyo play, besides the newly build dormitories for the Barcelona youth players, on one of the pitches at the Joan Camper training ground on May 15, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain. Every weekend various teams of Barcelona youth players play in matches with the hope of one day making it to the top.
‘The reality is’… Thierry Henry pays tribute to the success of Barcelona academy La Masia
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Barcelona quarry midfielder Pau Prim.
Barcelona reach renewal agreement with 18-year-old La Masia pivot
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Barcelona youngster Jofre Torrents Salvat.
17-year-old Barcelona left-back prodigy is now making his mark in youth ranks – Report
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