La Masia

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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
FC Barcelona managed to beat UD Barbastro rather convincingly in the Round of 32 Copa del Rey clash, running 4-0 winners on...
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Budding talents from the Barcelona youth categories – Report
FC Barcelona tend to never shy away from trusting their youngsters with big responsibilities. Despite their young age, many of the club’s...
Barcelona youngster Guille Fernandez
‘Guille will shine in the first team’… Barcelona gem’s former coach believes he will thrive at the top level
The development of young talent is something that has always had a special place at FC Barcelona. Over the years, many talented...
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’
FC Barcelona have been blessed to see some great talents emerge from their academy over the years. The Catalan club, now focusing...
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
Ever since he has taken up the job at FC Barcelona, injuries to some of his key players have been a constant...
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
FC Barcelona is blessed with the best academy in the world—La Masia. It has served as a talent factory, producing countless world-class...
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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Barcelona midfielder Gavi during training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper.
Gavi says fellow La Masia talent has ‘changed the most’ at Barcelona
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La Masia remains the true key for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Head Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Estadi Lluis Companys on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Hansi Flick’s chosen four debutants for Barcelona this season so far
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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.
Superagent takes control of 12-year-old La Masia prodigy
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Barcelona have two brothers who continue to blossom in the youth categories
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona, looks on during the La Liga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Getafe CF at Camp Nou on September 25, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona coach delivers on his faith in La Masia through his actions
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Barcelona's German coach Hansi Flick attends his first training session as Barcelona's new head coach at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on July 19, 2024. Former German coach of Bayern Munich Hansi Flick was appointed on May 29, 2024, as new Barcelona's coach on a deal which runs till June 2026, after sacking Xavi Hernandez.
Hansi Flick calls up promising 16-year-old quarry goalkeeper to train with the Barcelona first-team
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