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Barcelona promotes Xavi Espart to first team and changes jersey number

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Barcelona promotes Xavi Espart to first team and changes jersey number
Summary

Barcelona has decided to promote defender Xavi Espart to the first team following his impressive performance in the season opener against Elche. The 19-year-old started as a left-back, contributed defensively, and provided an assist. He previously wore jersey number 36 and will now wear number 12 in La Liga. This promotion comes as a reward for his recent exploits, signaling the club's confidence in his abilities.

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Key Details
  • •Xavi Espart earns first-team promotion after strong performance against Elche.
  • •Espart provided an assist in his surprise starting role.
  • •He will switch from jersey number 36 to 12.
  • •This decision indicates Barcelona's investment in youth development.
Latest Updates
  • 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona star handed new jersey number
  • 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Xavi Espart shows off new Barcelona number after first-team promotion
  • 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona youngster to be handed permanent first-team promotion & new jersey number
What they're saying
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La Liga giants Barcelona are ready to reward youngster Xavi Espart for his recent exploits. This comes amid the understanding that the defender will imminently be afforded a permanent first-team place...

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La Liga heavyweights Barcelona have this week rewarded young defender Xavi Espart for his ongoing emergence into the first-team fold in Catalunya’s capital.This comes amid confirmation that the 19-y...

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