Xavi Espart prepares for crucial summer with Barcelona and Spain
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Xavi Espart made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona during the recently concluded season, primarily as a late substitute. The 19-year-old right-back has generated excitement from his performances. He is set to represent Spain in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship and aims to earn a more permanent spot in Barcelona's first team during pre-season. With uncertainty surrounding Jules Kounde's future, Espart may find a clearer pathway to regular playing time ahead of the new campaign.
- •Xavi Espart debuted for FC Barcelona last season.
- •He will play for Spain in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship.
- •Espart seeks a permanent role in the first team during pre-season.
- •Uncertainty around Jules Kounde may benefit Espart's chances.
- •Barcelona's defensive options may grow limited if Kounde leaves.
- 3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona youngster reflects on breakthrough season after first-team emergence under Hansi Flick
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthrough
"Few Barcelona academy players have experienced a more memorable season than Xavi Espart did in the 2025/26 campaign.The young defender not only fulfilled his lifelong dream of wearing Blaugrana by mak...
"Xavi Espart was one of the La Masia players to have made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in the recently-concluded season.Even though his appearances largely came as a late substitute, the 19-ye...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 3:15 PMBarcelona youngster reflects on breakthrough season after first-team emergence under Hansi Flick
Few Barcelona academy players have experienced a more memorable season than Xavi Espart did in the 2025/26 campaign.The young defender not only fulfilled his lifelong dream of wearing Blaugrana by mak...
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:20 AMBarcelona teenage defender staring at a challenging summer following first-team breakthrough
Xavi Espart was one of the La Masia players to have made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona in the recently-concluded season.Even though his appearances largely came as a late substitute, the 19-ye...
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