Koundé reaches 100 League matches with FC Barcelona

Jules Koundé played his 100th match in LaLiga with FC Barcelona against Valencia, a milestone that confirms his relevance in the backline since he arrived in the summer of 2022. At 26 years old, the '23' of Barcelona has established himself as an indispensable player for Flick's team, thanks to his versatility, solidity, and leadership ability.

In these hundred matches, Koundé has accumulated 91 starts, a total of 8,131 minutes, in addition to contributing with 4 goals and 8 assists. His consistency has allowed him to quickly reach the status of a reference in the Barça defense, both in the center of the defense and at right-back.

Koundé: a consolidated signing since 2022

The center-back arrived from Sevilla in the summer market of 2022 and quickly became a fundamental piece in Barça's schemes. Under the orders of Xavi Hernández first, and now with Hansi Flick, he has maintained a very high competitive level, offering security in aerial play, anticipation in cutting, and a clean ball exit.

His impact has been key in the Barça team, where he has won 5 titles. Koundé conquered the league title and the Super Cup of the 2022/23 season and the national treble (League, Cup and Super Cup) of 2024/25, being a protagonist in great nights with the Blaugrana shirt.

Koundé, the fourth Frenchman to reach 100 league matches

With this achievement, Koundé has become the 131st footballer to play 100 LaLiga matches with the Catalan club and the fourth French player to reach that figure. He joins a select list of compatriots who left their mark at the Camp Nou:

A reference in the Barça dressing room

Beyond the numbers, Koundé has demonstrated a strong commitment to Barça's sports project. His leadership on the field, competitive character, and ability to take responsibility in decisive matches have made him one of the heavyweights of the squad.

His versatility has also been a key resource for the coaches, as he can play both as a central defender and as a right-back, adapting to the needs of the team at all times.

The Frenchman faces his fourth season at Barça with the challenge of continuing to accumulate titles and historical records. His name already appears among the most important defenders who have worn the Blaugrana shirt in the last decade, and his margin for growth still invites optimism among the fans.

With a contract in force and full confidence from the coaching staff, everything indicates that Jules Koundé will continue to add outstanding figures in the historical statistics of the club.

A centenary with Valencia as witness

The duel against Valencia (6-0), played at the Estadi Johan Cruyff, will be recorded as the stage for this milestone. Koundé completed the 90 minutes with solvency, showing the reliability that characterizes him and celebrating a round number that few foreign players have reached in such a short space of time.

With his 100 League matches, Jules Koundé reaffirms his status as a reference in Fútbol Club Barcelona and is projected as one of the pillars in the immediate future of the Barça team.

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