Before that the Joaos: the Portuguese that have played in the FC Barcelona

The FC Barcelona, one of the most prestigious clubs of the world, has had the fortune to have talents from everywhere of the globe. Portugal, a nation with a rich tradition futbolística, has contributed several players that have dressed the T-shirt blaugrana. In this article, review to the Portuguese footballers that have left his mark in the Camp Nou.

The Camp Nou lit of night

Luis Figo

It is one of the most remembered names of the history of the Barça… but no for well. Figo arrived to the Barcelona in 1995 and quickly turned into one of the pillars of the team. However, his traspaso to the eternal rival, the Real Madrid, turned it into a controversial figure and very hated by the terracing of the Camp Nou, with some episodes remembered in his visits to the stadium like madridista. In spite of the controversy, the skill of Figo and his contribution to the team in his stage like blaugrana are innegables.

Deco

It arrived to the FC Barcelona with Joan Laporta in the year 2004 and turned into a key piece in the midfield blaugrana until the arrival of Pep Guardiola. His vision of game and his capacity to control the rhythm were fundamental in the mind of Frank Rijkaard, and was importantísimo in the two Leagues and the Champions League that conquered in his period culé. To day of today is in the organisation chart of the club like sportive director and has been fundamental in the arrival of Joao Félix and Joao Cancel.

Fernando Couto

The Portuguese defender dressed the T-shirt of the Barcelona between 1996 and 1998. Although his go through the club was not very prolonged, Couto showed to be a solid and reliable defender, contributing experience to the team.

Ricardo Quaresma

In spite of being one of the most promising talents of Portugal, Quaresma did not attain to consolidate in the first team of the Barça. It was in the Catalan club during the season 2003-2004, showing destellos of his skill, but finally moved to the Port wine where really shined and more remembers him .

André Gomes

All house of sportive bets had to André Gomes like one of the big references of the half field after his incredible season in Valencia. However, when the mediocampista arrived to the Barcelona in 2016, was not able to find the consistency in his game and arrive to the level that presupposed him . After two seasons in the Camp Nou, moved to the Everton in the Premier League, and at present is in the rows of the Lille French.

Nélson Semedo

The right side joined to the Barça in 2017 and quickly established like a reliable option in the defence. With his speed and capacity to join to the attack, Semedo turned into a regular piece in the eleven initial before moving to the Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2020.

Vítor Baía

Although it is more known by his time in the Port wine, the Portuguese goalkeeper also had a brief go through the Barcelona between 1996 and 1999. During his stay, Baía showed his skill under the sticks, although it did not attain to consolidate like the goalkeeper title indisputable.