FC Barcelona will officially have Marcus Rashford in their squad from this Wednesday. The 27-year-old forward arrives after nine seasons in the English elite where he scored a total of 142 goals between Manchester United (138) and Aston Villa (4).
For the English international, it is a dream to wear the Blaugrana shirt, but now he must prove himself worthy of a squad that has been dominating Spanish football with an iron fist in 24/25. Hansi Flick's team won 3 of the 4 titles at stake, scoring 173 goals in 60 matches.
Of these, 54.33% were scored by the 'LRL', the fearsome trident formed by Lamine Yamal (18), Raphinha (34) and Robert Lewandowski (42). Both the Brazilian and the Pole surpassed Rashford's historical record in England in the previous year (he scored 30 goals in 22/23. Will the British winger be up to the level required by Barça?
Analysis of Marcus Rashford's offensive production
Since his debut with the United first team in 15/16, Marcus has played a total of 426 official matches in which he has scored 138 goals and 77 assists. That is to say, he participated in 0.50 goals per match with the 'red devils'.
His scoring average at Old Trafford was 0.32 goals per game. Despite being a natural winger, with the ability to play comfortably on both sides, the English international can also play as an area reference.
With the mobility that usually characterizes Barça's forwards, it is very likely that Hansi Flick will allow him to alternate this position with Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, the two nines in the squad for 25/26.
In fact, in his loan to Aston Villa at the beginning of the year, this was the role that Unai Emery mostly assigned him. In Birmingham he scored 4 goals and 6 assists in 17 official matches.
In addition, despite being a forward, Rashford is usually characterized by his commitment to pressuring rival defenders. An aspect that will facilitate his adaptation to the culé scheme, as Flick's team bases its vertical game on high pressure and the occupation of spaces with and without the ball.
With the English national team, the former United '10' has 62 official appearances in which he scored 17 goals and 6 assists. The winger played in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, along with the 2016 and 2020 European Championships. His return to the 'Three Lions' for the 2026 World Cup will depend on his performance in 25/26.
Statistical summary of Marcus Rashford
| Team | Matches | Goals | Assists | Scoring average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United (2015-2024) | 426 | 138 | 77 | 0.32 |
| Aston Villa (2025) | 17 | 4 | 6 | 0.23 |
| English national team (2016-2025) | 62 | 17 | 6 | 0.27 |
| Total: | 505 | 159 | 89 | 0.31 |
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