Kound\u00e9 has established himself as the starting right-back<\/a><\/strong>, adapting perfectly to the team’s needs. This versatility has allowed him to be indispensable for his coaches, both at the club and in the national team.<\/p> Both Xavi Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> and Hansi Flick<\/strong> at Bar\u00e7a, and Didier Deschamps<\/strong> in France, have placed full confidence in him, making him a starter or giving him minutes in practically all recent official matches.<\/p> His streak includes matches with both Bar\u00e7a and the French national team, adding more than 100 consecutive appearances between the two,<\/strong> demonstrating his consistency and reliability at the international level.<\/p> What is Kound\u00e9’s secret to maintaining his physical performance?<\/h2> Jules Kound\u00e9<\/strong> maintains his elite physical performance thanks to a combination of personalized training, intensive strength and jumping work, professional discipline, optimal rest and recovery management, and a high degree of commitment to the team.<\/p> All of this is complemented by a mentality focused on constant effort and continuous improvement.<\/p>
\u2705 Personalized training and intensive physical work<\/strong><\/p> Kound\u00e9 has a personal trainer who works with him specifically, even with experience in the NFL, and who travels monthly to Barcelona to conduct exhaustive and personalized training focused especially on strength. It is common to see him training in the gym before and after sessions with the group, and he usually participates in additional exercises with the substitutes, which are more intense than those of the starters.<\/p>
\u2705 Post-match gym routines<\/strong><\/p> After the matches, Kound\u00e9 has the habit of going to the gym to do dumbbell repetitions, showing a tireless work ethic and a strong personal discipline.<\/p>
\u2705 Discipline and professional mentality<\/strong><\/p> He is described as a player “eager” to play everything and with a privileged nature, but above all as a great professional who takes great care of himself. Kound\u00e9 has stated that he identifies with the idea that hard work and discipline are a form of talent, and he recognizes that his success is due more to constant effort than to overflowing talent.<\/p>
\u2705 Specific physical preparation<\/strong><\/p> Kound\u00e9 works on strength and jumping exercises, such as box jumps, to compensate for height differences against taller forwards and improve his aerial game. This type of training is inspired by his love of basketball and is fundamental to his defensive performance.<\/p>
\u2705 Rest and recovery management<\/strong><\/p> He carefully adjusts rest and recovery times, combining physical work with healthy habits and moments of disconnection with family and friends, which favors his management of stress and pressure. Nutrition and rest are essential components in his routine, as well as the confidence he feels from the coaches and the manager.<\/p>
\u2705 Commitment and anticipation<\/strong><\/p> Kound\u00e9 has demonstrated his commitment by advancing his return to training after vacations or international competitions, showing great responsibility and a desire to always be available for the team.<\/p>
The historical record of Bar\u00e7a is 136 consecutive matches<\/h2> Although the absolute record of consecutive official matches in the history of the club was still far off (belonging to Antonio Torres, with 136 consecutive matches between 1969 and 1972<\/strong>), Kound\u00e9 has come close to that historical mark.<\/p> His professionalism, physical care and the coaches’ trust have been fundamental to sustain this level of demand and continuity. Will Kound\u00e9 repeat such a streak?<\/strong><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Against Mallorca, Jules Kound\u00e9 ended the spectacular run of 86 consecutive matches for Barcelona. The French player had played every game since November 25, 2023. Jules Kound\u00e9 has established himself as a fundamental and resilient pillar in the FC Barcelona defense, reaching an impressive figure of 86 consecutive official matches played. This record underlines not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":361,"featured_media":20171,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_nextfly_llmd_date_locked":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[157],"class_list":["post-20167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fc-barcelona","tag-statistics"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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