JULES KOUNDE NEWS

Provides assist in win Kounde assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Girona.

Impact Kounde notched his first assist of the season as he delivered a long through ball that found Dani Olmo, who then launched a rocket into the back of the net. The right-back didn't face much action in the contest as Barcelona were firmly in control.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores once in 7-0 win Kounde scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 7-0 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Kounde tied his goal total from last year by burying his first of the season as he fired one in from the center of the box, following a corner in first half extra time. This also marked his second consecutive game with three crosses, but he only has two accurate crosses through four games played. Additionally, Kounde has completed at least 45 passes in all four outings this season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Kounde logged four clearances, five tackles (two won) and five crosses in Friday's 0-0 (5-3) penalty shootout win against Portugal.

Impact Kounde has been one of the best two-way defenders of Euro 2024 and kept that going Friday, notching one chance created and five crosses in the attack to go with five tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has started all five games, registering 11 chances created, 15 tackles, 18 crosses and 18 clearances in his 480 minutes of play.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in five crosses Kounde logged four clearances, five tackles (two won) and five crosses in Friday's 0-0 (5-3) penalty shootout win against Portugal.

Impact Kounde has been one of the best two-way defenders of Euro 2024 and kept that going Friday, notching one chance created and five crosses in the attack to go with five tackles and four clearances in the defense. He has started all five games, registering 11 chances created, 15 tackles, 18 crosses and 18 clearances in his 480 minutes of play.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another season as everyday starter Kounde appeared in 35 games (32 starts), registering one goal on 24 shots and two assists on 23 chances created to go along with 25 interceptions, 37 tackles and 78 clearances.

Impact Kounde completed his second straight season as a regular starter in the defense for Barcelona after joining the club last season, having a decent campaign serving on the right flank of the defense. He did take a step up from his first season with the club but still is nowhere near the level of play he was accomplishing while with Sevilla. He will likely hold the same starting role next season, although he hopes to return to the form he held during his time with Sevilla.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kounde was one of Barcelona's worst performers this season — but now he's turning it around After a shaky start to 2024, Kounde has accepted his role at right-back and has been part of a big improvement by Barcelona's defence

APRIL 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Solid in Napoli match Kounde had one tackle (one won), six successful duels, four clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 3-1 win against Napoli.

Impact Kounde turned in a solid shift as Barcelona held a quality frontline to one goal despite some big risks in the second half. He has totaled seven tackles (five won), 19 clerances and eight interceptions in the last five games, with three clean sheets.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in assist Kounde assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Getafe.

Impact Kounde recorded his first assist since Nov 12 during Saturday's win. He's started and played all 90 minutes in the last nine matches, totaling an assist with 19 clearances and 14 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at right-back Kounde got the start and played 90 minutes during Thursday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Kounde was back in the starting XI on Thursday, this time he swapped to right-back, a role he is natural at as well. The defender could see more chances there while Joao Cancelo continues to recover from a knock. Kounde will likely shift back to center-back when Cancelo is fit once more.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cross for assist Kounde assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Kounde's lone cross was perfectly given to Robert Lewandowski, who scored a header for his and Barcelona's first of two goals. Kounde will go into the international break with positive momentum and some great confidence as well, considering he had not logged an assist since April 2023. At minimum, his latest log is a sign of consistent playing opportunities to come again.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In starting XI Kounde (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Sociedad.

Impact Kounde is unexpectedly back in the starting XI on Saturday, even though he was not expected to return until after the international break. This will end the defender's three-match absence and should mean he will be a regular sight in the starting XI again, as he started all but one match before his injury. His presence in the squad will mean a less serious role for Inigo Martinez, who served in the defense while Kounde was injured.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona stars return to training, but Xavi 'won't take any risks' for El Clásico clash

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández is keeping his cards close to his chest before the first "clasico" of the season.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Set for month-long absence Kounde (knee) will be out of action for at least a month, per Pol Ballus of The Athletic.

Impact Given his timeline, Kounde will no doubt hope to be back in the squad coming out of the November international break. It's a significant blow to the Barcelona backline considering the central defender has started 10 of his 11 appearances for the club this season in which he registered one goal on 10 shots (four on target), 41 clearances and seven crosses (four accurate). Without Kounde in the squad, Ronald Araujo could step into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined with knee injury Kounde suffered a knee injury in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Grenada.

Impact Kounde had to be replaced midway through the first half and his club have revealed that he has sprained the lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. With the defender set for a spell on the sidelines, Ronald Aruajo will likely come into the starting XI.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets first of the season Kounde scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Osasuna.

Impact Kounde got things started for his team by heading in a goal from the center of the box, thanks to a perfect cross from teammate, Ilkay Gundogan. The goal marks his first of the season and already ties his total from last season. Kounde has a total of six shots and four shots on target through four matches, putting him on pace for his most productive season in La Liga Primera.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Kounde had three shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Kounde recorded his second clean sheet of the season and was also involved offensively, taking three shots, two of which were on goal. The defender also delivered three crosses and won a tackle. He will aim to secure his third consecutive clean sheet when they face Villarreal on Sunday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on both ends versus Getafe Kounde had one off-target shot, created four chances, made seven clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw against Getafe.

Impact Kounde alternated with Ronald Araujo between playing right-back and center-back and ended up putting up some nice numbers on both ends of the pitch, even pacing his side in chances created. Regardless of where he plays, the versatile defender will always find a spot on Barca's lineup and that will probably be the case for next Sunday's home clash against Getafe.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins tackle in season finale Kounde won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Celta Vigo.

Impact Kounde kept 18 clean sheets and tallied a goal and three assists across 29 La Liga appearances (28 starts) during his rookie season in Barcelona, missing a few spurts of action in the fall due to injuries but nothing significant. The 24-year-old spent most of the season at right-back, a position he's made clear he doesn't enjoy playing as much as in central defense, but the first league title of his career might assuage some of those frustrations heading into the next campaign where Andreas Christensen and Ronald Araujo will presumably remain the first-choice center-backs.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Kounde generated one clearance in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Mallorca.

Impact Kounde returned to the lineup after missing the last match with a strain. He's totaled a goal, one assist, 38 clearances and 17 tackles (10 won) in the last 13 games played.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Mallorca Kounde (strain) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Mallorca.

Impact Kounde is back in the lineup after missing the Tuesday matchup against Real Valladolid, but he slots back into the center-back role. He's been a regular starter at the back for Los Blaugranas and has racked up 24 clearances, 13 tackles and five interceptions across nine games since the start of April.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona shocked by Jules Kounde transfer plan Barcelona’s stance on a possible Jules Kounde exit following reports that he wants to leave the club for being played out of position.

MAY 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Barcelona shocked by Jules Kounde transfer plan Barcelona’s stance on a possible Jules Kounde exit following reports that he wants to leave the club for being played out of position.

MAY 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ruled out against Valladolid Kounde will not be available for Tuesday's clash against Real Valladolid due to muscle fatigue, according to Barcelona manager Xavi on Monday.

Impact Kounde has started each of Barca's last 12 league games since the start of March, but he had to sub off at halftime of Saturday's defeat against Real Sociedad with this issue and will not be available for the midweek match. Marcos Alonso is expected to slot into central defense in his and Ronald Araujo's absence.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in derby win Kounde scored a goal off two shots (one on target), created one chance and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 4-2 win over Espanyol.

Impact Kounde didn't have much defensive work to do but made up for the lack of peripheral numbers with a surprise appearance inside the opposition's box to head home a beautiful pass from Frenkie de Jong and make it 4-0 for Barcelona in the 51st minute. This was the first goal of the season for the versatile defender, who became an integral part of the team in his first campaign at Camp Nou.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona wins Spanish league for 1st time since 2019

Barcelona has captured its first La Liga title since 2019 behind two goals by Robert Lewandowski.

MAY 14, 2023