Jules Kounde
27-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
GTD
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 6/1/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kounde logged 32 appearances in La Liga during the 2024/25 season, scoring two goals and adding three assists. He offered defensive reliability and supported the attack from the right-back spot he grew comfortable in, setting a career high in goal contributions. His consistency and fitness made him one of the most used players in the squad with over 2,600 league minutes, to the point where coach Hansi Flick had to force him to rest. Even then, he suffered a hamstring injury late in the campaign. Heading into 2025/26, Kounde remains vital to Barcelona's defensive setup and that was evident when he missed time. When healthy, he'll be a cornerstone in both La Liga and European competition, with the aim to be even more impactful at both ends of the pitch.
Left out for season finale
Kounde (undisclosed) has been left out of Barcelona's squad for Saturday's season finale against Valencia.
ANALYSIS
Kounde is being carefully managed due to some ongoing issues, with coach Hansi Flick cautious about risking him given his World Cup participation this summer. The Barcelona manager has made clear the club is taking good care of the defender, who is undergoing treatment and progressing well ahead of the tournament. While it is not clear who will replace him at right back given the low stakes of the fixture, Eric Garcia or Xavi Espart could be handed the opportunity. Kounde will now end the season having contributed three goals, four assists, 49 crosses, 67 tackles, 42 interceptions, 82 clearances and 10 clean sheets across 40 appearances (34 starts).
Kounde is being carefully managed due to some ongoing issues, with coach Hansi Flick cautious about risking him given his World Cup participation this summer. The Barcelona manager has made clear the club is taking good care of the defender, who is undergoing treatment and progressing well ahead of the tournament. While it is not clear who will replace him at right back given the low stakes of the fixture, Eric Garcia or Xavi Espart could be handed the opportunity. Kounde will now end the season having contributed three goals, four assists, 49 crosses, 67 tackles, 42 interceptions, 82 clearances and 10 clean sheets across 40 appearances (34 starts).
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Doubt for season finale
Kounde (undisclosed) did not train Friday due to a small issue that the medical staff are managing, leaving his availability for Saturday's season finale against Valencia uncertain, according to coach Hansi Flick. "He'll be playing in the World Cup, and he's having some issues, so we're being careful with him. Playing in the World Cup is a huge goal for everyone, and that's why he hasn't been training. We're taking good care of him and managing his situation well; he's undergoing treatment and working on it. He's progressing well."
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No longer banned
Kounde has served his La Liga suspension and is available to play going forward.
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Suspended one game
Kounde will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.
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Plays full game
Kounde recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Celta Vigo.
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Option against Atletico
Kounde (hamstring) returned to full team training this week and trained normally in Barcelona's final session before traveling to Madrid, making him an option for Saturday's clash against Atletico, according to Nil Sola of SER Catalunya.
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Reds ready to make move?
Liverpool are ready to make a move to sign Kounde in the summer, according to Tribal Football.
ANALYSIS
Liverpool need to bolster their defensive line ahead of the 2026/27 season, and they have holes to fill at both right-back and center-back. Kounde could be an excellent addition for the Anfield side, and the Reds are expected to launch a massive bid to sign the Frenchman, who could leave Barca in the summer if the right offer comes along.
Liverpool need to bolster their defensive line ahead of the 2026/27 season, and they have holes to fill at both right-back and center-back. Kounde could be an excellent addition for the Anfield side, and the Reds are expected to launch a massive bid to sign the Frenchman, who could leave Barca in the summer if the right offer comes along.