Jules Kounde
27-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
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.
Four tackles in victory
Kounde had three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Senegal.
ANALYSIS
Kounde helped steady a French back line that weathered an uneasy opening stretch before taking control for the rest of the match, limiting Senegal to very few dangerous looks after Nicolas Jackson's early effort off the post and rebound. He was part of a defensive unit that slammed the door after halftime as France seized command of the contest, finishing with four tackles, four clearances and one chance created from three crosses. Kounde's poise will face an even bigger test as France runs into tougher competition in the knockout rounds, and the Blaugrana defender will be aiming for a stronger start next time out after what was likely his roughest first half in a France shirt.
Kounde helped steady a French back line that weathered an uneasy opening stretch before taking control for the rest of the match, limiting Senegal to very few dangerous looks after Nicolas Jackson's early effort off the post and rebound. He was part of a defensive unit that slammed the door after halftime as France seized command of the contest, finishing with four tackles, four clearances and one chance created from three crosses. Kounde's poise will face an even bigger test as France runs into tougher competition in the knockout rounds, and the Blaugrana defender will be aiming for a stronger start next time out after what was likely his roughest first half in a France shirt.
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Starts World Cup opener
Kounde (strain) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's World Cup opener against Senegal.
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Will be available for WC opener
Kounde (strain) will be available for France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday, according to Loic Tanzi and Damien Degorre of L'Equipe.
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Forced off with muscular injury
Kounde's substitution against Northern Ireland was due to a muscular injury, L'equipe reports.
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Expected to start at right-back
Kounde has been named in France's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the first names on coach Didier Deschamps' teamsheet throughout the tournament.
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Left out for season finale
Kounde (undisclosed) has been left out of Barcelona's squad for Saturday's season finale against Valencia.
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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.