Barcelona most capped players of all time
If you are a Barcelona fan, join us in today's article to review the most capped Barcelona footballers ever.
Founded in 1899,
Barcelonais one of the greatest clubs in the world. The Spanish giants have amassed as many as 95 titles on both domestic and the continental front during an illustrious history of 122 years.
Amongst all the top clubs in Europe, Barca boasts the most loaded trophy cabinets, winning 26 La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on 31 occasions, Supercopa de Espana title 13 times, five UEFA Champions League titles, five UEFA Super Cups as well as three FIFA Club World Cups.
From yesteryear legends such as Johan Cruyff, Pep Guardiola, and Ronaldinho to modern-day top stars like Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, and Gerard Pique, several world-class footballers, have worn the Blaugrana jersey during the club's history.
Well if you wondered who are
Barcelona most capped players of all time
, then we have the answer for you. Here we look at the most capped Barcelona football players of all time.
List of the most capped Barcelona footballers ever
Who do you think has made the most number of appearances for Barcelona? Here we have a list of Barcelona most capped players of all time.
Jordi Alba (409 caps)
Age:
32
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
10
Playing Position:
Left-back
The first footballer on the list of Barcelona most capped players of all time is the club's current footballer, Jordi Alba. Born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, the Spanish defender's professional life began at Cornella and went on to play for
ValenciaB, Gimnastic, and Valencia.
On 28 June 2012, the defender moved to Barcelona for €14 million, making his debut on 19 August against Real Sociedad. On 20 October 2012, Alba scored his first goal for the Spanish club against Deportivo La Coruna. He has helped the Catalans win five La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on five occasions, three Supercopa de Espana titles, one UEFA Champions League title, as well as 2015 FIFA Club World Cup.
Nicknamed Squirrel, the Spanish defender has scored 23 goals and provided 87 assists for his teammates during the 409 appearances that he made for the club. It is worth mentioning that due to a hamstring injury Alba missed out 12 out of 24 games in the 2019–20 season.
The highlight of his career during his time as a Barcelona player so far came in the 2019–20 season, where he managed to bag himself five goals and provide 13 assists for his teammates as Barca won the Copa del Rey title. His notable individual achievements are UEFA Champions League Team of the Season in the 2014-15 season and La Liga Team of the Season in the same season.
Guillermo Amor (416 caps)
Age:
54
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
10
Playing Position:
Midfielder
Guillermo Amor is the ninth on the list of
most capped Barcelona football players of all time
, the retired Spanish footballer. Born in Benidorm, Alicante, Valencian Community, Amor was one of the Barcelona team's most influential players. The product of FC Barcelona's youth academy, Guillermo Amor made his senior debut in the 1988–89 season under Johan Cruyff.
In the 1993–94 season, the midfielder appeared in all games except one, scoring eight goals, a career-best record. Amor helped the Catalans win five La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey titles, Supercopa de Espana on four occasions, one European Cup, two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups, as well as two UEFA Super Cups during his 10-year spell at the Catalans.
Amor managed to bag himself 64 goals and provided eight assists during the 416 appearances that he made for the club. He left the club in 1998 to join Serie A side ACF Fiorentina.
Migueli (493 caps)
Age:
70
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
15
Playing Position:
Centre back
Ready to know more about the next footballer on our list of Barcelona most capped players of all time? If yes, let’s carry on then. Born in Ceuta, the retired footballer's professional life began at Cadiz CF in 1970, spending three seasons with the club.
His extraordinary performances at Cadiz in Segunda Division did not go unnoticed by Barcelona, where he joined in 1973. The legend defender club's all-time best until January 2011, when the club's other legend Xavi surpassed him in a match against
Athletic Bilbao.
Migueli helped the Catalans win two La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on four occasions, 1983 Supercopa de Espana, two Copa de la Liga titles, as well as two UEFA Cup Winners' Cups During 15 years. He managed to score 24 goals in 493 appearances that he made for the Catalan. His notable individual achievement was the Best Spanish Player awards two times.
Victor Valdes (536 caps)
Age:
40
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
12
Playing Position:
Goalkeeper
The next name on our list of Barcelona most capped players of all time is the retired Victor Valdes. On 14 August 2002, Valdes, who was the product of FC Barcelona's youth team, made his debut for the club's senior side in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League against Legia Warszawa. During the 2003-04 season, he became the club's first-choice goalkeeper, and in the following season, Valdes kicked the ball in almost all of Barcelona's fixtures.
He spent 12 seasons with the club, helping them win seven La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, Supercopa de Espana on six occasions, three UEFA Champions League titles, two UEFA Super Cups, as well as two FIFA Club World Cups.
During the 536 appearances that he made for the Catalans, he conceded 441 goals and managed to keep 239 clean sheets. His notable individual achievements are Zamora Trophy (five times) and La Liga Best Goalkeeper (two times).
In January 2016, he left the Catalans to join
Manchester Unitedon a six-month loan deal. After spending two seasons at the Reds Devils, he went on to play for Standard Liege and Middlesbrough. The Spanish goalkeeper hung up his boots in January 2018.
Carles Puyol (593 caps)
Age:
43
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
15
Playing Position:
Defender
Carles Puyol Saforcada, the retired Spanish footballer, is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history. Nicknamed Tarzan, Puyol spent his entire career at Barcelona. On 2 October 1999, the strong defender made his La Liga debut against
Real Valladolid. At the end of 2003–04, he was appointed as the Catalan's captain, replacing the retired Luis Enrique.
Carles Puyol spent 15 years at Barcelona, helping them win six La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey titles, Supercopa de Espana on four occasions, three UEFA Champions League titles, one UEFA Super Cups, as well as two FIFA Club World Cups.
During the 593 appearances that he made for the Catalans, Puyol managed to bag himself 19 goals and provided 13 assists for his teammates.
After a fifteen-year career as a Barca Senior side player (ten as captain), the Spanish club icon announced his retirement. "I would never have thought then that I would have this great career. I've lived the dream of so many young kids, doing what I most enjoy in life, playing football and training. I've won lots of titles but the most important thing is the human warmth and feeling I take from this club. I came here as a boy and I'm leaving with a family who I'm really proud of," said Puyol on his retirement.
His notable individual achievements are:
La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year (2001), UEFA Club Best Defender (2006), UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament (2008), Golden Foot (2016), and One Club Man Award (2018).
Gerard Pique (593 caps)
Age:
35
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
14
Playing Position:
Centre-back
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Gerard Pique is the next name on our list of the most capped Barcelona soccer players ever. The current Barcelona footballer was a product of La Masia. His professional life began at Manchester United, and the strong defender went on to play for Real Zaragoza.
In 2008 he moved to Barcelona with a four-year contract, scoring his first goal on 26 November 2008, at the 2008–09 UEFA Champions League group stage against Sporting CP. He has spent 14 seasons with the Spanish club, winning eight La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on seven occasions, six Supercopa de Espana titles, UEFA Champions League titles three times, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
During the 593 appearances that he made for the Catalans, Pique has scored 52 goals and provided 13 assists for his teammates. The highlight of his career came in the 2008-09 season when he helped the Blaugrana win the historic treble, becoming the first Spanish club to achieve this success. Pique also was one of Barca's vital members to win another treble in the 2014-15 season, making the Spanish club the first team in history to win the treble twice.
His notable individual achievements are:
La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year (2008-09), La Liga Best Defender (2009-10), La Liga Team of the Season (two seasons), UEFA Champions League Team of the Season (2014-15), and UEFA La Liga Team of the Season (2016-17).
Sergio Busquets (659 caps)
Age:
33
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
14
Playing Position:
Defensive midfielder
The next name on our list of Barcelona most capped players of all time is Sergio Busquets, the creative midfielder. The current Blaugrana footballer's professional life began at Badia, and he went on to play for Barbera Andalucia, Lleida, and Jabac Terrassa. In 2005, Busquets joined the Barca youth system, scoring seven goals in 26 appearances in his second season.
The midfielder was promoted to the B team two years later, kicking the ball under Pep Guardiola. On 13 September 2008, he made his senior debut for the Catalans against Racing Santander. Two days later, Johan Cruyff said about Busquets: "Positionally, he seems like a veteran with or without the ball. With the ball he makes what is difficult look easy: he disposes of the ball with one or two touches. Without the ball, he gives us a lesson: that of being in the right place to intercept and running just to recover the ball."
Sergio Busquets has spent 14 seasons with the Spanish club, winning eight La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on seven occasions, six Supercopa de Espana titles, UEFA Champions League titles three times, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
During the 659 appearances that he made for the Catalans, the midfielder has scored 16 goals and provided 42 assists for his teammates.
His notable individual achievements are:
Bravo Award (2009), La Liga's Breakthrough Player (2009), UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (2014-15), La Liga Team of the Season (2015-16), and UEFA La Liga Team of the Season (2015-16).
Andres Iniesta (674 caps)
Age:
37
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
16
Playing Position:
Midfielder
Ready to know more about the next footballer on our list of Barcelona most capped players of all time? If yes, let’s carry on then. Born in Fuentealbilla, Spain, Andres Iniesta was a product of La Masia. He played in the club's senior side during the 2004-05 season under Radomir Antic, and during that season, he played in 37 games, more than any other player.
Andres Iniesta spent 16 seasons with the Spanish club, winning nine La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on six occasions, six Supercopa de Espana titles, UEFA Champions League titles four times, two UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups. During the 674 appearances that he made for the Catalans, the midfielder scored 57 goals and provided 138 assists for his teammates.
At the start of the 2008–09 season, he was named fourth-choice captain behind Carles Puyol, Xavi, and Víctor Valdes, and during the 2014–15 campaign, he was appointed as the club's first captain after Puyol's retirement and Xavi's departure.
His notable individual achievements are:
La Liga Best Spanish Player (2009), La Liga Best Midfielder (five times), UEFA Champions League top assist provider (2010-11), La Liga top assist provider (2012-13), UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season (two times), as well as La Liga Team of the Season (2015-16).
Xavi (767 caps)
Age:
42
Nationality:
Spanish
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
17
Playing Position:
Midfielder
Born in Terrassa, Spain, Xavi, like other Barcelona's legends, was a product of La Masia. On 5 May 1998, the Spanish midfielder made his debut for the Catalans' senior side against Lleida in a Copa Catalunya. On 3 October 1998, Xavi made his La Liga debut against Valencia. Xavi spent 17 seasons with the Spanish club, winning eight La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on three occasions, six Supercopa de Espana titles, UEFA Champions League titles four times, two UEFA Super Cups, and two FIFA Club World Cups.
During the 767 appearances that he made for the Catalans, the midfielder scored 85 goals and provided 185 assists for his teammates. He alongside, Messi, Iniesta, Pedro, Gerard Pique, Sergio Busquets, and Dani Alves, was a vital part of both treble-winning teams. His 767 appearances were a record until his record was broken by Lionel Messi in March 2021.
His notable individual achievements are:
World Soccer Player of the Year (2010), La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year (1999), La Liga Spanish Player of the Year (2005), and La Liga Midfielder of the Year (three times).
It is worth mentioning that the Spanish legend left Barca in 2015 to join Qatari club Al Sadd.
Lionel Messi (778 caps)
Age:
34
Nationality:
Argentine
Seasons as the Blaugrana's player:
17
Playing Position:
Forward
And who’s the last name on our list of the
most capped Barcelona soccer players ever
? Let’s figure it out! The Argentine magician, Lionel Messi, is Barcelona most capped player of all time. The product of La Masia, Messi made his first-team debut against Porto on 16 November 2003, when he was only 16 years old.
On 24 June 2005, he signed his first contract as a senior team player.
Lionel Messi spent 17 seasons with the Spanish club, winning ten La Liga titles, Copa del Rey title on seven occasions, seven Supercopa de Espana titles, UEFA Champions League titles four times, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
During the 778 appearances that he made for the Catalans, the forward scored 672, becoming Barcelona's all-time top scorer. During his time at Barcelona, the world-class footballer set several records, including most goals in La Liga, most hat-tricks in La Liga, and most assists in La Liga.
His notable individual achievements are:
FIFA Ballon d'Or (seven times), European Golden Shoe (six times), and La Liga Best Player (six times).
The Argentine magician left his boyhood club at the end of the 2020-21 season to join French club Paris Saint-Germain.
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