Barcelona

Club Information

Club History

FC Barcelona were founded in 1899 by Swiss businessman Joan Gamper and have grown into one of the most iconic clubs in world football. The club's motto "Mes que un club" (More than a club) reflects their deep connection to Catalan identity and culture. Pep Guardiola's legendary team of 2008-2012 featuring Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta is widely considered the greatest club side ever assembled, winning 14 trophies in four years. Lionel Messi spent 21 years at the club and is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.

Trophy Cabinet

• La Liga: 27
• Copa del Rey: 31
• Champions League: 5 (1992, 2006, 2009, 2011, 2015)
• Cup Winners' Cup: 4
• Super Cup: 5
• Club World Cup: 3

Did You Know?

• Lionel Messi scored 672 goals for Barcelona — the most by any player for a single club in football history
• Guardiola's 2008-12 team featuring Messi Xavi and Iniesta is considered the greatest club side ever
• Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe with a capacity of 99,354
• Barcelona's La Masia academy has produced more Ballon d'Or winners than any other youth system
• The club went 39 games unbeaten at home in the Champions League between 2013 and 2019
• Barcelona won six trophies in a single calendar year in 2009 — an unprecedented "Sextuple"
• Johan Cruyff both played for and managed Barcelona and is considered the club's most transformative figure