Barcelona’s success throughout history can’t be explained without the contributions of players that emerged from the club‘s prestigious academy: La Masia. The reliance on youth is essential to Barcelona, and a new group of young academy talents could be ready to announce themselves to the world in 2026–27.
From Lionel Messi to Lamine Yamal, La Masia graduates are the heart and soul of Barcelona. Since his arrival two seasons ago, Hansi Flick has made a concentrated effort of promoting a number of academy players and trusting them with significant minutes for the senior team.
