Re: La Masia

[Albiceleste]

According to yahoo Barcelona signed a 10 year old kid from the US, which makes him the first american to be part of FC Barcelona. This kid must have some talent is the Barca scouts picked him out.

[sagnik92]

Soriano: “Barca saved my footballing career’


FC Barcelona B’s Jonathan Soriano gave an insight into his inner feelings about his past, present and future to ‘El Peridico’. The original can be found here.

Jonathan is a name synonymous with goals. The forward from El Pont de Vilomara, Barcelona, 25, had always highlighted a pre-disposition to score goals. For him, it was a highly prized art. As a youth player he could have chosen to go to England, Germany or Italy. Half the world doors were open to him but he declined. He stayed with Espanyol until he was let go two years ago. From being a ‘star’ without any bid forthcoming, that is, until he received a surprising call from Barca, Jonathan has managed to score 32 goals and is named as Segunda A’s top scorer. What a feat.

From being part of a First Division’s first team you took the decision to play in Segunda B [Third Division]. Very few people would have taken a step backward like that.

When I ended my last loan stint with Albacete, I was in a very bad situation. Espanyol and I parted ways at a point [in time] when I found myself without any bids forthcoming. I felt very alone, supported only by my family. It was bad. I was already contemplating about leaving, getting a job away from football, to hang up my boots. And then Barca was interested in me and I did not think twice.

Was it a brave decision, a step only a desperate footballer would take?

It was a relief. No team was interested in me except Barca… and Barca is Barca. Yes, I went back to playing in Segunda B, in a decision that many people just can’t comprehend. I see it as taking one small step back and then two forward. A courageous decision? Well, the truth is I don’t know. All I know is that I came here to train, to have fun, to live my profession, to get back into the world of football. I turned to smiling again, to score goals, to gain confidence… up to this day.

And you scored 22 goals in your first year in Segunda B, and is the top scorer in Segunda A with 32 goals.

Those goals showed that I was taking a step back in terms of the division [I played in] but it was a wise decision made by the club. I know playing up front for Barca I would get a lot more opportunities to score goals. But I must not be taking it easy after one good year.

Now you can send a message to the offices of Sant Adria [RCD Espanyol home].

No, I never did, although it may just be sending a lot of messages to different people. I need to keep on scoring goals. The best way for me to redeem myself is with those 32 goals, and with the assistance that I get, I’m sure I can play good game.

All the whistling directed at you when you stepped out on the Sant Adria pitch with Barca last year had to have hurt you.

It made me angry. I think those that whistled didn’t really know what actually happened to me. Espanyol gave me the boot. I was not seeking to get back into the first team or monetary gain.

The same people who threw you out are now opting for home-grown players.

It is sad, but talk of Espanyol’s youth system is a waste of time because there is no going back. I felt the way they treated me was not the best way to go about it, but I see that I was not alone. Recently I’ve seen how they have dismissed David Garcia, Chica and Coro. No, I was not the only one.

Speaking of the reserves, can you tell us the key to its success, third in its first year in the Segunda?

Well, picture a locker room where there are no stars and no distinction between the players. We are all part of a team, and if someone comes up from the junior squad they are treated like everyone else. We’re all playing as one.

Have it been using the same system as the first team?

It’s very difficult to play like the first team. We keep the idea but we don’t have the same kind of players. So we use our own individual attributes and add to the coach’s philosophy: ball at your feet and run at your opponent.

What role did Luis Enrique play in the team’s success?

Seems to me he has a very strong character. A true genius but is a nice guy. You can talk to him about anything. He is the first person who would stand up for a player. Of the 24 or 25 players in the squad, no one can be angry with him for we all had minutes this season.

How do you feel when you train with the first team?

It’s like a reward, a gift. Playing for Barca is very difficult. It seems easy but when you try to play it only then do you realise the game they are playing is a lot more difficult to execute than it looks.

Can you see yourself in Barca in the future?

Forgive me, but we are talking about the best team in the world here. We are talking about Messi, Villa, Pedro… a lot of internationals.

Are you saying that your future is away from Barca?

It was very important that the reserves had a good season for all of us are on the market. Playing here is a perfect showcase, but my progress here is not dependent on me because I still have one year left in my contract. I want to move forward and be a better player.

Have you thought about going abroad?

Yes. The football played here is the same the one played in Beijing, so I have no preferences. I will be listening to every proposal. Do I have a desire to return to the Primera? No. For I know what it is like to be playing in that division. I’m open to anything, and see what’s best for me and for the club. This year made me believe that I can make a living with this profession. No, I don’t want to consider leaving football [anymore]. I’m useless without it.

Read more: http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/interviews/soriano-barca-saved-my-footballing-career/#ixzz1OZBayqmZ

[totaalvoetbal]

Can you guys post a list with all players from La Masia who ever played for the first team??

[Khaled]

Can you guys post a list with all players from La Masia who ever played for the first team??

Below is sortable list of La Masia alumni who have played in more than 50 professional top-tier league games, or currently play for the Barcelona first team. Only league appearances and goals are included.

Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Masia

[FilipeFerreira]

Looks like Benfica is gonna be snatching up Romeu.

http://abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=268720

[BarcaKizz]

Segunda Pichichi- Jonathan Soriano and his 32 goals.

Barca B are going to struggle without him, hope he succeeds wherever he goes. I'll be following him...

[Mr Nick09]

How doesnt he get a shot to the first team? that's a dream promotion, he teared up the segunda and he is getting no look?

[BarcaKizz]

He's about 25-26 years of age, and if you watch his play it doesn't really suit Barca's play. In terms of quality, he was certainly probably a better option than Bojan and Jeffren at times, but his style doesn't really fit any position. He can't play as a false 9 and not as an inside forward either. He'll do really well elsewhere, the point was never for him to play for the first team really.

Nolito was the one more capable of promotion.

One thing is for sure, without those 2 and Enrique, Barca B will have a lot tougher job staying up.

[BarcaKizz]

So I had the chance to watch all of Spain play England at the Euro U21 Championship. An interesting game in which Spain dominated possession and oozed class but lacked that killer blow in the final third. In the end England were very fortunate to score late and tie the game up 1-1, but Spain only had themselves to blame for not having killed off the game earlier.

Martin Montoya, Thiago, Jeffren and Barca youth graduate Albert Botia started the match and Bojan came off the bench for the last 15 minutes. Here is what I thought of their performances:

Martin Montoya

I was very surprise he started instead of Azpilicueta, but he justified his inclusion with a great performance. He was superior to Didace Vila, who showed some skill down the left, but also saw his flank penetrated time and time again. The right side was, however, impenetrable and he was very comfortable on the ball. He got forward to good effect, almost scoring in the second half. Showed his class and only lacks the experience and confidence required of playing for Barca. Deserves promotion, even if its at Maxwell's expense.

Alberto Botia

Other than when he stepped up and failed to play Welbeck offside, he was very solid, comfortable on the ball and showed experience and class. Even the goal was more of a collective shambles than his fault. Considering Pep seems so unwilling to shell out for a centreback, perhaps our best chance in getting one is hoping Botia plays outstandingly at this tournament and we buy him back. He's certainly worth it in my opinion, looks like he'll become a good centreback.

Thiago

One of the youngest members in the squad, but easily the most talented. Took 'Man of the Match Honours' and showed the world why Barca are so keen to hold on to him. Oozed class throughout with his silky samba touch and passing. Skinned Mancienne 1v1 at one point to get a shot off in one of the plays of the game. His final ball wasn't quite fine tuned enough tonight, but to be fair England's centreback pairing was superb (Jones and Smalling- we can expect United to continue to have one of the best defences in the world for years to come). Very encouraging!

Thiago Match Highlight

Jeffren

Not given enough service and struggled to have an influence on the game. Walker (RB) was England's best player which didn't help his cause on the left wing either. Showed he is a slippery player with some skill every now and again, but I'll be surprise if he starts next match with Capel, Bojan and Muniain all on the bench. Probably lacking match practice, and not of Barca level yet. For me, his future lies away from Barca next year.

Bojan

Came on in the 80th minute, but we all know he's not the type of player who makes a great impact. Lost the ball a few times and generally tried a bit too hard to win the game for his team. Like Jeffren, he looks down on confidence and match-practice. For the good of his own career he must seriously consider a temporary move away from Barca, his love for Barca is currently killing his career. That being said, he deserves to start in the next match after mediocre performances from Adrian and Jeffren. With a full 90 minutes he can perhaps show what he's made of.

[Khaled]

"JUVENIL A" making history!

Copa del Rey ( semi-final, 1st leg)
Deportivo 1 - 4 Barcelona
- MOM: Gerard Deulofeu
- Goals: 0-1, Deulofeu (16’); 0-2, Rafinha (44’); 0-3, Deulofeu (48’); 1-4 Espinosa (80’)

`Starting Line-up:
FC Barcelona: Jesús, Carlos Julio, Sergi Gómez, Oriol Rosell, Balliu, Gustavo, Ernesto, Masó, Rafinha, Espinosa & Deulofeu.

`Subs (Played in 2nd half): Ayala, Palau, Etock & Dongou.


`VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsHQ3KZuCWc

`Gerard Deulofeu received a standing ovation from the Deportivo crowd for his performance in the Copa Del Rey Juvenil Semi Final.

- If everthing went normal.. Barca win play against Espanyol in the Copa Final! ( Espanyol 3 - 0 Rayo Vallecano in the first leg of the 2nd semi-final)

- 2nd leg will be played ON 19 June!
Note: Deportivo eliminated Real Madrid in the Quarter-Final!

- Barca U-19 ( Juvenil A) is very close to win a historic Treble, Barca U-19 already won the League & Champions Cup ( 3-1 in the final vs real madrid) & now they are one step away from Copa del rey Final!




More Info: http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/news/juvenil-a-a-step-towards-the-copa-del-rey-final-1-4/
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[Khaled]

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE "U-19" starts in august! " 1st edition"

The tournament, the first of its kind in Europe, organised by UEFA aims to help academy players make the transition from youth to first team. Organiser Mark Warburton believes the tournament will help prepare young playersfor the pressures associated with elite level football.

There will be four groups of four teams each, with the top two from each group progressing to the knock-out stages, which begin in January.

Barca will be competing against Liverpool, Inter Milan, Man City, Marseille, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Sporting Lisbon, Wolfsburg, PSV, Celtic, FC Basel, Molde, Fenerbahce & Rosenborg.

[Khaled]

Youth Transfers ( Updated 20/6/2011)

`IN:

- Barcelona sign Guinean youngster Brahima Fati. Brahima is likely to play for Cadet B/U-16 side despite being just 13 years. Brahima is tall phusical midfielder with excellent touch and powerul shot. he will further strengthen an already brillian Cadet B side withthe like of Alxis Meva, Ayoub, Paik, Rafa Mir, Canos, Josue etc..

- Barcelona sign Guinean youngster Sorpreson(13) . Despite being an year younger, Sorpreson will play for the Cadet B/U-16 side next season!

- Jose Aurelio Suarez (15, GK, TSK Roces) & Joel Valencia (16, CM, Zaragoza) signs for Barca! Joel Valencia is a Spanish U17 Midfielder of Ecuadorian descent, stands-out for his technical ability, but also has great physical prowess!

- Barcelona signs Rodrigo Tarin (16, CB) from CF Cracks, Rodrigo will play for Barca Juvenil B next season, he is currently Spain U-16 Player!

- Barcelona sign Gava CF midfielder Joan Ines (15) who from next year will be playing at the clubs Cadet B side.
`Video: Joan goal against Barca last season
https://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=SKvgf_b68vU

- Barca have signed Malaga Mid/Fwd Brahim Abdelkader Diaz (11). Brahimcould play with the clubs Infantil A/B (U-14) next season!
`Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaQE3UyDhhM

- Barca have signed Villafranca's Mid Alex Monero (18) who unless Barca "C" is created will be playing with Juvenil A (U-19)next season

`OUT

- Roger Canadell (17, Juvenil B)

- Jon Total (16, Midfielder, Spain U-16) to Arsenal,Barcelona receives from Arsenal a compensation of €400.000, The player will earn €350.000 a year. [sport]

- Hector Bellerin (16, RB/RW, Spain U-16) to Arsenal, Barcelona receives from Arsenal a compensation of €400.000 for Cadete A player Hector Bellerin (16), who'll earn €240.000 a year. [as]

- Pol Garcia (16, LCB, Spain U-16) to Juventus!


"Contracts Renewal"

- Cadet B midfielder Simon Colina (07-02-95) has renewed his contract with the club. He will be part of the Juvenil B side next season.

- Juvenil A Defenders Oriol Rossel (07-07-92) & Sergi Gomez (28-03-1992 ) renews his contract with Barca. They is going to promoted to Barca "B" next season!
Also, Christian Tello (11-08-1991, Barca "B") renews his contract!
Montoya (RB, 14-04-1991, Barca"B") & Sergi Roberto ( 07-02-1992,Midfielder, Barca B ) are close to renew their contracts also!
[sport]

- Cadet A youngsters and Spain youth internationals Pol Balleste(16, GK) and Ivan Romano(16, LW) renewed their contracts with Barcelona[sport]

- Senegalese forward Keita Balde (16, Forward) who spent the second half of previous season on loan at Cornella, will return to Barcelona next season.

-Ex-Barca player Eidur Gudjonsen's son and Alevin A player Sveinn Gudjohnsen will leave the clubs academy this season

- Joshua Angoy Cruyff, Johan Cruyff’s grandson and son of ex-azulgrana player Jesús Mariano Angoy, will abandon FC Barcelona’s youth system after competing for two years with the base of Blaugrana teams, first in the Cadet then in the Juvenil teams.

Read more: http://www.totalbarca.com/#ixzz1Q3AKJwUa


Source: youngcules

[shadeslayer]

How come Arsenal aren't participating in the CL U-19?

[Khaled]

`Statement Leeds United (regarding Eliott Kebbie's Barcelona test): "The youngster relocated to Spain earlier this summer with his mother."

"The club has retained its right to compensation should he choose to pursue a career in Spain." [leedsunited.com]

Note: Eliott kebbie is making tryout with Barca U-17, he started against Ajax in WC clubs U-17 yesterday!!
More Info about the Tournament(WC Clubs U-17): https://goallegacy.forumotion.com/t59-barca-youth-busy-summer

[shadeslayer]

If it goes through, the England will finally begin to have some technically good players.

[BarcaKizz]

Roberto is a f***king crack man! Can't wait for this kid and Thiago to boss the midfield.

What a goal against Granada!

[Khaled]

Roberto is a f***king crack man! Can't wait for this kid and Thiago to boss the midfield.

What a goal against Granada!

This is really bad:S:S
we have alot for great talents:S:S
especially in the midfield!!
Thiago,JDS,SergiRoberto, Espinosa, Rafinha ALL these players can make it @ Barca!

still alot more playing for U-17 & U-16 like:
Sergi Samper, Pol calvet, Nando Quesada, David Babunski etc.. :S:S

Plus look @ this Greek Player "Giorgios Spanoudakis" (12, Midfielder, Barca U-13/ Infantil B)

( 3 videos,7 to 11 minutes each!!):

2009

[youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jB-S9MWFs0&feature=related [/youtube]

2010

[youtube] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRCYsXjt3KE&feature=related [/youtube]

2011

[Piquenbauer]

Roberto is a f***king crack man! Can't wait for this kid and Thiago to boss the midfield.

What a goal against Granada!

this really sucks:S:S
we have alot for great talents:S:S
especially in the midfield!!
Thiago,JDS,SergiRoberto, Espinosa, Rafinha ALL thse players hs it!

still alot more playing for U-17 & U-16 like:
Sergi Samper, Pol calvet, Nando Quesada, David Babunski etc.. :S:S

Plus look @ this Greek Player "Giorgios Spanoudakis" (12, Midfielder, Barca U-13/ Infantil B)

( 3 videos, each 7 to 11 mnutes!!):

2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jB-S9MWFs0&feature=related
2010: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRCYsXjt3KE&feature=related
2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myuSDB7KlfM&feature=related

This guy looks really promising, where does he play now? Infantil B or in one of the Cadet teams?

[Khaled]

Barca U-19 Qualifies to Copa del Rey "U-19" Final

Barca Juvenil A drew 3-3 against Deportivo in the 2nd leg of the Copa del Rey Juvenil semifinal ( agg. 7-4 for Barca)
- Barca Goals: Dongou (2), Deulofeu (1)

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Juvenil A: Festival of goals and a place in the final (3-3)

FC Barcelona’s Juvenil A has won a place in the final of the Copa del Rey juvenil after tying 3-3 with Deportivo in a game where the scorers were Dongou (2) and Gerard Deulofeu.

The first leg’s 1-4 result did not dull what turned out to be a spectacular match as Barça reached the final of the Copa del Rey juvenil for the first time in three years.

Jean Marie Dongou has been the reference for Juvenil A in the first 45 minutes. The Cameroonian came close with a left footed shot in the 3rd minute and only three minutes later, opened the scoring with a fine solo move.

Deportivo was able to equalize thanks to a dubious penalty which Alex Ares converted in the 15th minute.

The Galician team did not pack their defense and instead wanted to play in a similar manner to the blaugrana. The match was open, and with so much space the Catalans generated a lot of chances.

The second goal came again from Dongou, assisted by Javi Espinosa. It was in the 31st minute of the match and the tie seemed resolved in favour of Barça.

Before the break, Patri scored a goal that was nullified for a nonexistent offside.

The game itself did not change in the second half, which was marked by the joy each team was taking in their creative play.

Deportivo, with their defense well advanced up the field, were unable to stop a player as fast as Deulofeu, who proved able to run behind the defensive line.

In the 59th minute, a great move between Dongou and Deulofeu resulted in a spectacular goal by Gerard that seemed to solve the game’s outcome.

And although Deulofeu and Ernesto have had chances to add more goals, it was Deportivo who saw their shots hit the back of the net in the final quarter-hour.

Alex Perez, with a fabulous individual maneuver, shortened Barcelona’s lead after 75th minutes. The Deportivo striker also took advantage of some referee confusion, using a ball that started out of bounds to tie the game with only 4 minutes remaining.

Barça will play against Espanyol in Ceuta in the final of the Copa del Rey juvenil. The blue and white have drawn (1-1) against Rayo in Sant Adrià after getting a good away result in Vallecas (0-3).

FC Barcelona: Unzué (Carlos, 74′), Carlos Julio, Gómez (Bako, 76′), Ayala, Balliu (Rosell, 61′), Palacio, Ernesto, Patri, Dongou, Espinosa (Masó, 61′), Etock ( Deulofeu, 28′)

Deportivo: David (Rodrigo, 81′), Uxío, Adrián, Fernando (Robert, 36′), Insúa, Alex (Tomás, 62′), Iago, Queijeiro, Luis (Brais, 54′), Lemos (Manu, 45′ ), Álex Pérez

`Goals:
1-0, Dongou, 6′
1-1, Alex, 15′
2-1, Dongou, 31′
3-1, Deulofeu, 59′
3-2, Álex Pérez, 75′
3-3, Álex Pérez, 86′



Read more: http://www.totalbarca.com/2011/news/juvenil-a-festival-of-goals-and-a-place-in-the-final-3-3/#ixzz1PgVXIbOQ

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Match Highlights:

[Khaled]

This guy looks really promising, where does he play now? Infantil B or in one of the Cadet teams?

yes he is

http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/futbol/temporada_10-11/futbol_base/FCB_Infantil_B.html

[BarcaKizz]

I decided to raise the debate of Fontas vs. Muniesa vs. Bartra vs. Gomez.

For now Fontas is the best, but he's quite a few years older than Gomez and Muniesa in particular. Who do you guys think is most likely to make it, considering we already have Pique and there's generally a maximum of 4 centrebacks.

I thought this would be an interesting topic to watch during preseason. I think Muniesa and Gomez are the most talented, but its really very close as they all have different skills. Bartra seems to lack a bit defensively but he's definitely the best on the ball of all 4. Hopefully we see them in preseason...

[Khaled]

I decided to raise the debate of Fontas vs. Muniesa vs. Bartra vs. Gomez.

For now Fontas is the best, but he's quite a few years older than Gomez and Muniesa in particular. Who do you guys think is most likely to make it, considering we already have Pique and there's generally a maximum of 4 centrebacks.

I thought this would be an interesting topic to watch during preseason. I think Muniesa and Gomez are the most talented, but its really very close as they all have different skills. Bartra seems to lack a bit defensively but he's definitely the best on the ball of all 4. Hopefully we see them in preseason...

i'm waiting to see more of them this summer, before judging..

Munies/Gomez @ Spain U-19 "euro U-19/2011"
- 20 July --> 1 August

Bartra with Spain U-20 "WC U-20"
- 3 July --> 20 August

& Fontas in pre-season with Barca!
- Players will return on 18 July, first match on 23 July in croatia!

[Khaled]

Video: Jean Marie Dongou (16, Forward) all 8 goals in Copa del Rey Juvenil(U-19) 2011




Note: Barca U-19 are in the Copa Final & they will play against Espanyol this week!

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Gerard Deulofeu(17,Winger) vs Deportivo (Semifinal Copa del Rey 2011)

[Khaled]

Enguene Lionel (15, Midfielder, Cameroon)

Zacharie Lionel Enguene has become one of the most promising midfielders in La Masia.

The story begins as a footballer Enguene on the streets of Bertoua, where he used to play with his brothers until the age of 7 his father decided to put him in a club, Effefa, so start your training as a footballer.A year later he joined the Samuel Eto'o, four months before the approval of FC Barcelona joining after seeing him in The Farm Youngsters Football Championship 7, Arona, allowing it to reach the likes of The Farm Gael Etock or Armand Ella, now in the Youth A.

Enguene, born January 7, 1996, has played in this year's Cadet B FC Barcelona team that has been proclaimed champions with 13 goals to work decisively and being the captain.He also made his debut with the Cadet A, even scoring a goal.

Within the first team, could play both Enguene position like Xavi Iniesta, although maybe his game is the closest to Thiago. Lionel footballing highlights for its power and great one on one. A player who desequilbra from behind, rolling his opponents with his big stride and his ability to take the final pass to the forwards.It also has great knack for scoring goals coming from the second line of attack.

The boy, who came only to Barcelona, ​​is visited by his parents once a year thanks to FC Barcelona. Miss your family and friends is something that can not be avoided, but as he tells his father, if he does it all will be well rewarded. Although his name is Lionel Enguene, Xavi and Iniesta admires, who imitates to someday fulfill his dream, playing for FC Barcelona.

Source: http://www.airfutbol.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3122:enguene-otro-lionel-se-acerca-&catid=81:noticias-destacadas

[gk77]

i wonder how hard it is to get on the barca youth team...

[Khaled]

It seems that Etock (18, CF, Barca U-19) signed for chelsea a 4 year contract, Etock was a very promising talent, he came to Barca through Eto'o's foundation in the Cameroon when he was 12 years old! ( first player to come from cameroon fou...ndation, which was created in 2006)...
Etock spent last season on the bench for Barca U-19 "team which won the Treble this season" becuz of Dongou (16, CF, Cameroon)!!
Note: Etock who plays for Cameroon U-20, will spend next season on loan @ Sporting Lisbon (Portugal)!!

- It will be a good move for Etock. With Dongou(16,CF,Barca U-19) around he would'nt have had much chance. Etock kind of stalled over the last season. Especially with the emergence of Dongou he didn't see a lot of minutes.

Gd Luck

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