Jules Kounde has been an outstanding artist from Barcelona this season under the manager Hansi Flick. His consistency in the field has been remarkable, with The defender playing 68 consecutive games for the club.
According to Mundo Deportivo, this impressive streak began on December 3, 2023, and since then, Kounde has appeared in 65 of those games as a starter, with only one appearance as a substitute.
This shows its value for the team, since it has become a crucial part of the defense and attack of Barcelona.
In the current season, Barcelona has played a total of 34 games in all competitions, including the League, the Champions League, the Copa del Rey and the Super Cup. Kounde has started in 32 of these games, just leaving the bank twice.
One of those substitute appearances came in the match against Alaves, where Kounde was late for the activation session, winning the wrath of the film, who decided to punish him leaving him in the bank.
I also had another rare substitute role in the derby.
A look back
Looking back the previous season, 2023-2024, Kounde’s contributions were equally significant. He began to become a regular accessory in the initial alignment since December 3, 2023, and at the end of the season, he had played in 34 games.
Of these, 24 were in LaLiga, five in the Champions League, three in the Copa del Rey and two in the Super Cup. Again, only two games were lost, further showing its importance in Barcelona’s plans.
Interestingly, despite his constant game time, there have been cheerful jokes around Kount’s ability to maintain this incredible career.
Flick joked a journalist who perhaps Kounde should rest at some point, increasing the playful nature of the situation.
According to reports not confirmed from within Barcelona, Kount’s game streak is more than the numbers established by club legends such as Xavi, and it is said that its limit has about 62 games, while Iniesta was around 64 years old .
The resistance and dedication of Kound have made him a vital asset for Barcelona this season, and it is clear that his physical and mental strength will continue to play an important role in the success of the team in the future.