Jules Kounde
27-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
GTD
Injury Strain
Est. Return 6/16/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Kounde logged 32 appearances in La Liga during the 2024/25 season, scoring two goals and adding three assists. He offered defensive reliability and supported the attack from the right-back spot he grew comfortable in, setting a career high in goal contributions. His consistency and fitness made him one of the most used players in the squad with over 2,600 league minutes, to the point where coach Hansi Flick had to force him to rest. Even then, he suffered a hamstring injury late in the campaign. Heading into 2025/26, Kounde remains vital to Barcelona's defensive setup and that was evident when he missed time. When healthy, he'll be a cornerstone in both La Liga and European competition, with the aim to be even more impactful at both ends of the pitch.
Will be available for WC opener
Kounde (strain) will be available for France's World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday, according to Loic Tanzi and Damien Degorre of L'Equipe.
ANALYSIS
Kounde was subbed off from the friendly against Northern Ireland on Monday due to a muscular injury, but the defender was fully recovered 48 hours after the match and has been training in full in recent days. Thus, the Barcelona right-back should be in the starting lineup against Senegal and shouldn't have any limitations in terms of playing time.
Kounde was subbed off from the friendly against Northern Ireland on Monday due to a muscular injury, but the defender was fully recovered 48 hours after the match and has been training in full in recent days. Thus, the Barcelona right-back should be in the starting lineup against Senegal and shouldn't have any limitations in terms of playing time.
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Forced off with muscular injury
Kounde's substitution against Northern Ireland was due to a muscular injury, L'equipe reports.
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Expected to start at right-back
Kounde has been named in France's World Cup squad and is expected to be one of the first names on coach Didier Deschamps' teamsheet throughout the tournament.
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Left out for season finale
Kounde (undisclosed) has been left out of Barcelona's squad for Saturday's season finale against Valencia.
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Doubt for season finale
Kounde (undisclosed) did not train Friday due to a small issue that the medical staff are managing, leaving his availability for Saturday's season finale against Valencia uncertain, according to coach Hansi Flick. "He'll be playing in the World Cup, and he's having some issues, so we're being careful with him. Playing in the World Cup is a huge goal for everyone, and that's why he hasn't been training. We're taking good care of him and managing his situation well; he's undergoing treatment and working on it. He's progressing well."
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No longer banned
Kounde has served his La Liga suspension and is available to play going forward.
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Reds ready to make move?
Liverpool are ready to make a move to sign Kounde in the summer, according to Tribal Football.
ANALYSIS
Liverpool need to bolster their defensive line ahead of the 2026/27 season, and they have holes to fill at both right-back and center-back. Kounde could be an excellent addition for the Anfield side, and the Reds are expected to launch a massive bid to sign the Frenchman, who could leave Barca in the summer if the right offer comes along.
Liverpool need to bolster their defensive line ahead of the 2026/27 season, and they have holes to fill at both right-back and center-back. Kounde could be an excellent addition for the Anfield side, and the Reds are expected to launch a massive bid to sign the Frenchman, who could leave Barca in the summer if the right offer comes along.