Jules Koundé is 27 years old in 2026, born on 12 November 1998. France Defender for Barcelona.
| Appearances | 3 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 |
| Red Cards | — |
| Goals / Match | 0.00 |
📖 Jules Koundé: Biography & Story
Barcelona's composed defender: a French international who has mastered centre-back and right-back.
Jules Koundé developed into one of La Liga's most complete young defenders at Sevilla, winning the Europa League and earning a reputation for his pace, positioning and comfort on the ball, before Barcelona signed him in the summer of 2022.
At Barcelona, he has proven his versatility, performing at a high level both as a right-back and as a central defender, giving Barcelona's coaching staff genuine tactical flexibility across the back line.
For France, he has become an established international, continuing to build on the reputation he built in Spanish football as one of Europe's most reliable defenders.
🗺️ Career Journey
Ligue 1 breakthrough as a young centre-back
UEFA Europa League winner
Versatile across right-back and centre-back
🏆 Honours & Achievements
👨👩👦 Personal Life & Family
Jules Koundé was born on 12 November 1998 in Paris, France. He came through Bordeaux's academy in French football before a standout season established him as one of Ligue 1's most promising young centre-backs, leading directly to a move to Sevilla in Spain.
Koundé is known for his composed, studious approach to the game, having studied for a business degree alongside his early football career, a path he has spoken about as important for keeping perspective on life outside football.
💡 Did You Know?: Jules Trivia
He studied towards a business degree during his early career, balancing academic study with professional football.
He can play equally effectively as a right-back or a central defender, giving Barcelona significant tactical flexibility.
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