Jules Koundé

FRA

• #5 • Right Back

Jules Koundé

FRA

• #5 • Right Back

Club

Barcelona

League

La Liga

Position

Right Back

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

Nov 12, 1998 (27)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'11"

Weight

185 lb

National Team

France

Ranking

World Cup

2026 All matches

Overall grade

75.3

84/974

Impact score

6.9

232/974

Defender rank

31st

31/350

All rank

113th

113/974

Grades

Key Grades

2026 World Cup

Overall

32nd/356 DEF

75.3

Passing

171st/352 DEF

66.7

Crossing

96th/212 DEF

62.3

Duel

51st/338 DEF

74.2

1 V 1 Defending

4th/342 DEF

87.6

Positioning

21st/351 DEF

86.7

Overall Grades by game

2026 World Cup

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026 World Cup

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

672

Goals

Assists

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News

Oct 26, 2026

Could return vs. Alaves

Kounde (ankle) could be an option for Saturday's game against Alaves, according to Didac Peyret of SPORT.

Analysis: Manager Hansi Flick mentioned that Kounde was trending in the right direction after Sunday's loss to Real Madrid in El Clasico. If he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the coming days, Kounde could be an option to face Alaves since the defensive line needs depth and healthy players following the recent rash of injuries. A clearer picture will emerge when Barcelona resume training Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2026

Working toward full fitness

Kounde (ankle) may complete his rehabilitation in the next few weeks, with coach Hansi Flick mentioning him after Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid "Eric looks really good, and also Jules, so we have to see how they'll be, how the evolution is and if someone is available for Atletico."

Analysis: Kounde's status remains in doubt for next weekend's meeting with Alaves as he attempts to be match fit, if not in that game, for the subsequent matches against Aston Villa and Atletico Madrid in UCL and La Liga action, respectively. The defender hasn't played since Oct. 17, and his issue adds to the uncertainty on a right-back rotation that could also be without Eric Garcia (thigh) and Xavi Espart (ankle). While the French international seems to be close to a being available, his playing time may be managed in the short term until he has completed several training sessions with the squad.