Xavi Espart

BAR

• #12 • Left Back

Xavi Espart

BAR

• #12 • Left Back

Nationality

Spain

Position

Left Back

Role

Possession Builder

Birthdate (Age)

May 21, 2007 (19)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'9"

Club

Barcelona

League

La Liga

Ranking

La Liga

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

75.2

64/444

Impact score

7.4

15/444

Position rank

3rd

3/169 DEF

All rank

25th

25/444

Top 5 Leagues

2026/2027 All matches

Position rank

35th

35/794 DEF

All rank

137th

137/2,069

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 La Liga

Overall

19th/169 DEF

75.2

Passing

28th/169 DEF

75.7

Crossing

35th/120 DEF

64.1

Duel

115th/167 DEF

62.5

1 V 1 Defending

20th/165 DEF

76.6

Positioning

66th/169 DEF

70.6

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 La Liga

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 La Liga

Appearances

Starts

Minutes

685

Goals

Assists

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News

Oct 26, 2026

Ruled out seven weeks

Espart is expected to miss approximately seven weeks after medical examinations confirmed a syndesmosis injury in his right ankle sustained during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid, according to the club.

Analysis: Espart faces an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a significant ankle injury during Sunday's El Clasico against Real Madrid. The young defender was forced off in the 29th minute following a collision with an opposing player, with subsequent medical examinations confirming damage to the syndesmosis joint in his right ankle. Barcelona have established an estimated recovery period of seven weeks, potentially keeping Espart unavailable until mid-December. The setback comes at an unfortunate time for the youngster, who had recently established himself as a starting option at full-back amid Barcelona's defensive injury problems. Alex Balde replaced him during Sunday's encounter and is expected to benefit from increased playing time while Espart recovers. The defender will now focus on his rehabilitation, with his return to competitive action dependent on how his ankle responds to treatment over the coming weeks.

Oct 25, 2026

Off with ankle injury

Espart was forced off the field in the 29th minute of Sunday's match against Real Madrid due to an apparent ankle injury.

Analysis: Espart was holding the starting role for Barcelona at full-back recently, but had to give up his spot before halftime Sunday, appearing to come away from a challenge with a twisted ankle. He should be set for testing immediately as they address the issue, hoping he doesn't miss too much time, if any at all. He was replaced by Alex Balde, likely his replacement moving forward if Espart does miss time due to the injuries in the defense.