Barcelona’s project under Hansi Flick continues to take shape, with several key figures playing important roles in the German coach’s plans. Among them are Pau Cubarsí, Raphinha and João Cancelo. 👀
🇩🇪 HANSI FLICK — THE MAN IN CHARGE
Flick remains Barcelona’s head coach, overseeing a squad that blends established stars with some of the most exciting young players in European football. The club’s official squad list confirms Flick as coach for the 2026/27 campaign.
🇪🇸 PAU CUBARSÍ — THE YOUNG DEFENSIVE STAR 🛡️🔥
Cubarsí has become one of the most important young defenders in Barcelona’s squad.
At such a young age, his composure, passing ability and intelligence in possession have made him a natural fit for a Barcelona side that wants to control games from the back.
The club has officially assigned Cubarsí the No. 5 shirt for the 2026/27 season, underlining his place within the first-team setup.
🇧🇷 RAPHINHA — THE ATTACKING FORCE ⚡🔥
Raphinha continues to be one of Flick’s major attacking weapons.
The Brazilian winger enjoyed an extraordinary 2025/26 campaign, and his relationship with Flick has been an important part of his development at Barça. The club’s official profile credits him with 34 goals and 22 assists in 57 matches during the 2024/25 season under Flick.
And he has already produced another huge moment this season.
Raphinha scored a hat-trick against Racing Santander in Barcelona’s 7–2 victory in September, while Flick recorded a seventh consecutive win to begin the league campaign.
🇵🇹 JOÃO CANCELO — BACK TO STAY! 🔥
Cancelo is another fascinating piece of Flick’s squad.
After two previous loan spells at Barcelona, the Portuguese full-back returned permanently in August 2026, signing a contract through June 2029.
His versatility is one of his biggest strengths. Cancelo can operate on either side of the defence and has also demonstrated the ability to move into midfield.
Flick has already spoken highly of what Cancelo can offer Barcelona in attack, while the defender has made it clear that returning to Barça permanently was something he wanted.
🔵🔴 FLICK HAS A POWERFUL MIX
With Cubarsí anchoring the defence, Cancelo providing versatility and Raphinha leading the attacking charge, Flick has three players capable of influencing games in very different ways.
Cubarsí brings composure. 🛡️
Cancelo brings versatility. ⚡
Raphinha brings goals and creativity. 🔥
Flick brings the tactical vision. 🧠
And with Barcelona already making a strong start to the 2026/27 campaign, these players will be central to the story as the season develops. 👀🔵🔴
BARÇA ARE MOVING FORWARD — AND FLICK HAS HIS MEN READY. 🔥🏆
