18-year-old prodigy full-back trying to convince Hansi Flick for a first-team chance

FC Barcelona's season so far has been pretty excellent, apart from those two disappointing losses that arrived against Monaco and Osasuna. While this has been a brilliant team effort overall, till now, with the front three scoring goals, the midfield controlling the game for the club, and the defense being much solid, there has been a standout Barca star with an extraordinary achievement not shared by the rest.

18-year-old prodigy full-back trying to convince Hansi Flick for a first-team chance

As per stats, Barca's star full-back Joules Kounde has been the only player in the Blaugrana club to feature in every single minute of footballing action for them. While this stat clearly shows the brilliance the right-back has been showing in the role, it also shows Hansi Flick's trust in the player for the esteemed role. So far this season, much praise has been given to Barcelona's front three deservedly, but credit needs to be given to Kounde, who has emerged as the best improvised Barcelona player in the last few seasons.

However, this interesting stat comes with its own challenges as well. Given that the Frenchman has been indulged in every minute for Barca this season, it is certain that he would need to be rested soon, and then questions could be raised over the right-back position. However, the recent reports about an 18-year-old prodigy find much positive for the club, with the full-back pushing for a role in the XI.

Hector Fort, another prodigy from Barca's infamous La Masia academy, has been one of the best prospects for the club in the backline. Considering the same, Fort was awarded with his senior team debut in La Liga by Barca's ex-manager Xavi in the 2023/24 campaign. Although the right-back had looked decent enough in the role, things haven't been going smoothly for the youngster since the start of this season.

Out of FC Barcelona's 10 fixtures so far, despite being featured in 5 games, Fort has had less than 75 minutes of play this season. Moreover, a significant part of this had come into the club's recent UCL fixture, with the 18-year-old youngster coming on in the 62nd minute against Young Boys. However, reports suggest that Hector Fort has started trying significantly harder to steer his way into the club's XI.

As per reports from Barca insider Toni Juanmarti, prodigy fullback Hector Fort is slowly trying to convince Barca boss Flick that he deserves a chance in the team. Not to forget, he has been the only available player yet to make a start for the Blaugrana club this season, but it seems, he is creating the opportunity soon.

Moreover, what has been significantly positive from Flick's entourage is that he considers Fort to be a suitable substitute for Jules Kounde, who would need a rest sometime later. As per reports, Hansi Flick has been motivating the 18-year-old, saying that 'he can do more' in some training sessions, referring to his attitude.

Overall, Barca's prodigy right-back Hector Fort pushing his way for a start in the playing XI could be significantly beneficial for the club. Considering the club's busy schedule upcoming after the international break, Fort's wish might become a reality, with him stepping up in star full-back Kounde's role at Barca.