25. Iker Rodríguez

A native of Sabadell in Catalonia, he joined Barça’s youth academy as an U8 from local side Can Rull. From an early age, he showed a great ability to absorb everything taught at La Masia, progressing steadily through the ranks and establishing himself as one of the most exciting goalkeeping prospects developed by the club.

In 2024, at the age of 16, he trained with the first team for the first time under Flick, while still playing as goalkeeper for the U19 B team. At the same time, alongside his impressive performances for Barça, he became a regular in the Spanish national you teams. During the 2024/25 season, he was also part of the squad that won the UEFA Youth League.

Throughout the 2025/26 season, he stood out for the U19 A team and spent much of the summer of 2026 training with the first team during pre-season, before officially joining the Barça Atlètic squad

TECHNICAL PROFILE 

Iker Rodríguez is a modern goalkeeper in every sense of the word, of the kind that Barça values so highly. Composed and technically proficient with the ball at his feet, he displays reflexes and composure far beyond his years, inspiring confidence in his team mates. He has all the attributes needed to succeed at the highest level.