Owned by members
More than 140,000 socis elect the club president and hold the club to account — a rare model in modern elite football.
Barcelona · Est. 1899
More thana club.
Founded in 1899, FC Barcelona is one of football's great institutions — five-time European champions, a home for the world's finest talent, and a symbol of Catalan identity known everywhere as the Blaugrana.
The club
A team carried by its people
Since 1899, Barça has been owned by its members — the socis — rather than a single owner. That idea sits behind the motto “Més que un club”: more than a club. On the pitch it has meant a commitment to attacking football and to promoting talent from its own academy.
From Johan Cruyff's Dream Team to the record-breaking sides of the 2000s and 2010s, the club's identity has stayed remarkably consistent: keep the ball, play forward, and give young players a stage.
At a glance
What makes Barça, Barça
Spotify Camp Nou
The club's landmark home has long been one of Europe's largest stadiums and is being rebuilt as part of the Espai Barça project.
La Masia academy
The youth academy that produced Messi, Xavi, Iniesta and Guardiola — the heartbeat of the club's playing philosophy.
Key statistics
1899Founded
29La Liga titles
5European Cups
32Copa del Rey
Club motto
“Més que un club”
More than a club — the phrase that has defined FC Barcelona for generations.