Shirt number history

Barcelona’s number 12

8 players have worn the first-team number 12 since 1995-96.

In 2026-27 it is worn by Xavi Espart. The player who wore it for the most seasons is Sergi Barjuán (7 seasons).

Seasons Player Total
2026-27 Xavi Espart 1 season
2021-22 Martin Braithwaite 1 season
2020-21 Riqui Puig 1 season
2014-15 – 2019-20 · part of the season Rafinha 6 seasons
2012-13 – 2013-14 Jonathan dos Santos 2 seasons
2003-04 – 2006-07 Giovanni van Bronckhorst 4 seasons
2002-03 Philippe Christanval 1 season
1995-96 – 2001-02 Sergi Barjuán 7 seasons

Barcelona number 12 FAQ

Who wears the number 12 at Barcelona?
In 2026-27 it is worn by Xavi Espart.
How many players have worn Barcelona’s number 12?
Since 1995-96, 8 players have worn the first-team number 12.
Who wore Barcelona’s number 12 the longest?
The player who wore it for the most seasons is Sergi Barjuán (7 seasons).

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Source: English Wikipedia season articles (CC BY-SA 4.0) and the current official squad. First-team numbers only.