Shirt number history

Barcelona’s number 28

9 players have worn the first-team number 28 since 1995-96.

In 2026-27 nobody wears the number 28 in the first team. The player who wore it for the most seasons is Rubén (3 seasons).

Seasons Player Total
2008-09 Sergio Busquets 1 season
2004-05 – 2006-07 Rubén 3 seasons
2003-04 Albert Jorquera 1 season
2001-02 Thiago Motta 1 season
2000-01 Sergio Santamaría 1 season
1999-00 Gabri 1 season
1998-99 Francesc Arnau 1 season
1997-98 Carles Puyol 1 season
1996-97 Francesc Arnau 1 season
1995-96 Toni Velamazán 1 season

Barcelona number 28 FAQ

Who wears the number 28 at Barcelona?
In 2026-27 nobody wears the number 28 in the first team.
How many players have worn Barcelona’s number 28?
Since 1995-96, 9 players have worn the first-team number 28.
Who wore Barcelona’s number 28 the longest?
The player who wore it for the most seasons is Rubén (3 seasons).

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