Shirt number history

Barcelona’s number 6

11 players have worn the first-team number 6 since 1995-96.

In 2026-27 it is worn by Gavi. The player who wore it for the most seasons is Xavi (14 seasons).

Seasons Player Total
2022-23 – 2026-27 · part of the season Gavi 5 seasons
2021-22 Riqui Puig 1 season
2020-21 · part of the season Carles Aleñá 1 season
2018-19 – 2019-20 · part of the season Jean-Clair Todibo 2 seasons
2016-17 – 2018-19 · part of the season Denis Suárez 3 seasons
2015-16 Dani Alves 1 season
2001-02 – 2014-15 Xavi 14 seasons
2000-01 Iván de la Peña 1 season
1999-00 Ronald de Boer 1 season
1997-98 – 1998-99 Óscar García 2 seasons
1995-96 – 1996-97 José Mari Bakero 2 seasons

Barcelona number 6 FAQ

Who wears the number 6 at Barcelona?
In 2026-27 it is worn by Gavi.
How many players have worn Barcelona’s number 6?
Since 1995-96, 11 players have worn the first-team number 6.
Who wore Barcelona’s number 6 the longest?
The player who wore it for the most seasons is Xavi (14 seasons).

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