Five things to know about Baba Kourouma, the Guinean talent from La Masia | OneFootball

What should you know about Baba Kourouma?

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True to his management style, Hansi Flick, the head coach of FC Barcelona, has called up Baba Kourouma to train with the first team. The Guinean has earned this privilege at just 16 years old.

Here are five things to know about this young Guinean gem:

- Born on February 23, 2009, Baba Kourouma plays as a central defender, a position where the Catalan club has often faced shortages in recent years.

- A true product of Barça, he played with the U18 squad in the 2024-2025 season and is now featuring for the U19s this year.

- He is the brother of Ilaix Moriba, a former Barça player who currently plays for Celta Vigo.

- He extended his contract with Barça last May, committing to the club until June 2028.

- He holds both Spanish and Guinean nationality but has yet to represent any national team, not even at youth level.