Andreu Fontàs is a Champions League-winning footballer who rose through the ranks at FC Barcelona. Coached by Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, he broke into Barça’s first team, scoring in the Champions League and playing alongside legends like Messi, Puyol, Piqué, Busquets, and Iniesta.
In this episode, Fontàs opens up about his time at La Masia, shares funny behind-the-scenes stories from his early years, and explains why Major League Soccer became the unexpected final chapter that helped him fall back in love with the game and more.
Whether you're an aspiring player, a lifelong Barça fan, or simply curious about the mindset behind greatness, this conversation is filled with honest insights, raw stories, and powerful lessons on leadership, resilience, and humility in football.
Highlights:- Breaking into Barça’s first team under Pep Guardiola
- What it’s like to train with Messi, Iniesta, and Puyol
- Learning the Barça way at La Masia
- Funny stories from his early days living at La Masia
- The mental battles after injury and setbacks
- Why MLS helped him rediscover the joy of football
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