Barcelona very happy with 17-year-old La Masia ace, could soon make first-team breakthrough

Barcelona’s academy, known as La Masia, has consistently produced talented players like Ansu Fati, Gavi, Alejandro Balde, Lamine Yamal, and Fermin Lopez in recent years.

In the months and years ahead, we can expect to see more promising players rise to the senior team, thanks to the abundance of talent in La Masia.

Already, players like Marc Casado, Angel Alarcon, and Aleix Garrido have had a taste of first-team football, and there are more talented youngsters like Pau Cubarsi, Pau Prim, and Marc Guiu knocking on the doors.

Hector Fort: A Rising Star

One young gem from La Masia who has been making waves lately is Hector Fort, a promising defensive prospect.

According to a report by Mundo Deportivo, the Barcelona management is delighted with the progress and development of the 17-year-old right-back.

Despite his young age, Hector Fort has already made a breakthrough with Barcelona Atletic, starting in seven league fixtures this season, with coach Rafa Marquez favoring him over new signing Trilli.

He has demonstrated strong attacking and defensive abilities for the reserve team and even scored a goal in his seven appearances this season.

A First-Team Opportunity?

The report reveals that Barcelona’s sports management has been highly impressed with Hector Fort’s recent evolution.

If he continues to progress at this rate, there’s a possibility of him earning a call-up to the first-team under Xavi’s leadership.

Given the right-back position has been a concern for Barcelona recently, and with current injury issues for Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde, there could be an opening for Fort if Xavi decides to move Joao Cancelo to left-back.