Roony Bardghji

Footballer

Swedish Kuwait City, Kuwait

Quick Info

ProfessionFootballer
NationalitySwedish
Date of Birth15/11/2005
Age20 years
BirthplaceKuwait City, Kuwait

Latest News about Roony Bardghji

14/07/2025

Roony Bardghji completed his transfer from FC Copenhagen to Barcelona on a four-year contract for €2 million plus performance-related add-ons. The Swedish winger joined the Catalan club after recovering from a serious knee injury that sidelined him for nearly a year, becoming one of Europe's most in-demand young talents.

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Bio/Wiki

Roony Bardghji is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Barcelona. Born in Kuwait to a Syrian family from Aleppo, he moved to Kallinge, Sweden at age 6 in 2012 for better opportunities. He is known for his skill, pace, and goalscoring ability from the right flank, cutting in on his favoured left foot.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight73 kg

Personal Life

His father is a Manchester United enthusiast, which inspired his name. He started playing football with his father at age 3.

Family

Parents from Aleppo, Syria

Career

Clubs
  • name: FC Copenhagen years: 2020-2025 debut: 2022 milestones: Youngest player to debut and score in Danish Superliga; 15 goals in 84 appearances
  • name: Kallinge SK years: 2012-2019 notes: Youth career began at age 6
  • name: Rödeby AIF years: 2012-2019 notes: Youth team
  • name: Malmö FF years: 2019-2020 notes: Signed in 2019
  • name: FC Copenhagen years: 2020-2025 debut: 21/11/2021 milestones: Youngest player in club history at 16 years and 6 days; scored first Champions League goal on 08/11/2023 (87th minute winner vs Manchester United); 84 appearances, 15 goals, 1 assist; won 3 Danish Super League titles and 2 Danish Cups
Current ClubFC Barcelona
TransferSigned from FC Copenhagen on 14/07/2025 for €2 million with performance-related add-ons, four-year contract until 30/06/2029
InternationalSweden U21 (2 seasons); uncapped at senior level
InjuriesSerious knee injury sustained in May 2024 during training; sidelined for 334 days; returned to action on 31/03/2025
PositionRight Winger

Style Quotient

Tricky winger with strong goalscoring ability from the right flank

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Nicknamed 'Swedish Messi'
2. Started football with Kallinge SK, Rödeby AIF, Malmö FF
3. Made professional debut on 21/11/2021 as a 65th minute substitute in a 1-1 draw against Aarhus GF
4. Scored first goal for Copenhagen seven days after debut in a 3-1 victory against AaB
5. Made UEFA Champions League debut on 25/10/2022 against Sevilla
6. Became youngest player to score against Manchester United in the Champions League on 08/11/2023
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