Quick Info
| Profession | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Date of Birth | 15/11/2005 |
| Age | 20 years |
| Birthplace | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
Latest News about Roony Bardghji
28/01/2026
By January 2026, Roony Bardghji had established himself as a key component in Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad, accumulating 17 appearances across four competitions with 490 minutes on the pitch and contributing goals and assists. At 20 years old, he became Lamine Yamal's replacement on the right wing, with Flick opting for him as a starter in the last three matches when the Spain international could not participate.
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, and the move was officially confirmed by Barcelona.
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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. | |
| Roony Bardghji is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Barcelona. Born in Kuwait City 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. He represents the Sweden national team and is considered a key component in Hansi Flick's squad, often serving as a replacement for Lamine Yamal on the right wing. |
Physical Stats & More
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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 | |
| Family has Armenian ancestry through his paternal grandfather |
Career
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| Current Club | FC Barcelona |
| Transfer | Signed from FC Copenhagen on 14/07/2025 for €2 million with performance-related add-ons, four-year contract until 30/06/2029 |
| International | Sweden U21 (2 seasons); uncapped at senior level; plays for Sweden national team |
| Injuries | Serious knee injury sustained in May 2024 during training; sidelined for 334 days; returned to action on 31/03/2025 |
| Position | Right Winger |
Style Quotient
| Tricky winger with strong goalscoring ability from the right flank | |
| Left-footed attacker |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/roony.bardghji/ |
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 | |
| 7. Serves as Lamine Yamal's replacement on the right wing for Hansi Flick's Barcelona squad |