Fifteen-year-old Ebrima Tunkara made his first start for Barcelona Athletic in a 2-0 away victory against Valencia. The young midfielder stood out both offensively and defensively, earning commendations from the team’s coach, Juliano Belletti.
Belletti praised Tunkara’s eagerness to take on opponents and contribute on both ends of the pitch. Despite injury issues and challenges this season, the coach emphasized the squad's positive mindset and ongoing effort to improve results.
Tunkara signed a new contract with Barcelona during the winter and is already making waves within the club for his potential. Given the squad’s injury problems, he is likely to see increased playing time as the season progresses.
His debut illustrates Barcelona’s continued trust in homegrown talents and their integration into the team—crucial for the club’s youth development strategy. Tunkara’s development is set to be an important asset for Barcelona Athletic moving forward.
