The French forward who wore the Barcelona shirt for two seasons did not shine as brightly as he did later at Atlético Madrid. Here, his numbers are examined from the perspective of a Barça supporter.
Antoine Griezmann figures prominently this Sunday in the LaLiga 2023-2024 clash between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid on matchday 15. The French striker returns to face the club he represented between 2019 and 2021, a reminder of how his career path evolved after leaving the Catalan capital.
With that context in mind, it is useful to revisit the statistics Griezmann posted during his time at Barcelona, a period in which he did not quite reach the peaks he would later achieve at Atletico Madrid. The numbers illuminate a chapter that remains part of his larger football story.
Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona: statistics, appearances, goals, and assists
During his stint with Barcelona, the forward played a total of 102 matches across the 2019/20 and 2020/21 seasons. He found the back of the net 35 times, including a penalty, and contributed 17 assists, delivering roughly one goal every 219 minutes on average. Those figures suggest he did not meet the lofty expectations associated with a player of his caliber.
Across those 102 appearances, Griezmann came off the bench a maximum of 13 times and was substituted off 50 times. He also picked up nine disciplinary cautions along the way, a reflection of the intense, high-stakes environment surrounding Barca during that period.
The 2021 Copa del Rey remains his sole silverware with Barcelona. In that season, his performances showed a notable rise, a boost that complemented Ronald Koeman’s plans and helped the coach feel satisfied with Griezmann’s contributions in his first year in charge. Griezmann supplied three goals and four assists in the cup run, forming a crucial part of the campaign’s turning point for the club.
In the cup final, he even scored one of the goals that helped seal the trophy, marking Koeman’s first championship as a Barcelona coach. At the time, little did anyone know that this would be the only title he would win with the club before returning to the capital of Spain.
Griezmann in review for Barcelona
- 102 games
- 35 goals
- 17 assists
- 1 title
Note: these figures come from contemporary match records and season summaries reported by credible outlets in football coverage. (Goal)