Valentín Barco is represented by the football agency Gestifute. The player currently plays for Chelsea FC; the current market value is €40.00m. Under contract until 30.06.2033.

timeline Career History

19/20

Boca Jun. U20

20/21

Boca Juniors II

23/24

Boca Juniors

23/24

Brighton

24/25

Sevilla

24/25

Brighton

24/25

Strasbourg

24/25

Brighton

25/26

Strasbourg

26/27

Chelsea

Rating

CEN

Chelsea FC

Valentín Barco

Argentina • Central Midfield visibility1,6M

Q107542811

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TEC

TAC

DEF

CRE

AGE

Height: 1,70

Foot: Left

euro €40.00m

support_agent Agent: Gestifute

ATT: Attacking • TEC: Technical • TAC: Tactical • DEF: Defending • CRE: Creativity

Personal details

Date of Birth: 23.07.2004
Place of birth: 25 de Mayo, Argentina
Nationality: Argentina
League: Premier League
Shirt number: 4

info About Valentín Barco

Valentín Barco is a 22-year-old Central Midfield from Argentina. Valentín Barco has played for Chelsea FC since 2026. The contract runs until June 2033. Current estimated market value: €40.00m. Valentín Barco is represented by the football agency Gestifute. 10 transfers on record; the highest fee was €40.00m for the 2026 move from Strasbourg to Chelsea. In the 2026/2027 Premier League season: 4 matches, 0 goals and 0 assists. Height 1.70 m, preferred foot: left.

Who is Valentín Barco's agent?

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Valentín Barco is represented by the football agency Gestifute.

Which club does Valentín Barco play for?

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Valentín Barco currently plays for Chelsea FC as a Central Midfield.

What is Valentín Barco's market value?

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Valentín Barco's market value is estimated at around €40.00m (2026 data).

Where is Valentín Barco from?

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Valentín Barco holds Argentina nationality.

How old is Valentín Barco?

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Valentín Barco is 22 years old.

scoreboard Recent Matches

Date	Opponent	Score	Rating
31 Oct 2026	Manchester United (H) Premier League	2 - 0 (W)	6.2
28 Oct 2026	Liverpool FC (A) EFL Cup	7 - 6 (L)	6.6
24 Oct 2026	Tottenham Hotspur (H) Premier League	0 - 2 (L)	–
17 Oct 2026	Everton (A) Premier League	0 - 2 (W)	–
6 Oct 2026	Benin (H) International Friendly Games	3 - 0 (W)	–

Market Value & Form

Premier League 2026/2027

Market Value

Comparison of two independent sources

Current Value

€40.00m

Model Estimate

€51,6m

€46,4m – €56,7m

20232026

Season Form

Goals

0 / xG 0.58

Assists

0 / xA 0.11

Shooting

Pass accuracy

90.9

Goals

Assists

Rating

%26

Bars show the player's league percentile.

Detailed Statistics Show expand_more

Percentages show the player's league percentile.

Shooting

Goals 0 %0

xG 0.58 %78

xG excl. penalty 0.58 %78

Shooting 3 %34

Physical

Top speed (km/h) 30.2 %16

Distance covered (m) 17847.6 %8

Running distance (m) 4243.9 %5

Sprint distance (m) 412.9 %22

Sprints 21 %20

Passing

Assists 0 %0

xA 0.11 %15

Accurate passes 90 %19

Pass accuracy % 90.9 %84

Accurate long balls 3 %14

Long ball accuracy % 50.0 %42

Line-breaking passes 20 %15

Possession

Duels won 10 %16

Duels won % 52.6 %53

Aerials won 2 %15

Aerials won % 66.7 %78

Touches 125 %12

Touches in opposition box 4 %35

Dispossessed 5 %31

Fouls won 4 %42

Defending

Defensive actions 14 %4

Tackles 4 %18

Interceptions 4 %31

Fouls committed 2 %85

Recoveries 6 %3

Clean sheets 0 %0

Goals conceded while on pitch 3 %76

xG against while on pitch 2.88 %86

Discipline

Yellow cards 1 %35

Red cards 0 %100

Skill profile

Scores on a 0–100 scale; data: Premier League 2026/2027.

60,1 Overall

Ranked #93 of 111 players in the same position

Creative Playmaker

Recent match scores

51 Manchester United
80 Brentford
53 Hull City
59 Brighton & Hove Albion

Shooting 53,6 #91/91
Passing 70,4 #41/111
Crossing 56,0 #88/92
On ball attacking 58,8 #90/107
Duels 63,6 #55/109
1v1 defending 57,4 #101/109
Positioning 56,8 #103/106
Ball control 68,6 #31/111

newspaper Latest news

6 Nov 2026
Limited to backup role

Barco has been limited to a substitute role in Chelsea's midfield, making just four Premier League appearances this season, including one start.
23 Sep 2026
Makes first league start

Barco recorded three tackles and two interceptions while making his first Premier League start of the season in Chelsea's 3-0 loss to Brentford.
11 Aug 2026
Arrives at Cobham

Barco returned to Chelsea on Tuesday for pre-season work ahead of the 2026/27 season.
2 Aug 2026
Joins Chelsea

Barco has completed a transfer to Chelsea from Strasbourg, according to his former club.
14 May 2026
Scores in return

Barco (ankle) scored a goal off three shots (two on target), sent in two inaccurate crosses and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brest.

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Careers

Club career

Chelsea Current
08.2026 – present

7 apps · 1 goals

chevron_rightSeason breakdown

Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating

2026/2027 7.15

Premier Lig 4 0 0 6.56

EFL Cup 3 1 1 7.94
Strasbourg
07.2025 – 08.2026

43 apps · 3 goals

chevron_rightSeason breakdown

Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating

2025/2026 7.29

Ligue 1 27 2 4 7.16

Conference League 12 1 0 7.08

Coupe de France 4 0 5 8.86
Brighton & Hove Albion
07.2025 – 07.2025

0 apps · 0 goals
Strasbourg Loan
02.2025 – 06.2025

15 apps · 0 goals

chevron_rightSeason breakdown

Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating

2024/2025 7.28

Ligue 1 14 0 2 7.33

Coupe de France 1 0 0 6.65
Sevilla Loan
08.2024 – 02.2025

9 apps · 0 goals

chevron_rightSeason breakdown

Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating

2024/2025 7.04

La Liga 7 0 0 6.76

Copa del Rey 2 0 0 8.04
Brighton & Hove Albion
01.2024 – 08.2024

7 apps · 0 goals

chevron_rightSeason breakdown

Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating

2023/2024 6.23

Premier Lig 6 0 0 6.18

FA Cup 1 0 0 6.55
Boca Juniors
06.2021 – 01.2024

35 apps · 2 goals

chevron_rightSeason breakdown

Competition Apps Goals Assists Rating

2023 7.06

Liga Profesional 20 1 3 6.97

Copa Libertadores 9 1 1 7.17

Copa Argentina 3 0 0 7.40

2021 6.82

Liga Profesional 3 0 0 6.82

National team

Argentina 03.2024

7 apps · 2 goals

Argentina U23 01.2024

5 apps · 0 goals

Argentina U20 05.2023

4 apps · 0 goals

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Passing

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Makes first league start

Arrives at Cobham

Joins Chelsea

Scores in return

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