Noah Darvich Marks Milestone with First Start for Barça Atlètic

Noah Darvich (Fribourg, 2005) earned his first starting spot in the recent match against Fuenlabrada, which concluded Barça Atlètic’s campaign in the Primera Federación. The newly crowned U-17 World Champion had previously started in Youth League games but hadn’t featured in a league match. In the current season, the young German midfielder has participated in 9 matches, accumulating a total of 229 minutes on the field.

Secured for 2.5 million euros this past summer, Noah Darvich quickly became a key player for the German national team, earning several MVP awards for both goals and assists. However, Rafa Márquez, the coach of the reserve team, prefers a gradual approach to Darvich’s adaptation. His inclusion in the starting lineup represents a significant personal triumph and acknowledgment of his consistent training. The player sees it as a step forward.

Noah Darvich arrived in Barcelona in early December after clinching the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia. Since then, he had only made substitute appearances against Unionistas and Arenteiro.