History of Jules Koundé in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 13, 2026

Jules Koundé is a highly versatile French professional footballer recognized as one of the world's premier defenders. Known for his tactical intelligence, composure on the ball, and impressive recovery speed, he can effectively operate both as a central defender and a right-back. Koundé began his professional career at Bordeaux before rising to prominence at Sevilla, where he gained international acclaim for his defensive consistency. His success led to a high-profile move to FC Barcelona, where he has become a key fixture in their defensive line. Beyond his club career, Koundé is a vital member of the France national team, having represented his country in major international tournaments including the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship. Off the pitch, he is frequently noted for his distinct fashion sense, which has solidified his status as a prominent cultural figure in contemporary sports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

10 February 2018: First Career Ligue 1 Goal

On 10 February 2018, Koundé scored his first-ever goal in Ligue 1, which also served as his first competitive goal for the Bordeaux first team in a 3–2 win over Amiens.

12 January 2025: Supercopa de España Final Victory

On 12 January 2025, Jules Koundé helped Barcelona secure a 5–2 victory over Real Madrid in the 2025 Supercopa de España final, contributing an assist to Raphinha to extend the lead to 3–1.

13 January 2018: Ligue 1 Debut

Jules Koundé made his inaugural appearance in Ligue 1 on 13 January 2018, helping Bordeaux secure a 1–0 away victory against Troyes.

November 1998: Birth of Jules Koundé

Jules Olivier Koundé, who would grow up to become a prominent professional footballer for FC Barcelona and the France national team, was born in November 1998.

December 2004: Beginning of football career

In December 2004, at the age of six, Jules Koundé officially started his journey in football by joining the Fraternelle de Landiras club.

2009: Transfer to Olympique de Cérons

During the 2009–10 season, which began in 2009, Koundé continued his youth football progression by joining the club Olympique de Cérons.

2018: Appointment as patron

In 2018, Jules Koundé was honored by being named the patron of the football school where he started his early development.

July 2019: Transfer to Sevilla FC

On July 3, 2019, Jules Koundé officially transferred from Bordeaux to the Spanish club Sevilla for a reported fee of €25 million.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Appearance

During the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, which took place in 2021 due to prior delays, Jules Koundé made a single appearance for France, playing the full 90 minutes in a group stage match against Portugal.

May 2021: Selection for UEFA Euro 2020 France Squad

On 18 May 2021, Jules Koundé was officially named by manager Didier Deschamps as one of the 26 players selected to represent the France national football team at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.

June 2021: International Debut for France

On 2 June 2021, Jules Koundé made his senior debut for the France national team during a pre-tournament friendly match against Wales, entering the game as a second-half substitute for Benjamin Pavard.

October 2021: Victory in the 2021 UEFA Nations League Final

On 10 October 2021, Jules Koundé played the full duration of the match as France secured a 2–1 victory against Spain to win the 2021 UEFA Nations League final.

2021: 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship Participation

In 2021, Jules Koundé served as a key member of France's squad during the group stage of the 2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, where he anchored the central defense for all three matches and acted as captain during a 2–0 victory over Russia.

2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup Participation

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Jules Koundé served as a key member of the French national squad, starting as a right back in five out of seven matches as the team secured a runner-up finish against Argentina.

January 2023: First silverware with Barcelona

On 16 January 2023, Jules Koundé secured his first trophy with FC Barcelona after the team defeated Real Madrid 3–1 in the 2023 Supercopa de España final.

May 2023: First Barcelona goal and La Liga title

On 14 May 2023, Koundé scored his debut goal for Barcelona during a 4–2 victory against Espanyol, a match that officially confirmed Barcelona as the La Liga champions for the 2022–2023 season.

December 2023: Goal against Osasuna and Assist against Deportivo Alavés

During December 2023, Jules Koundé contributed significantly to Barcelona's performance. On 3 December 2023, he scored his second goal for the club during a 2–1 victory against Osasuna at El Sadar Stadium. Later, on 11 December 2023, he provided an assist to Robert Lewandowski in a 2–1 win against Deportivo Alavés.

February 2024: Assist against Getafe

On 24 February 2024, after transitioning back to the right-back position under manager Xavi, Jules Koundé assisted a goal for Raphinha during Barcelona's 4–0 victory over Getafe.

May 2024: Selection for UEFA Euro 2024

In May 2024, Jules Koundé was officially selected to join the French national team for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. During the competition, he played every minute of France's six matches as a right-back and earned the Man of the Match title following their 1–0 win against Belgium in the round of 16.

December 2025: Koundé scores twice against Eintracht Frankfurt

On 9 December 2025, Jules Koundé secured a 2–1 victory for Barcelona against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League. This match was significant as it marked Barcelona's return to hosting a Champions League game at Camp Nou for the first time in over three years due to stadium renovations.

May 2026: Selection for 2026 FIFA World Cup

On 14 May 2026, Jules Koundé was officially named as part of the 26-man national squad roster to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

29 July 2022: Transfer to FC Barcelona

On 29 July 2022, FC Barcelona officially announced that they had reached an agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of Jules Koundé.

7 January 2018: First Team Debut for Bordeaux

On 7 January 2018, Jules Koundé made his professional first-team debut for Bordeaux during a Coupe de France match against Granville, playing all 120 minutes in a 2–1 loss.