Deco explains why Barcelona chose Gordon over Rashford
Barcelona's sporting director says Anthony Gordon fit the club's style better than Marcus Rashford, who has now returned to Manchester United after his loan.
Marcus Rashford
Forward · Barcelona
61
Matches
29
In the starting XI
905
Minutes
14
Goals
15
Assists
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
Manchester United
Sabah FA
UEFA Champions League
|
4:0 | |
Everton
Manchester United
Premier League
|
2:2 | |
Manchester United
Ipswich
Premier League
|
5:2 | |
Hull City
Manchester United
Premier League
|
2:0 | |
France
England
World Cup
|
4:6 | |
England
Argentina
World Cup
|
1:2 | |
Norway
England
World Cup
|
1:2 | |
Mexico
England
World Cup
|
2:3 | |
England
Congo DR
World Cup
|
2:1 | |
Panama
England
World Cup
|
0:2 |
Season statistics
61
Matches
29
In the starting XI
14
Goals
15
Assists
905
Minutes
| Competition | Season | Games |
|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 2025 | 33 |
| UEFA Champions League | 2025 | 12 |
| World Cup | 2026 | 8 |
| Premier League | 2026 | 3 |
| Friendlies | 2026 | 3 |
| UEFA Champions League | 2026 | 1 |
Career path
- 2018 — 2027 — now Manchester United 356 matches
- 2026 Barcelona 49 matches
- 2025 Aston Villa 17 matches
Career
| Season | Club | Competition | Games | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Manchester United | Premier League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 25/26 | Barcelona | LaLiga | 32 | 8 | 10 | 1 762 |
| 25/26 | Barcelona | UEFA Champions League | 11 | 5 | 4 | 579 |
| 25/26 | Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 4 | 1 | 1 | 249 |
| 25/26 | Barcelona | Supercopa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 24/25 | Manchester United | Premier League | 15 | 4 | 1 | 982 |
| 24/25 | Aston Villa | Premier League | 10 | 2 | 3 | 444 |
| 24/25 | Manchester United | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 | 1 | 309 |
| 24/25 | Aston Villa | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 309 |
| 24/25 | Aston Villa | FA Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 187 |
| 24/25 | Manchester United | EFL Cup | 2 | 2 | 1 | 126 |
| 24/25 | Manchester United | Community Shield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 23/24 | Manchester United | Premier League | 33 | 7 | 3 | 2 278 |
| 23/24 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | 1 | 1 | 464 |
| 23/24 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 4 | 0 | 2 | 290 |
| 23/24 | Manchester United | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 22/23 | Manchester United | Premier League | 35 | 17 | 6 | 2 891 |
| 22/23 | Manchester United | UEFA Europa League | 9 | 6 | 2 | 560 |
| 22/23 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 6 | 1 | 2 | 483 |
| 22/23 | Manchester United | EFL Cup | 6 | 6 | 2 | 370 |
| 21/22 | Manchester United | Premier League | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 233 |
| 21/22 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 5 | 1 | 0 | 257 |
| 21/22 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 167 |
| 20/21 | Manchester United | Premier League | 37 | 11 | 13 | 2 924 |
| 20/21 | Manchester United | UEFA Europa League | 7 | 2 | 1 | 437 |
| 20/21 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 6 | 6 | 1 | 416 |
| 20/21 | Manchester United | EFL Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 | 145 |
| 20/21 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | 226 |
| 19/20 | Manchester United | Premier League | 31 | 17 | 9 | 2 655 |
| 19/20 | Manchester United | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 1 | 2 | 414 |
| 19/20 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 172 |
| 19/20 | Manchester United | EFL Cup | 3 | 4 | 1 | 232 |
| 18/19 | Manchester United | Premier League | 33 | 10 | 7 | 2 344 |
| 18/19 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 2 | 1 | 724 |
| 18/19 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 | 224 |
| 17/18 | Manchester United | Premier League | 35 | 7 | 5 | 1 807 |
| 17/18 | Manchester United | UEFA Champions League | 8 | 3 | 2 | 344 |
| 17/18 | Manchester United | FA Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 263 |
| 17/18 | Manchester United | EFL Cup | 3 | 2 | 2 | 221 |
| 17/18 | Manchester United | UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
Transfers
Transfers- 25/26 Barcelona Bàsquet Man Utd
- 25/26 Man Utd Barcelona Bàsquet
- 24/25 Aston Villa Man Utd
- 24/25 Man Utd Aston Villa
- 15/16 Man Utd U18 Man Utd
- 14/15 Man Utd Youth Man Utd U18
- 05/06 Fletcher Moss Man Utd Youth