Roony Bardghji — 20 years old, 28 appearances, 2 goals and 4 assists in 2025/26 — has torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee and will miss the next 6-7 months after successful surgery.
The Injury Confirmed
Barcelona confirmed that first-team winger Roony Bardghji suffered a rupture of the ACL in his right knee during training on Monday. Tests confirmed the diagnosis, and he underwent successful surgery in the coming days at Hospital de Barcelona under Dr. Joan Carles Monllau, supervised by the club’s medical staff.
The expected recovery timeline is 6-7 months, meaning the Swedish international is set to miss the majority of the 2026/27 season. This is the second ACL tear in the same knee for the young forward.
Second Major Knee Setback
Bardghji previously tore the ACL in his right knee in April/May 2024 while at FC Copenhagen. That injury kept him out for approximately 329–334 days before he returned to action. Suffering a second ACL rupture before turning 21 represents a significant physical and mental challenge for the 20-year-old.
2025/26 Season Numbers at Barcelona
In his first season after joining from Copenhagen, Bardghji made 28 competitive appearances: 12 in La Liga, 5 in the Champions League, 1 in the Copa del Rey and 1 in the Spanish Super Cup. He scored 2 goals and provided 4 assists.
Most of his outings came from the bench as he adapted to Hansi Flick’s squad.
| Roony Bardghji — 2025/26 Barcelona Stats | Figures |
|---|---|
| Total Appearances | 28 |
| La Liga Appearances | 12 |
| Champions League Appearances | 5 |
| Copa del Rey | 1 |
| Spanish Super Cup | 1 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Total Goal Contributions | 6 |
Impact on Transfer Plans
The injury has scuppered potential summer departure plans. Coach Hansi Flick had informed Bardghji that first-team minutes would be limited in 2026/27 following the arrivals of Karim Adeyemi and Anthony Gordon. As a result, the winger was left out of recent friendlies to protect him ahead of a possible loan or permanent move.
Enquiries had arrived from clubs across Europe, including the Premier League. With the transfer window still open until early September, the ACL tear means Bardghji will now remain at Barcelona and rehabilitate using the club’s facilities.
Player Profile
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Roony Bardghji |
| Date of Birth | 15 November 2005 |
| Age | 20 |
| Place of Birth | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Height / Weight | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) / 70–73 kg |
| Position | Right Winger |
| Preferred Foot | Left |
| Current Club | FC Barcelona |
| Shirt Number | #19 |
| Joined Barcelona | 14 July 2025 |
| Joined From | FC Copenhagen |
| Transfer Fee | ≈ €2 million (+ add-ons) |
| Contract Expiry | 30 June 2029 |
| Market Value | ≈ €15 million |
| Sweden Senior Caps | 3 (0 goals) |
Career Path & Previous Club Form
Bardghji rose through FC Copenhagen, making 84 appearances and scoring 15 goals with additional assists before his 2025 move. He won multiple Danish Superliga titles and Danish Cups with the club. At youth international level he featured for Sweden U17 and U21 before earning 3 senior caps.
His technical quality, dribbling and left-footed delivery from the right flank marked him as one of Scandinavia’s brightest prospects when Barcelona secured him on a relatively modest fee.
| Career Snapshot | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| FC Copenhagen (2021–2025) | 84 | 15 |
| Barcelona (2025–) | 28 | 2 |
| Sweden Senior | 3 | 0 |
Timeline of Key Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April/May 2024 | First ACL tear (right knee) at Copenhagen — out ~330 days |
| 14 July 2025 | Joins Barcelona from Copenhagen for ≈ €2m on 4-year deal to 2029 |
| 2025/26 Season | 28 apps, 2 goals, 4 assists for Barcelona |
| Early August 2026 | Flick advises player to seek minutes elsewhere |
| ≈ 10 August 2026 | Suffers ACL rupture in right knee during training |
| 11 August 2026 | Barcelona confirm injury; surgery scheduled |
| Mid-August 2026 | Successful surgery completed |
| Expected Return | February–March 2027 (6–7 months) |
The Road Ahead
At just 20 and with a contract running until 2029, Barcelona will support Bardghji through a careful rehabilitation process. Returning from a second ACL injury demands patience, but his age and previous successful recovery offer hope he can regain full fitness and push for a stronger role or productive loan in the future.
The setback is a blow to the player’s momentum after a solid first campaign in Spain, yet the club’s medical resources and his own talent provide a platform for a strong comeback.
