Barcelona's futsal team has cemented their status as Spain's elite force after sweeping five major individual awards just days following their domestic championship triumph. The Blaugrana's award haul underscores their complete dominance across all positions in the Spanish futsal hierarchy.
The Futsal Players' Association (AJFS) conducted voting among first-division competitors, with Barcelona claiming honours in every category put to their peers. Dídac Plana secured best goalkeeper, Antonio Pérez won defender of the year, Luciano Gauna claimed right winger, Matheus took left winger, and Pito earned best pivot accolade.
Clinical Victories in Every Position
The award winners faced stern competition from strong contenders. Pérez defeated his own teammate João Victor and ElPozo Murcia's Gadeia in a tight defender vote. Gauna edged out Barcelona's Toré and Inter Movistar's Javi Mínguez for the right winger position. Matheus prevailed over Eric Martel and ElPozo Murcia's Marcel in the left winger contest. Pito's pivot award came after defeating Dener of ElPozo Murcia and Daniel of Manzanares.
This clean sweep of individual honours reflects Barcelona's exceptional 2024-25 campaign. The club topped the regular season standings before navigating the knockout rounds with precision to claim the championship title. Such breadth of excellence—from goalkeeper through to pivot—reveals a squad built across every line rather than reliant on isolated stars.
Preparing for Title Defence
Barcelona's attention now shifts toward retaining their crown. The squad will reconvene on 3 August for mandatory medical assessments before departing for their traditional pre-season training camp in Encamp, Andorra. This preparation phase sets the tone for defending their Spanish futsal throne in the coming season, where rivals will seek to dethrone the decorated champions.
