La Masia de Can Planes, usually shortened to La Masia (Catalan pronunciation: [lə məˈzi.ə]; English: "The Farmhouse"), [1] is FC Barcelona's youth academy. It includes more than 300 young players and has been an instrumental factor in Barcelona's European success, producing several world class players.

The new Masia, opened on 20 October 2011, features a remarkably functional design, comfortable user facilities and the ability to expand in accordance with the Club’s needs.

La Masia is a programme that is part of the Masia model and aims to take advantage of the knowledge accumulated in the Club for decades to benefit all athletes, coaches, coaching staff,...

Aug 22, 2013 · ‘La Masia’ is the Catalan term for ‘The Farmhouse’. The very name of it explains why most of the players that come out of this academy are always the best. The original building was made in the year 1702 by the name ‘La Masia de Can’ and was an ancient farmstead.

La Masia de Can Planes, usually shortened to La Masia (English: The Farmhouse), is FC Barcelona's youth academy. It includes more than 300 young players and has been an instrumental factor in Barcelona's European success, and produces several world class players.

La nueva Masia, inaugurada el 20 de octubre de 2011, es una construcción que se caracteriza por su funcionalidad, la comodidad para sus residentes y por ser un edificio con capacidad de crecimiento en función de las necesidades del Club.

Jan 16, 2019 · La Masia - which is Catalan for 'the Farmhouse' - is the name that is generally used to describe the Barcelona youth academy, or cantera (meaning 'quarry') to give its Spanish name.

Jun 26, 2023 · The Harvard of soccer, La Masia stands head and shoulders above other youth academies, shaping not only Barcelona’s iconic style of play but also the world’s soccer landscape as a whole.

Oct 20, 2024 · Barcelona’s renowned youth development system, La Masia, has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of FC Barcelona. La Masia has a storied history of producing top-tier talents that have not only excelled at Barcelona but have also made their mark on …

Jan 10, 2025 · Ranking the top 15 players to come through Barcelona's La Masia academy, including Lionel Messi, Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola.