Konrad De La Fuente: the US winger making waves at Barcelona’s academy
Posted by The Editor on May 23, 2019 5:00 am
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The Miami-born winger is known for his quick-footed skill at La Masia. But this summer his focus will be on winning the U-20 World Cup for his country
When Miami-born Konrad De La Fuente moved with his family to Barcelona at the age of 11, he already had a natural ability that suggested he had found an ideal new home. At La Masia, the infamous Barcelona academy which has produced the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta, they refer to this ability as Barça DNA.
“I can play on both wings, I’m fast, I dribble well, I’m good at one-on-ones and I’m a goalscorer,” De La Fuente tells the Guardian via email, before listing the players who have influenced him.