A profile that fits any system

With 138 goals and 61 assists in 426 appearances for Manchester United, Marcus Rashford arrives at Barça with an elite résumé. Naturally a left winger, he has also performed as a center-forward and even on the right flank.

At Aston Villa under Unai Emery, he did it all: goals, assists, and tireless off-the-ball work. Flick now has a forward who reads the game, attacks space, and finishes with class.

Versatility, pace, and leadership

Despite some inconsistency in recent years, Rashford had a career-best season in 2022–23, scoring 30 goals and providing 9 assists under Ten Hag. His ability to adapt to different systems and his speed on the break make him a deadly weapon for this new-look Barça. He’s also reliable from the penalty spot and a threat on set pieces: only two missed penalties in his career and four goals from free kicks.

More than football: a social icon

Off the field, Marcus Rashford leads by example. He took on Boris Johnson during the pandemic to defend school meals for kids, has the Black Power salute tattooed on his torso, and has been the target of racist abuse—yet never backed down. His activism and personal story have made him a role model for an entire generation.

A new blaugrana chapter

Barça isn’t just signing a striker. They’re getting a multi-role player with leadership, purpose, and the hunger to shine again. If Flick knows how to use him, Rashford could be the ultimate weapon to restore Barça’s attacking firepower.