Barcelona Honours Ghanaian Defender David Oduro on His 19th Birthday with a Catalan Greeting
- Ghanaian footballer David Oduro received a heartwarming message from Barcelona on his birthday
- The Spanish giants wished the budding left-back a three-word message in Catalan on his 19th birthday
- He made history by becoming the first player in the Ghana Premier League to secure a direct move to Barcelona
FC Barcelona has extended warm birthday wishes to Ghanaian youngster David Oduro, marking his 19th birthday with a special message on social media.
The club’s reserve side, Barça Atlètic, posted a tribute to the left-back on X, showing just how much the teenager is already appreciated in Catalonia.
Source: Twitter
In a brief but meaningful post, the Spanish outfit wrote on X:
"𝑷𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒍𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒔, Oduro! 😍"
The phrase, written in Catalan, translates loosely to “to many years,” a way of wishing someone a long and happy life.
Fans show love to David Oduro
The message from Barcelona sparked a wave of excitement among fans, many of whom flooded the comments with their wishes:
@obo_younger wished the youngster:
"Happy birthday, Oduro 🥳"
@NwakanC added:
"Happy birthday to the Ghana boy."
@Wahab_B_Damoah chimed in:
"Happy birthday to you 🎊🎉✌️"
@DollarMan668 prayed:
"Bless up."
@qweku_sakyi praised:
"Baller."
@Marcelo04664800 summed up:
"More wins."
The outpouring of support speaks volumes about the growing admiration for the Ghanaian defender, both domestically and internationally.
From Accra Lions to FC Barcelona: David Oduro's historic move to Spain
According to Ghanasoccernet, Oduro made headlines in August 2024 when he signed a three-year contract with Barcelona, becoming the first player in Ghana Premier League history to make a direct move to the Catalan giants.
The deal saw him switch from Accra Lions to Barça Atlètic, Barcelona’s B team, making his journey even more remarkable.
Born on June 12, 2006, the defender began his football journey with Accra Lions' youth setup.
His dedication and hard work paid off when he earned a place in the senior squad during the 2022/23 campaign.
Over two seasons, he featured in 50 league matches and found the net once—solid numbers for a teenage full-back.
Beyond club football, Oduro also represented Ghana at the youth level. He was part of the national Under-20 side that clinched gold at the 2023 African Games in Accra under coach Desmond Offei.
Source: Twitter
Style of play and big comparisons
Oduro has earned praise for his pace, positioning, and ability to link up with attacking moves—key qualities for a modern full-back.
His forward runs and one-on-one ability have drawn comparisons to legends like Marcelo and Jordi Alba.
During the just-ended 2024/25 season, Oduro appeared in 11 matches across all competitions for Juliano Belletti’s side, according to Transfermarkt.
“Although he’s yet to secure a regular starting spot, David has shown consistent progress. After nearly a year in Spain, he’s building a solid foundation, and I’m confident he’ll achieve great things at FC Barcelona in the seasons to come,” Stephen Zando of Luv FM told YEN.com.gh.
Alejandro Balde offers mentorship for David Oduro
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh disclosed that David Oduro received a touching message from Spanish full-back Alejandro Balde.
Balde reached out to Oduro on Instagram, offering words of encouragement and mentorship—an inspiring gesture that followed Oduro’s public declaration of Balde as his role model.
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