Bojan Krkić

Bojan Krkić Pérez, born on August 28, 1990, is a former Spanish professional footballer renowned for his versatility as a forward and winger. He began his illustrious career at FC Barcelona, where he progressed through the esteemed youth academy, La Masia. Bojan made headlines when he debuted for the first team at the tender age of seventeen years and nineteen days, breaking a record previously held by Lionel Messi. In his inaugural season, he showcased his talent by netting twelve goals across forty-eight matches.

During his four seasons at Camp Nou, Bojan accumulated a total of forty-one goals in one hundred sixty-two appearances. His journey took a significant turn in July 2011 when he transferred to AS Roma for a fee of twelve million euros. In Rome, he continued to make an impact, scoring seven goals in thirty-seven appearances during the 2011-12 season. The following year, he was loaned to AC Milan, where he added three more goals to his tally in twenty-seven games.

After Roma opted not to exercise their option to permanently sign him for an additional twenty-eight million euros, Barcelona re-signed Bojan for thirteen million euros. He then spent the 2013-14 season on loan at Ajax, contributing to the team's success in winning the Eredivisie title. In July 2014, he made a move to Stoke City for a fee of one point eight million euros, followed by loans to Mainz 05 in 2017 and Alavés in 2018.

Bojan's career also took him across the Atlantic, where he played for the Montreal Impact in North America. His final professional chapter unfolded in Japan with Vissel Kobe, where he played for two seasons before announcing his retirement in March 2023.

On the international stage, Bojan represented Spain at various youth levels, winning European Championships with the Under-17 team in 2007 and the Under-21 team in 2011. He earned his sole cap for the senior national team in 2008 and has also proudly represented the Catalan national team on eight occasions since 2007.