Abdul Aziz Issah’s journey with FC Barcelona began with high expectations but concluded with limited opportunities and a return to his parent club.(Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.)
Early Promise and Move to Barcelona
Born on November 20, 2005, in Accra, Ghana, Issah emerged as a promising talent at Dreams FC. He played a pivotal role in helping the club secure their first-ever Ghana FA Cup in 2023 and was instrumental in their CAF Confederation Cup campaign, finishing as a joint-top scorer. His performances earned him the Ghana FA Cup Discovery of the Season award and nominations for the 2024 CAF Young Player of the Year and Men’s Interclub Player of the Year. (Wikipedia)
In September 2024, Barcelona signed Issah on a season-long loan for €1 million, assigning him to their reserve team, Barça Atlètic, with an option to buy. (Wikipedia)
Limited Opportunities in Spain
Despite early promise and even training sessions with Barcelona’s first team under Hansi Flick, Issah found playing time hard to come by. He made his debut for Barça Atlètic on November 6, 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad B. However, he only accumulated 26 minutes across two matches, and despite midfield injuries in the squad, he was often left out of matchday selections. (YouTube, Yen.com.gh – Ghana news.)
Return to Ghana
After a standout performance at the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana, where he showcased his potential, Barcelona decided not to exercise the purchase option in his loan agreement. Consequently, Issah returned to Dreams FC, where he continues his development and remains a player to watch in Ghanaian football.
