Valentín Barco
| Date of birth | 23 July 2004 |
| Place of birth | Veinticinco de Mayo |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Height | 1.72 m |
| Position | Defender/Midfielder |
Valentín Barco played for Sportivo Las Parejas and Norberto de la Riestra during his youth career.
He joined Brighton and Hove Albion in January 2024 with a contract to June 2028.
Valentín joined Chelsea in August 2026 with a seven-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boca Juniors | 01 Jul 2023 | 20 Jan 2024 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 20 Jan 2024 | 02 Jul 2025 | |
| Sevilla | 23 Aug 2024 | 01 Feb 2025 | L |
| Strasbourg | 02 Feb 2025 | 31 May 2025 | L |
| Strasbourg | 02 Jul 2025 | 02 Aug 2026 | |
| Chelsea | 02 Aug 2026 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 3 | 3 |
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| 2026-27 | Chelsea | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2026-27 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1 | 2 |
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2026 | Chelsea v Luton Town | W | 2-0 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 30 Aug 2026 | Chelsea v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 4-3 | Premier League | |
| 09 Sep 2026 | Chelsea v Leeds United | W | 6-3 | League Cup | 3rd round |
| 12 Sep 2026 | Chelsea v Hull City | D | 2-2 | Premier League | |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Brentford v Chelsea | L | 3-0 | Premier League | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 2023-24 | Argentina | International Friendly | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Argentina | FIFA World Cup | 1 |
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| 2025-26 | Argentina | International Friendly | 2 | 1 |
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| 2026-27 | Argentina | International Friendly | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2024 | Argentina v El Salvador | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | Argentina v Zambia | W | 5-0 | International Friendly | |
| 06 Jun 2026 | Argentina v Honduras | W | 2-0 | International Friendly | |
| 09 Jun 2026 | Argentina v Iceland | W | 3-0 | International Friendly | |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Jordan v Argentina | W | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup | Group J |
| 30 Sep 2026 | Argentina v Bolivia | W | 4-0 | International Friendly | |
| 03 Oct 2026 | Argentina v Burkina Faso | W | 7-0 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.