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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

French footballer Jules Kound\u00e9, currently with Barcelona, was recently seen playing barefoot with children in the streets of B\u00e9nin during his winter vacation. The defender engaged in a charitable project aimed at supporting local youth and addressing poverty in the region, reflecting his commitment to giving back to his parents’ homeland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa. <\/strong> <\/span>Jules Kounde\u0301, a defender for Barcelona, recently participated in a match with a group of children during his winter vacation in Be\u0301nin, the country from which his parents originate.<\/p>\n

A video circulated on social media showing Kounde\u0301 (27 years old) playing barefoot with the children on a dirt field.<\/p>\n

The account that shared the video on X commented, “Kounde\u0301 plays football in the street with young children in Be\u0301nin.”<\/p>\n

Kounde\u0301 took advantage of the Christmas holiday to travel to Be\u0301nin to participate in a charitable project, according to the Spanish newspaper “Mundo Deportivo.” He aimed to provide humanitarian support in his parents’ homeland and help residents facing vulnerability and poverty.<\/p>\n

The French international participated in a project aimed at unleashing the creative potential of youth, spending over three hours with 50 boys and girls.<\/p>\n

He also presented the children with gifts featuring the colors of FC Barcelona.<\/p>\n

Kounde\u0301 is considered one of the key players for coach Hansi Flick, who relies heavily on him in most matches.<\/p>\n

This season, Kounde\u0301 has played 24 matches across all competitions for Barcelona, totaling 1,779 minutes, during which he scored three goals and provided two assists, according to the renowned website “Transfermarkt.”<\/p>\n

After returning from vacation, the right-back and his team will kick off the new year (2026) with a fiery derby against Espanyol on January 3, as part of the 18th round of La Liga. In the same week, the team will travel to Saudi Arabia to compete for the Spanish Super Cup title.<\/p>\n