Rashford is full of firepower and has scored more goals than all Barcelona forwards this season!

In this summer transfer window, Barcelona was chasing three wingers. They initially targeted Liverpool's Luis Dias, but the latter chose to join Bayern and the transfer fell through. Barcelona then quickly turned to Nico Willems, only to be frustrated again when the player decided to stay at Bilbao.

Barcelona’s third goal, and the more realistic choice, is Rashford. The England international has been longing for Barcelona and has been waiting for Barcelona's call since January 2025. In the end, Barcelona signed Rashford from Manchester United, but only on loan until the end of the season.

Surprisingly, Rashford shined under Flick. As of October 8, 2025, he has contributed 5 assists and 3 goals, and his data crushes all Barcelona attackers. The following are three key reasons:

1. Prove his determination

Rashford has had a clear mission since joining Barcelona on loan last summer. The 27-year-old striker knows he is fighting not only to secure a permanent transfer but also to answer questions from England's critics. Every game is a statement for him, proving to the world that he is still among the top players in football. He gives it his all, stays focused, and almost never disappoints. Even in Barcelona's 1-4 defeat against Sevilla, he was still elected man of the match.

2. Underrated true strength

Despite being criticized in England, Rashford's ability has never disappeared. As a shooter with vision, speed and explosive power, he has contributed 5 assists and 3 goals this season, directly participating in the number of goals and leading Barcelona's front line. Many people forget that just two seasons ago, he scored more than 30 goals for Manchester United. This proves that as long as he gets trust and stable playing time, he can realize his talent.

3. The wave of injuries in Barcelona's forward line

The successive injuries of Yamal, Lewandowski and Rafinha unexpectedly provided Rashford with the opportunity to continue starting. In Flick's main lineup, he has regained his rhythm and form with his stable appearance on the left wing. If all Barcelona's first-line attackers are healthy, he may not be able to get so much room for performance.