Barcelona defender hailed as ‘one of the best three in the world’ by Girona star

Ronald Araujo’s debut for Barcelona was a total mess. The Uruguayan came on to replace Jean-Claire Todibo in the second half against Sevilla after Samuel Umtiti and Clement Lenglet were both unavailable through injury and suspension respectively.

He was shown a red card on his debut for a foul on Chicharito and was forced to walk off the field with just 14 minutes under his belt. From October 2019 to April 2023, the defender has been on a special journey.

Today, Araujo is an untouchable figure in Xavi’s Barcelona and arguably the team’s best defender. His performances on the field have won him praise from all corners and many have gone on to include him in the argument for the best defender in the world.

In fact, the former Boston River defender is counted among one of the four ‘untouchables’ at Barcelona.

Earlier today, Girona defender Santiago Bueno had a special comment for Barcelona’s Uruguayan centre-back and made a big claim about his capabilities and work ethic.

“Araujo has impressive physical potential and I think he is currently one of the three best central defenders in the world. I am very happy because he has worked hard to achieve this since the first day he arrived at Barça,” he told in an interview with RAC 1.

The 24-year-old has been a pillar for Barcelona’s defence this season and is a major reason why the club have managed to concede just nine goals in La Liga all season.

In 15 league appearances, he has recorded two assists and an average of over eight defensive actions per game.

Barcelona and Girona face off later this coming Monday on Matchday 28 of the Spanish league. Both Ronald Araujo and Santiago Bueno are expected to start on the night and will engage in a feisty battle at Spotify Camp Nou.