Óscar Mingueza is a professional footballer from Spain, known for his versatility as a defender.
He joined FC Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2007, where he developed his skills for over a decade.
Mingueza made his first-team debut for Barcelona on November 24, 2020, in a UEFA Champions League match.
Biography
Early Life
Óscar Mingueza García was born in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona, Catalonia. He began his football journey at a young age, joining FC Barcelona's prestigious La Masia academy in 2007, where he honed his skills and developed into a promising player. His dedication paid off when he won the UEFA Youth League with Barcelona's Juvenil A team in 2018.
Career
Mingueza's professional career took off when he made his debut for FC Barcelona's first team on November 24, 2020, stepping in for the injured Gerard Piqué during a UEFA Champions League match against Dynamo Kyiv. He quickly made an impact, scoring his first goal for the club in a La Liga match against Huesca on March 15, 2021, and netting another in the high-stakes El Clásico just weeks later. His contributions helped Barcelona secure the 2020–21 Copa del Rey title, marking his first professional trophy.
In July 2022, Mingueza transferred to RC Celta de Vigo on a four-year deal, continuing to showcase his talents in La Liga. His career took another step forward when he signed with Premier League club Crystal Palace in July 2026.
International Career
Mingueza has also made his mark on the international stage, debuting for Spain's senior national team in a friendly against Lithuania on June 8, 2021. He was part of the under-21 squad and was included in Spain's preliminary squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics, highlighting his potential and importance to the national setup.
Personal Life
Off the pitch, Óscar comes from a footballing family; his younger sister, Ariadna, is also a professional player, having debuted for Barcelona's women's team in March 2021. His father, Juan Carlos Mingueza, serves as the mayor of Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, showcasing a family deeply rooted in both sports and community service.
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Career & Clubs
Barcelona
Born in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Barcelona, Catalonia, Mingueza joined Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2007 from Santa Perpètua. He won the UEFA Youth League with the club's Juvenil A team in 2018 and moved to Barcelona B for the 2018–19 season. Mingueza made his first-team debut for Barcelona on 24 November 2020 as a replacement for the injured Gerard Piqué, starting the 4–0 2020–21 UEFA Champions League group stage victory against Dynamo Kyiv at the NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv. Five days later, he made his La Liga debut in a 4–0 win against Osasuna at the Camp Nou. On 15 March 2021, Mingueza scored his first goal for Barcelona in a 4–1 home win over Huesca in La Liga. He scored his second career goal in the 60th minute of El Clásico on 10 April 2021. One week later, he won his first professional title after winning the 2020–21 Copa del Rey against Athletic Bilbao.
Celta Vigo
On 31 July 2022, Mingueza joined fellow La Liga side Celta Vigo on a permanent four-year deal for a reported fee of €3 million.
Crystal Palace
On 9 July 2026, Mingueza signed for Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Due to the isolation of some national team players following the positive COVID-19 test of Sergio Busquets, Spain's under-21 squad was called up for the international friendly against Lithuania on 8 June 2021. Mingueza made his senior debut in the match as Spain won 4–0. Later that month, he was included in Spain's preliminary squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Club
As of match played 17 September 2026
International
As of match played 8 June 2025
- Club
- FC Barcelona (2020–2022)
- Club
- RC Celta de Vigo (2022–2026)
- Club
- Spain national under-23 football team (2021–2021)
- National team
- Spain
- Club
- FC Barcelona Atlètic (2018–2021)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (2021–2021)
- Club
- Crystal Palace F.C. (2026–)
- Club
- Spain men's national football team (2021–)
Personal
Óscar's younger sister, Ariadna, is also a professional footballer, having made her debut for Barcelona's women's team on 6 March 2021. His father, Juan Carlos Mingueza, is the current mayor of Santa Perpètua de Mogoda since 2026, representing Santa Perpètua en Comú.
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron Wan-BissakaCrystal Palace F.C. · 2016–2019- Aaron WilbrahamCrystal Palace F.C. · 2012–2014
Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezRC Celta de Vigo · 2009–2010- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona · 2021–2023- Abde EzzalzouliFC Barcelona Atlètic · 2021–2022
Abel ResinoSpain men's national football team · 1991–1991
Abel RuizFC Barcelona
Abelardo FernándezFC Barcelona · 1994–2002- Abelardo FernándezSpain men's national football team · 1991–2001
- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
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Identifiers & aliases
Óscar Mingueza García is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a full-back, wing-back or centre-back for Premier League club Crystal Palace and the Spain national team.
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