Who are socios?

So who exactly are socios? FC Barcelona is a unique club. It’s a club with a specific philosophy, deeply rooted in the local identity of the city and autonomous region of Catalonia and at the same time, it’s a global brand and one of the biggest football corporations in the world.

How many Socios are there in Barca?

Currently in 2020, there are around 141,000 socios but this number changes every year. In theory the club is a democratic body who chooses a president from its membership. In a way it is a co-operative. What does it mean to be a Barca socio?

How many members does FC Barcelona have?

Gossip and chit-chat are a part of everyday life so after nearly five years of living here I understand why FC Barcelona doesn’t belong to just one person but socios – members. Currently, in 2022, there are around 143,000 socios but this number changes every year. Members have also an influence on the functioning of FC Barcelona.

Why should you join FC Barcelona?

Apart from being a club member and having a real influence on FC Barcelona politics, you will get discounts for tickets and the ability to buy them in a pre-sale for the most anticipated games like El Clásico. After a few years more you’ll have the ability to vote in the referendums and you can get elected as a socio compromisario ).