Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Algerian-German attacking midfielder Ibrahim Maza, 20, who currently plays in the Bundesliga and has been assigned shirt number 30 at the German champions.
The La Liga side have been linked with the Berlin-born playmaker, with the probability of a transfer currently rated at 30% and his market value listed at €45.00m. Data from Transfermarkt indicates there is no registered contract expiry date for Maza at Leverkusen, fuelling talk that his situation could evolve quickly in the coming windows, with some observers not ruling out the prospect of him running down his deal and becoming a free agent further down the line.
Maza, who stands at 1.80m and is right-footed, is classified as a specialist in the No 10 role – “Midfield – Attacking Midfield” – and is regarded as one of the most intriguing dual-national talents of his generation, holding both Algerian and German nationality. Born on 24 November 2005 in Berlin, he is listed as 20 years old, and his rapid rise at Leverkusen has put him on the radar of several elite clubs, with Barcelona now emerging as the most prominent suitor.
Leverkusen’s recent matches have further highlighted why Barcelona are monitoring his development, with the youngster involved in the first-team set-up during the run-in to the 2025-26 season, including their most recent outing, a Bundesliga fixture against domestic opposition that underlined his role within the squad structure. While detailed statistics from that specific game are not included in the current dataset, his continued presence in the matchday group reflects the club’s trust in his potential.
For Barcelona, a successful move for Maza would fit their longer-term strategy of rebuilding around versatile, technically gifted midfielders. For the player, a switch to Camp Nou at this stage of his career would represent a significant step in shaping his reputation at the top of European football and could define his trajectory for club and country if the transfer eventually materialises.
