FCBARCELONA.CAT

07.07.2007 10:35

More than 156,000 members

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FC Barcelona has more members than ever. On June 30, there were 156,366, the highest figure ever, which means growth of 7.92% over the last twelve months.

The 2006-07 season has been another of growth in the number of Barça club members. On June 30, 2007, it can be announced that the club has its highest membership ever.

‘The Great Challenge’ does the trick

The ‘Great Challenge’ was created in 2003 as a campaign to increase the club membership. It has had the desired effect, with 11,484 new registrations this last year alone.

There have been increases in excess of 10,000 for four years in a row. Growth in 2003-04 was 14,244. In 2004-05 it was 10.628 and in 2005-06 it was 13.875.

17% foreigners

One of the most impressive stats is that 17% of the new members this year live abroad, which shows just how much of an effect Barcelona is having on the international market. Most of these new registrations were made via the club website, and all these members enjoy the same rights and benefits as their other members.

Balanced ages

The distribution by ages reflects just how much FC Barcelona is a club for all the family, however old you are. There is little difference between the ages of members, although there are slightly higher figures for the 26 to 35 and 36 to 45 ranges, which both have 16.5% of the total. The smallest group is children from 0 to 5 years, but they still make up 8% of the club.