FC Barcelona was formed by a group of  5 Swiss, 8 English, and 13 local players.
FC Barcelona . Founded in 1899 by a group of Swiss , English and Catalan footballers led by Joan Gamper , the club has become a symbol of Catalan culture and Catalanism , hence the motto `` Més que un club '' ( `` More than a club '' ) . FC Barcelona is a Catalan club based in Barcelona , formed in 1899 by a group of Swiss , English and local players led by Joan Gamper .