Defender Samuel Umtiti makes it 10 out of 10 for Barcelona

Barcelona's French defender Samuel Umtiti is a good luck charm for Luis Enrique. The data speaks for itself and when Umtiti plays, Barça win. He has played 10 games in La Liga and the Blaugrana have won every won of them. When Umtiti plays, Barça win. And when he doesn't play, it shows. 

In the nine games in which Umtiti has not played, Barcelona have won just twice. The seven games in the league which have seen Barça drop points have all come with Umtiti absent. He's become an authentic talisman for Luis Enrique. After years and years looking for a new central defender, it seems that Barça have finally found the ideal partner for Gerard Pique.  

• Barça 6-1 Betis (90')
• Athletic 0-1 Barça (70')
• Leganés 1-5 Barça (90')
• Valencia 2-3 Barça 3 (90')
• Barça 1-0 Granada (90')
• Sevilla 1-2 Barça (90')
• Osasuna 0-3 Barça (90')
• Barça 4-1 Espanyol (16')
• Barça 5-0 Las Palmas (90')
• Barça 4-0 Eibar (90')

Umtiti has earned his place as a starter through hard work, sacrifice and, above all, good results. His speed and ability on the ball make him a perfect fit in the side. It doesn't matter who he's paired with. Whether it's Pique, Javier Mascherano or Jeremy Mathieu, the French defender is synonymous with victory. 

Remember that the only game Barça have lost with Umtiti starting this season was the Champions League game at Manchester City.