Biography
Who is Marc Bartra?
Early life and beginnings
Marc Bartra was born in Sant Jaume dels Domenys, Tarragona, within the Catalonia region of Spain. As a child, he began his football path by joining the Espanyol youth system. He eventually moved to the La Masia academy at the age of 11 to develop his skills within the Barcelona youth setup.
After progressing through the various age groups, he was promoted to the FC Barcelona B side in 2009. He eventually made his professional first-team debut for the club on 14 February 2010. This appearance came as a substitute during a match against Atlético Madrid at the Vicente Calderón Stadium.
Club career highlights
During his seven seasons with FC Barcelona, Marc Bartra played 103 professional games and scored six goals. He won several major trophies, including five La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies. His time in Spain included a continental treble in 2015, where he made 25 appearances and scored once.
In June 2016, he transferred to the German club Borussia Dortmund for a fee of approximately 8 million euros. While playing in Germany, he won the DFB-Pokal during his first season. He also scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League group stage against Legia Warsaw. However, his time in Dortmund was marked by a serious incident in April 2017 when a team bus was hit by explosions, resulting in a broken bone in his arm.
International career and style
On the international stage, Marc Bartra earned 37 caps for Spain across various levels. He was part of the squad that won the 2013 European Championship with the under-21 team. He made his senior national team debut in late 2013 and was included in the final squad for Euro 2016 in France.
He scored a goal for the senior Spanish side against Wales in October 2018 at the Millennium Stadium. As a player, he is known for his ability to play as a centre-back or a right-back. His style of play features good pace, passing skills, and strength in aerial duels.
Personal life
Marc has a fraternal twin brother named Èric, who also trained at the La Masia academy. In February 2014, he began a relationship with the journalist Melissa Jiménez. The couple welcomed a daughter named Gala in August 2015. They later announced they were separating in early 2022.
Birthday and age
Marc Bartra was born on January 15, 1991, which makes Marc 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Marc shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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