Marc-André ter Stegen

Goalkeeper, Barcelona’s title-winning teams

Marc-André ter Stegen - Goalkeeper, Barcelona’s title-winning teams
Born

April 30th, 1992
32 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Germany

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A professional footballer plays as a goalkeeper for FC Barcelona. Joined the club in 2014, quickly establishing a reputation for exceptional shot-stopping and distribution skills. Helped the team secure multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League in 2015. Contributed to Barcelona's domestic success with several La Liga titles and Copa del Rey victories, showcasing consistent performance at both club and international levels.

Won UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2015

Won multiple La Liga titles with Barcelona

Achieved Copa del Rey victories with Barcelona

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