Marc Bartra
Spanish footballer, Borussia Dortmund defender
Born
January 15th, 1991
34 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Played as a central defender for numerous teams, including FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund. Joined FC Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, progressing through the ranks to the first team. Contributed to Barcelona's successes during the 2010s, securing multiple La Liga titles and a UEFA Champions League title. Transferred to Borussia Dortmund, where continued to compete at high levels in the Bundesliga and European tournaments. Represented the Spanish national team in international competitions, including the UEFA European Championship.
Won UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona in 2015
Secured multiple La Liga championships with FC Barcelona
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