Sergi Roberto

Spanish footballer and FC Barcelona player

Sergi Roberto - Spanish footballer and FC Barcelona player
Born

February 7th, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Played as a midfielder and right-back. Spent entire professional career at FC Barcelona. Made first-team debut in 2010, contributing to numerous victories. Recognized for versatility on the field, transitioning between positions as needed. Key figure in Barcelona's 2014 UEFA Champions League and 2015 FIFA Club World Cup titles. Achieved La Liga titles multiple times, showcasing consistent performance. Played pivotal role in Barcelona's comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2016 UEFA Champions League, completing one of the most memorable matches in football history.

Winning the UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona

Scoring the decisive goal against Paris Saint-Germain in 2017

Multiple La Liga titles with FC Barcelona

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