Marc-André ter Stegen is a German professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for La Liga club Barcelona and the Germany national team. He is known for his agility, his reflexes, and his ability to command his area.
Early life and youth career
Ter Stegen was born in Mönchengladbach, Germany, on March 30, 1992. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Borussia Mönchengladbach at the age of 7. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 2011.
Ter Stegen spent five seasons with Borussia Mönchengladbach, making 104 appearances in all competitions. He was named the club's Player of the Season in 2014.
In 2014, Ter Stegen was signed by Barcelona. He initially served as the backup goalkeeper to Claudio Bravo, but he became the club's first-choice goalkeeper in 2016.
Ter Stegen has won the La Liga title, the Copa del Rey, the UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA Club World Cup with Barcelona. He has also been named to the UEFA Champions League Team of the Season in 2019.
Ter Stegen's past, present, history and his profile
Ter Stegen is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He is known for his agility, his reflexes, and his ability to command his area. He is also a very good distributor of the ball and can start attacks from the back.
Ter Stegen is a key player for both Barcelona and Germany. He will be looking to help Barcelona win more trophies in the years to come, and he will also be hoping to help Germany win the FIFA World Cup in 2022.
"Ter Stegen is a world-class goalkeeper. He is one of the best in the world," said Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez.
