Girona FC and FC Barcelona have reached an agreement for the loan of Marc-André ter Stegen, who will defend the red-and-white goal until the end of the season.
Born on April 30, 1992 in the German city of Mönchengladbach, Ter Stegen is a goalkeeper who trained in the lower categories of Borussia Mönchengladbach, a club with which he made his debut in the Bundesliga at the age of just eighteen. He soon established himself as one of the goalkeepers with the most projection in German football thanks to his competitive maturity and regularity in his performance. His constant growth led him, in 2014, to sign for FC Barcelona, where he has developed most of his professional career.
During his time with the Blaugrana team, Ter Stegen has played 423 official matches and has been the protagonist in numerous collective successes, both in national and international competitions. The new red-and-white player has won, among others, a Champions League, six League championships, six Copas del Rey, a European Super Cup and a Club World Cup. His performance has repeatedly placed him among the most valued goalkeepers in world football and has consolidated him as an absolute international with the German national team.
In terms of his technical characteristics, Ter Stegen is considered a modern, complete goalkeeper with a great capacity to adapt to different playing styles. He stands out for his excellent footwork, a fundamental aspect for teams that want to start the action from behind, as well as for his quick reflexes and security in short-distance situations. Added to this is good positioning within the area, reliability in the aerial game and a remarkable tactical reading, which allows him to anticipate the opponent’s offensive actions. His personality and leadership are also an added value, as he contributes to order and give confidence to the defensive line.