Marc Bartra facts for kids
Bartra with Barcelona in 2014
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| Full name | Marc Bartra Aregall | ||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1991 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Sant Jaume dels Domenys, Spain | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||||||||||||
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Current team
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Betis | ||||||||||||
| Number | 5 | ||||||||||||
| Youth career | |||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Espanyol | ||||||||||||
| 2002–2009 | Barcelona | ||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||
| 2009–2012 | Barcelona B | 81 | (2) | ||||||||||
| 2010–2016 | Barcelona | 59 | (5) | ||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | (2) | ||||||||||
| 2018–2022 | Betis | 121 | (6) | ||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Trabzonspor | 29 | (4) | ||||||||||
| 2023– | Betis | 28 | (2) | ||||||||||
| International career | |||||||||||||
| 2009 | Spain U18 | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Spain U19 | 11 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2011 | Spain U20 | 7 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Spain U21 | 16 | (2) | ||||||||||
| 2013–2018 | Spain | 14 | (1) | ||||||||||
| 2010–2022 | Catalonia | 7 | (1) | ||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:36, 24 May 2025 (UTC) | |||||||||||||
Marc Bartra Aregall was born on January 15, 1991. He is a Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back (a type of defender) for the La Liga club Real Betis.
Marc Bartra started his football journey at Barcelona. He played 103 professional games there over seven seasons. During his time at Barcelona, he won 13 trophies. These included five La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies. In 2015, his team even won a "treble," which means they won three major competitions in one season.
In 2016, he moved to the German club Borussia Dortmund. There, he helped them win the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) in his first season. He returned to Spain in 2018 to play for Real Betis. With Betis, he played 146 games and won the Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup) in 2022.
Bartra also played for Spain's national teams. He won the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with Spain's under-21 team. He made his debut for the senior national team in 2013. He was also part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2016.
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Club Football Journey
Starting at Barcelona
Marc Bartra was born in Sant Jaume dels Domenys, a town in Catalonia, Spain. He first joined the youth team of RCD Espanyol. When he was 11 years old, he moved to Barcelona's famous youth academy, known as La Masia. He worked his way up through the different age groups. In 2009, he was promoted to Barcelona's B team.
Bartra played his first game for Barcelona's main team on February 14, 2010. He came on as a substitute in a match against Atlético Madrid. His first start in a La Liga game was in May 2011. He scored his first goal for the team on May 21, 2011, helping Barcelona win against Málaga.
For the 2012–13 season, Bartra became a permanent member of the first team. However, he didn't play as much as he might have hoped. He signed a new three-year contract in March 2014.
In the 2014 Copa del Rey final against Real Madrid, Bartra scored a goal from a Xavi corner kick. Even though he scored, Real Madrid won the game 2–1. Under the new manager Luis Enrique, Bartra continued to be a key player. He played 25 games and scored one goal in the 2014–15 season. That year, Barcelona won the treble, which was a huge achievement.
Time at Borussia Dortmund
On June 3, 2016, Marc Bartra moved to the German club Borussia Dortmund. The transfer cost about €8 million, and he signed a four-year contract. He played his first game for Dortmund on August 14, 2016, in the DFL-Supercup against Bayern Munich. A month later, he scored his first goal for Dortmund. This happened in a UEFA Champions League game against Legia Warsaw, which Dortmund won 6–0.
On April 11, 2017, something very serious happened. As the Dortmund team bus was traveling to a Champions League game, it was hit by three explosions. Marc Bartra was injured in the incident. He broke a bone in his arm and had small pieces of debris in his hand. He had surgery the next day. He later said it was the "longest and hardest 15 minutes of my life." He returned to training just 29 days after his surgery.
Bartra's first game back after his injury was on May 20, 2017. He played the whole game as Dortmund won 4–3 against Werder Bremen. A week later, he helped his team win the DFB-Pokal (German Cup). They beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2–1 in the final.
Playing for Betis
On January 30, 2018, Bartra moved back to Spain to join Real Betis. He signed a contract for five and a half years. He scored his first goal for Betis on May 12, helping his team draw 2–2 in a derby match against Sevilla.
From December 2020 to March 2021, Bartra was unable to play due to health issues. He had problems with his Achilles tendon and his gallbladder. He recovered and played a full 120 minutes in the 2022 Copa del Rey final on April 23, 2022. Betis won the cup after a penalty shootout against Valencia.
Short Time at Trabzonspor
On August 14, 2022, Bartra signed with Trabzonspor, a club in Turkey's Süper Lig. He made his debut two days later in a Champions League play-off game. His first goal for Trabzonspor came on September 18, 2022, in a 3–2 win against Gaziantep. On December 28, he scored a goal but was later sent off with a red card in a game against Fatih Karagümrük.
Bartra left Trabzonspor on July 11, 2023, after agreeing to end his contract early.
Back to Betis
On July 24, 2023, Marc Bartra rejoined Real Betis on a one-year contract. In October 2023, he was diagnosed with a condition in his Achilles tendon. This meant he missed several months of playing time. As of July 2025, he continues to play for Betis.
International Football
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Marc Bartra played for Spain's national teams at many different age levels. He earned 37 "caps" (appearances) for Spain's youth teams. This included 16 games for the under-21 team.
He made his debut for the senior Spanish national team on November 16, 2013. This was in a friendly game against Equatorial Guinea. However, this game was later cancelled by FIFA. So, his first official appearance for Spain was on September 8, 2014. He came on as a substitute in a 5–1 win against Macedonia during the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers.
On May 17, 2016, Bartra was chosen for Spain's team for the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament in France. He was part of the final squad of 23 players. Spain reached the round of 16 in the tournament, but Bartra did not play in any of the matches.
Bartra scored his only goal for Spain on October 11, 2018. It was in a friendly game against Wales at the Millennium Stadium. Spain won that game 4–1.
How Marc Bartra Plays
Marc Bartra is known for being a fast player and for his good passing skills. He is also strong mentally and good at heading the ball. He can play as a right-back (another defensive position). From there, he can move inside and help set up goals for his teammates.
Personal Life
Marc Bartra has a twin brother named Èric. Èric also trained at Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia. Marc Bartra started a relationship with sports journalist Melissa Jiménez in February 2014. They welcomed their daughter, Gala, on August 18, 2015.
Honours and Awards
Marc Bartra has won many important titles with his teams:
With Barcelona
- La Liga (Spanish League): 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup): 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Supercopa de España (Spanish Super Cup): 2013
- UEFA Champions League: 2010–11, 2014–15
- UEFA Super Cup: 2015
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2015
With Borussia Dortmund
- DFB-Pokal (German Cup): 2016–17
With Betis
- Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup): 2021–22
With Spain's Youth Teams
- UEFA European Under-19 Championship runner-up: 2010
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2013
Individual Awards
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013
- UEFA La Liga Team of The Season: 2017–18
See also
In Spanish: Marc Bartra para niños
