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Crosas with Cruz Azul in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marc Crosas Luque | ||
| Date of birth | 9 January 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2002–2005 | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2006 | Barcelona C | 18 | (2) |
| 2006–2008 | Barcelona B | 34 | (0) |
| 2007 | Barcelona | 0 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Lyon (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2008–2011 | Celtic | 36 | (1) |
| 2011–2012 | Volga | 26 | (0) |
| 2012–2014 | Santos Laguna | 78 | (2) |
| 2014–2015 | U. de G. | 35 | (1) |
| 2015–2018 | Cruz Azul | 7 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | → Tenerife (loan) | 14 | (0) |
| 2017 | → Tampico Madero (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| Total | 268 | (6) | |
| International career | |||
| 2004–2005 | Spain U17 | 4 | (1) |
| 2006–2007 | Spain U19 | 4 | (0) |
| 2009 | Spain U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marc Crosas Luque (born on January 9, 1988) is a former professional footballer from Spain. He played as a defensive midfielder, which is a player who helps protect the defense and win the ball back. After his playing career, Marc became a football analyst for TUDN, a sports network. He is also a naturalized citizen of Mexico.
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Marc Crosas's Club Journey
Marc Crosas started his football career playing for different clubs. He moved between teams, gaining experience and showing his skills on the field.
Starting at Barcelona
Marc Crosas was born in Sant Feliu de Guíxols, a town in Catalonia, Spain. He grew up playing football and joined the famous La Liga club FC Barcelona when he was young. In 2006, he signed a five-year contract with the club.
On November 8, 2006, Marc played his first game for Barcelona's main team. This was in a Copa del Rey match against CF Badalona. He came into the game as a substitute for Andrés Iniesta.
Marc was also part of the Barcelona squad that played in the 2006 Club World Cup in Japan. His team finished as runners-up in that tournament. On December 12, 2007, he played in his first Champions League match against VfB Stuttgart at Camp Nou, Barcelona's home stadium.
He also helped Barcelona win the 2007 Copa Catalunya. In the final, Barcelona beat RCD Espanyol in a penalty shootout after the game ended in a 1–1 draw. Marc scored the winning penalty kick.
Moving to Lyon on Loan
On January 11, 2008, Marc Crosas moved to Ligue 1 club Lyon in France. He joined them on a loan deal until the end of the season. This move happened because Barcelona had many players in his midfield position, making it hard for him to get playing time.
Marc hoped to return to Barcelona in the future. He trained closely with Lyon's star player, Juninho Pernambucano, to improve his game.
He made his debut for Lyon in a Ligue 1 match against Lens on January 20, 2008. Lyon's president, Jean-Michel Aulas, later said that Marc had a good time at the club and that people liked him.
Playing for Celtic
In August 2008, Marc Crosas joined Celtic, a big club in Scotland. He signed a four-year contract. He was introduced to the fans at Celtic Park before a match.
Marc made his first appearance for Celtic as a substitute on August 23, 2008. His first start was on September 13 against Motherwell. On October 4, he was named "man of the match" for his great performance against Hamilton Academical.
On January 28, 2009, Marc scored in a penalty shootout during the Scottish League Cup semi-final against Dundee United. Celtic won the shootout with a score of 11-10.
His first goal for Celtic came on February 28, 2009, in a big 7–0 win against St Mirren. It was a powerful, curving shot from about 30 yards away. This goal was later voted Celtic's "Goal of the Season." He was also named Celtic's "Young Player of the Season" in his first year with the club.
In the 2009–10 season, Marc became a regular starter for Celtic. He formed a strong partnership with another midfielder, Landry N'Guémo. However, in the 2010–11 season, he played less under the new manager, Neil Lennon.
Time in Russia with Volga
In February 2011, Marc Crosas moved from Celtic to FC Volga, a team in the Russian Premier League. He signed a contract until December 2014. Marc joined Volga hoping to play more regularly and boost his career.
He made his debut for Volga in a 2–0 victory. During his 11 months with the Russian team, Marc played in 26 games and helped set up 5 goals for his teammates.
Success in Mexico with Santos Laguna
After finding it difficult to adjust to life in Russia, Marc Crosas signed a three-year deal with the Mexican team Santos Laguna. His former Celtic teammate, Efraín Juárez, helped him decide to move to Mexico.
Marc was introduced to the Santos Laguna fans before a match on February 12, 2012. He made his debut for the team as a substitute. On March 7, 2012, he played in his first CONCACAF Champions League match.
On May 20, 2012, Marc played in the final match of the Torneo Clausura 2011–12. Santos Laguna won the championship after a 2–1 victory. He scored his first goal for Santos Laguna on March 13, 2013, during a CONCACAF Champions League game.
Later Career and Retirement
After leaving Santos Laguna in 2014, Marc Crosas continued his career in Mexico. He played for U. de G. and Cruz Azul. He also had loan spells at CD Tenerife and Tampico Madero. Marc Crosas retired from playing professional football in 2018.
International Football
Marc Crosas also represented his home country, Spain, at different youth levels.
Between 2004 and 2005, he played eight times for the Spain under-17 team. In 2007, he was chosen for the Spain under-19 team, but he had to pull out due to an injury.
He also played for the Catalonia team. This team represents the region of Catalonia in Spain. It is not part of FIFA or UEFA, but it often plays friendly matches against other national teams. Marc made his debut for Catalonia in a 1–1 draw against the Basque Country. He also played in a match against Colombia.
Marc Crosas's Personal Life
Marc Crosas lived in his hometown of Sant Feliu de Guíxols until he moved to Lyon in 2008. His close friend is Bojan Krkić, who was also a teammate at FC Barcelona. Marc has a sponsorship deal with Nike for his football boots. He is also the younger cousin of Albert Jorquera, another former footballer. As of 2014, Marc Crosas holds Mexican citizenship.
Honours and Achievements
Marc Crosas won several titles and awards during his football career:
Lyon
- Ligue 1: 2007–08 (French League Champions)
- Coupe de France: 2007–08 (French Cup Winners)
Celtic
- Scottish League Cup: 2008–09 (Scottish League Cup Winners)
Santos Laguna
- Mexican Primera División: Clausura 2012 (Mexican League Champions)
Individual Awards
- Clydesdale Bank Goal of the Season: 2008–09, for his goal against St. Mirren.
See also
In Spanish: Marc Crosas para niños
