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Marc BartraSpanish footballer, central defender
Date of Birth: 15.01.1991
Country:  Spain |
Content:
- Marc Bartra: A Footballing Journey
- Borussia Dortmund Transfer and Explosion
- Move to Real Betis
- Domestic and International Achievements
- Barcelona
- Gesture of Kindness
Marc Bartra: A Footballing Journey
Early Career and Barcelona BreakthroughMarc Bartra, a Spanish footballer, was born into a footballing family. His father, Josep Bartra, was a professional footballer. Bartra made his debut for Barcelona's first team on February 14, 2010. He played 30 minutes as a substitute in a La Liga match against Atletico Madrid. Bartra scored his first goal for Barcelona in the final match of the 2010-11 La Liga season, helping the Catalan club win 3-1 against Malaga.
Borussia Dortmund Transfer and Explosion
On June 3, 2016, Bartra joined Borussia Dortmund in a €8 million transfer. However, his time in Germany was marred by a tragic incident. On April 11, 2017, a bomb exploded near the team bus before a match against Monaco. Bartra sustained a fracture in his radial bone, and was taken to the hospital.
Move to Real Betis
Bartra joined Real Betis on January 30, 2018, signing a contract until 2023. The transfer fee was reportedly around €10 million. Bartra has since become a key player for Betis.
Domestic and International Achievements
Bartra has had a successful career, winning numerous trophies with Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona
- La Liga Champion (5): 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16- Copa del Rey Winner (3): 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16
- Supercopa de España Winner (1): 2013
- UEFA Champions League Winner (2): 2010-11, 2014-15
- UEFA Super Cup Winner (1): 2015
- FIFA Club World Cup Winner (1): 2015
Borussia Dortmund
- DFB-Pokal Winner (1): 2016-17
Personal Life
Bartra is married to Melissa Jimenez, a sports journalist. They have one daughter, Gala. Bartra also has a twin brother, Eric, who plays football at an amateur level.
Gesture of Kindness
In April 2017, Bartra noticed a photo of a Borussia Dortmund fan named Steffi sitting alone in a crowd of Schalke 04 supporters. He found her on social media and gifted her his jersey.
