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Marc-André ter Stegen

Marc-André ter Stegen is a German professional football goalkeeper.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marc-André ter Stegen is a German professional football goalkeeper. Born on 30 April 1992 in Mönchengladbach, he began his senior career at Borussia Mönchengladbach before joining FC Barcelona in 2014. He has also represented the Germany national team since 2012.

Early life and youth career

Ter Stegen was born in Mönchengladbach, Germany, and developed through the youth ranks of Borussia Mönchengladbach. Club sources describe him as having progressed through the club’s youth system before making his Bundesliga debut as a teenager.

Club career

He joined FC Barcelona in the summer of 2014 from Borussia Mönchengladbach and spent much of his career there as the first‑choice goalkeeper. According to Barcelona and Girona club pages, he was on loan at Girona FC for the 2025/26 season.

International career

Ter Stegen has been part of the Germany national team since 2012. He has served as one of Germany’s main goalkeeping options in international competitions.

Playing style

He is widely identified as a goalkeeper and is known for shot‑stopping and distribution, with club and player profile pages consistently listing him in that role.

Key facts

  • Marc‑André ter Stegen was born in Mönchengladbach on 30 April 1992.
  • He began his senior career at Borussia Mönchengladbach before joining FC Barcelona in 2014.
  • He plays as a goalkeeper.
  • He has been a Germany international since 2012.
  • Recent club sources show him on loan at Girona FC for the 2025/26 season.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc-André ter Stegen?
He is a German professional football goalkeeper who has played for FC Barcelona and the Germany national team.
When was Marc-André ter Stegen born?
He was born on 30 April 1992.
Which clubs has he played for?
He rose through Borussia Mönchengladbach and joined FC Barcelona in 2014; club sources also list him on loan at Girona FC for 2025/26.
What position does he play?
He plays as a goalkeeper.
What nationality is Marc-André ter Stegen?
He is German.
Has he played for Germany?
Yes. He has been associated with the Germany national team since 2012.

References

  1. FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/players/11072/marc-andre-ter-stegen
    Supports: Birth date, birth place, position, and signing from Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014.
  2. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.com/marc-andre-ter-stegen/profil/spieler/74857
    Supports: Date of birth, nationality, position, current club, contract information, and injury status.
  3. Girona FC — https://www.gironafc.cat/en/players/marc-andre-ter-stegen
    Supports: Loan status at Girona FC, birth details, career timeline, and club honours.
  4. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc-Andr%C3%A9_ter_Stegen
    Supports: Overview of his club career and Germany national team involvement since 2012.
  5. FC Barcelona — https://players.fcbarcelona.com/en/player/869-ter-stegen-marc-andre-ter-stegen
    Supports: Barcelona appearances, honours, and seasons with the first team.