German · Mönchengladbach, Germany · Born 30 April 1992German goalkeeper renowned for his exceptional shot-stopping ability and distribution skills, establishing himself as one of the world's elite keepers at Barcel
The 94th-minute save Marc-André ter Stegen produced against Manchester United in the 2019 Champions League quarter-final encapsulates a decade at Barcelona marked by world-class performances, five La Liga titles, and a permanent position as understudy to Manuel Neuer in Germany's national team — a frustration he handled with a professional commitment that earned wide admiration throughout the sport. Barcelona paid £10 million for him in 2014. His decade at Barcelona has produced five La Liga titles, five Copa del Reys and the 2015 Champions League. His performances in the 2019 Champions League knockout rounds — particularly his 94th-minute save against Manchester United and his distribution quality throughout — were rated as the best individual goalkeeping displays of the season. He represented Germany only 44 times — perpetually as backup to Manuel Neuer. The ter Stegen-Neuer debate — which of the two was the finer goalkeeper — became one of football's longest-running positional debates, with many analysts concluding ter Stegen's distribution was superior while Neuer's historical primacy was undeniable. He was injured by a serious knee condition in September 2024 that required surgery. His consistency across ten Barcelona seasons despite the national team second-choice frustration reflects exceptional professional commitment.
Being one of the world's best ball-playing goalkeepers
How They Played
Ball-playing goalkeeper with exceptional distribution and shot-stopping ability
Lasting Impact
He established himself as one of the world's premier goalkeepers during Barcelona's recent era, helping maintain their defensive stability during multiple title-winning campaigns.
Career Honours
- Champions League (2015)
- La Liga 5x
- Copa del Rey 5x
- UEFA Super Cup (2015)
- Champions League 2015
- La Liga 2015
- La Liga 2016
- La Liga 2018
- La Liga 2019
- La Liga 2023
- Copa del Rey 2015
- Copa del Rey 2016
- Copa del Rey 2017
- Copa del Rey 2018
- Copa del Rey 2021
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borussia Mönchengladbach II | 2009–2011 | — | 18 | 0 |
| Borussia Mönchengladbach | 2010–2014 | — | 108 | 0 |
| Barcelona | 2014–Present | £10m | 291 | 0 |
| Girona | 2026–2026 | loan | 2 | 0 |
 Germany | — | — | 44 | — |
German Athletes