Marc Bernal
Spanish footballer (born 2007)
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Marc Bernal Casas (born 26 May 2007) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona.
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Bernal in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Marc Bernal Casas | ||
| Date of birth | 26 May 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Berga, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Defensive midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barcelona | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2011–2013 | Berga | ||
| 2013–2014 | Gimnàstic Manresa | ||
| 2014–2024 | Barcelona | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Barcelona B | 27 | (2) |
| 2024– | Barcelona | 24 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2023–2024 | Spain U17 | 11 | (0) |
| 2026– | Spain U21 | 2 | (0) |
| 2025– | Catalonia | 1 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:37, 17 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 20:08, 31 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Born in Berga, Barcelona, Catalonia, Bernal is a youth product of CE Berga and Gimnàstic Manresa, and moved to La Masia at the age of 6 where he worked his way up their youth categories.[1][2] On 23 June 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona until 2026.[3] He made his senior and professional debut with Barcelona Atlètic in a 1–0 Primera Federación loss to Logroñés on 27 August 2023.[4] He scored his first professional goals with Barcelona Atlètic in a 3–1 win over Sestao on 22 October 2023.[5]
On 17 August 2024, he made his La Liga debut with Barcelona, by starting in a 2–1 away win over Valencia.[6] Later that month, on 27 August, he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee in a 2–1 away win over Rayo Vallecano.[7] A month later, on 30 September, Barcelona announced an adjustment to Bernal's contract by including a buyout clause of €500 million, binding him to the club until 30 June 2026 with an option to three more years.[8]
Bernal made his return from his 383-day absence on 14 September 2025, in a 6–0 win over Valencia, getting an assist.[9] Later that month, on 29 September, he extended his contract until 2029.[10] On 7 February 2026, Bernal scored his first goal for the Blaugranas in a 3–0 win over Mallorca at the Camp Nou.[11] A month later, on 18 March, he netted his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 7–2 win over Newcastle United during the competition's round of 16.[12]
International career
Bernal was called up to a training camp for the Spain U16s in October 2022.[13] In August 2023, he was named to a training camp for the Spain U18s.[14] He was named to the final squad for the Spain U17s at the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[15]
He was named to the final squad for the Spain U17s at the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[16]
Bernal debuted with the Catalonia team in a friendly 2–1 win over Palestine on 18 November 2025.[17]
Style of play
Bernal is a 6'4'' versatile left-footed midfielder who usually plays as a defensive midfielder, but can also play more offensively if required. He has a robust physique, and has great passing skills. He is level headed and can pass well under pressure.[18] He has also drawn the comparison of Sergio Busquets. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has shown strong faith in his potential, making clear to the player that he remains his second-choice defensive midfielder and expressing continued confidence in his long-term role within the first team.[19]
Career statistics
- As of match played 17 May 2026[20]
| Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barcelona Atlètic | 2023–24 | Primera Federación | 27 | 2 | — | — | 4[a] | 0 | 31 | 2 | ||
| Barcelona | 2024–25 | La Liga | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | La Liga | 21 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6[b] | 1 | 1[c] | 0 | 32 | 5 | |
| Total | 24 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 5 | ||
| Career total | 51 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 66 | 7 | ||
- Appearances in Primera Federación play-offs
- Appearances in UEFA Champions League
- Appearance in Supercopa de España
