Marc-André ter Stegen was born on 30/04/1992 in Mönchengladbach, Germany. Ter Stegen began his career at hometown team Borussia Mönchengladbach. After four seasons in the Bundesliga with Borussia Mönchengladbach, making 108 league appearances, he joined Barcelona for €12 million in 2014. He won the treble in his first season in Spain, playing for Barcelona in Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League. Ter Stegen represented Germany at several youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2012. Ter Stegen has been described as a tall, agile and consistent goalkeeper, with quick reflexes, good decision-making and excellent shot-stopping abilities.