1. Marc Muniesa Martinez was born on 27 March 1992 and is a Spanish professional footballer who plays mainly as a centre-back or left-back for Qatari Stars League club Al Shahaniya.
16 Facts About Marc Muniesa
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Marc Muniesa gained 26 caps for Spain at youth level, including five for the under-21 side with which he won the 2013 European Championship.
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On 24 July 2012, in Barcelona's first pre-season friendly, against Hamburger SV, Marc Muniesa suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, going on to miss six months.
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On 2 July 2013, Marc Muniesa joined Premier League club Stoke City on a free transfer, signing a four-year contract.
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Marc Muniesa made his first start in the Premier League on 30 November 2013 against Everton at Goodison Park.
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Marc Muniesa helped Stoke keep back-to-back clean sheets in victories over Everton and West Bromwich Albion.
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Marc Muniesa remained a regular in Mark Hughes' team before he suffered a hamstring injury in February 2015 which ruled him out for six weeks.
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On 7 August 2015, Marc Muniesa signed a new contract with Stoke keeping him at the club until the summer of 2019.
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Marc Muniesa had his attempt saved by Simon Mignolet as Stoke lost in a penalty shootout to Liverpool, missing out on the 2016 Football League Cup Final.
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On 11 August 2017, Marc Muniesa joined newly promoted La Liga club Girona on a season-long loan.
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On 19 August 2019, after suffering relegation, Marc Muniesa terminated his contract with the club with two years remaining.
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On 30 August 2023, Marc Muniesa joined Danish Superliga side Lyngby Boldklub on a two-year deal.
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On 31 January 2024, Lyngby confirmed that Marc Muniesa had had his contract terminated at his own request as the player wanted to return to Qatar, where his family resided.
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On 1 February 2024, Marc Muniesa signed with Qatari Second Division club Al Shahaniya.
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Marc Muniesa played in all of Spain's youth teams from under-16s to under 21s.
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Marc Muniesa is a defender and has played at centre back and left back and can play as a defensive midfielder but states that his preferred position is at centre back.