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The 2024/25 season is proving to be a significant one for Marc Bernal. The young midfielder is gradually cementing his place in Barcelona’s first team, even though he might not yet be a household name.
However, for those familiar with Barça’s youth academy, Bernal’s talent has been evident for years.
Marc Bernal joined Barcelona in the summer of 2014 as a midfielder, having shown great potential at a young age. Over the past decade, he has primarily played in wide areas, yet his statistics are more akin to those of a prolific forward.
Despite his midfield role, Bernal’s knack for scoring has been remarkable, showcasing his physical and technical prowess.
Bernal’s knack of scoring
When Bernal first arrived at Barça, he was already the top scorer for Gimnastic de Manresa’s Prebenjamin A team.
He continued this trend in Barcelona’s youth teams, playing 28 matches and scoring 58 goals in the under-8 team. His impressive average of 2.07 goals per game was unusual for a midfielder.
As he progressed through the ranks, Bernal’s scoring ability remained consistent. In the Benjamin C team during the 2015-16 season, he played 29 matches, starting every game, and scored 50 goals.
In his third season with Barça’s 7-a-side teams, he was coached by Jordi Font in the Benjamin A squad, where he scored 39 goals in 35 matches, maintaining an impressive goals-per-game ratio.
Marc Bernal has been scoring goals for fun in youth teams. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Moving up to the U12 category, Bernal’s scoring did not wane. He continued to find the back of the net frequently, scoring 46 goals in 30 games with U12 C and 50 goals in 31 games with U12.
In his first five seasons with Barcelona’s youth setup, Bernal excelled in the 7-a-side format, scoring 243 goals in 153 matches.
The post-COVID era
His transition to 11-a-side football between the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons was challenging…
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Author : Swapnil Bhopatkar
Publish date : 2024-08-26 08:13:30
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