Marc Casadó

1. Overview

Marc Casadó Torras, born on 14 September 2003, is a Spanish professional footballer who primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. Casadó's career progression has seen him rise through Barcelona's renowned La Masia academy, where he captained the Juvenil A team to league and Copa de Campeones titles. He then advanced to captain Barcelona Atlètic, the club's reserve team, before making his official debut for the senior squad in the UEFA Champions League and subsequently in La Liga. His playing style is characterized by his strong work rate, ability to recover possession, and technical proficiency, making him a tenacious and intense presence on the field. He is also noted for his versatility, having played as a right-back and centre-back. His promising performances led to his call-up and debut for the senior Spanish national team in the UEFA Nations League.

2. Early Life and Background

Marc Casadó Torras was born on 14 September 2003, in Sant Pere de Vilamajor, a municipality located in the Vallès Oriental comarca of the Province of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. His early life in Catalonia laid the foundation for his footballing journey.

3. Youth Career

Casadó began his youth football career at various local clubs before joining Barcelona's esteemed academy. From 2009 to 2011, he played for Vilamajor, followed by a stint at Sant Celoni from 2011 to 2012. He then moved to EC Granollers from 2012 to 2015 and subsequently to CF Damm from 2015 to 2016.

In 2016, at the age of 13, Casadó joined Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, a pivotal step in his development. He quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the captain of the Juvenil A team. During the 2020-21 season, he played a crucial role in leading the Juvenil A squad to victory in both the league and the Copa de Campeones. His impressive performances also saw him named on the bench for the reserve squad, Barcelona Atlètic, five times in 2021, signaling his readiness for higher levels of competition.

4. Club Career

Casadó's club career has been marked by a steady progression through FC Barcelona's ranks, from its youth academy to its reserve team and eventually to the senior squad, where he has begun to make significant contributions.

4.2. FC Barcelona

Casadó made his official debut for the FC Barcelona senior squad on 1 November 2022, in a UEFA Champions League match against FC Viktoria Plzeň. He entered the game in the 67th minute, replacing an injured Franck Kessié, and played until the final whistle.

His first appearance in La Liga came on 17 March 2024, when he was substituted on for Héctor Fort in a match against Atlético Madrid. In the 2024-25 season, under new coach Hansi Flick, Casadó was notably integrated into the first team's starting lineup. His performances garnered praise, with former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets remarking that while he knew Casadó was a good player, his emergence was "spectacular."

5. International Career

Marc Casadó has represented Spain at various youth levels and has recently made his debut for the senior national team, showcasing his progression through the national ranks.

6. Style of Play

Marc Casadó is primarily deployed as a defensive midfielder, a position where he excels due to his tactical awareness and physical attributes. He stands at 68 in ^{(172 cm)}. However, his versatility allows him to effectively play in other roles, including right-back and centre-back.

He is known for his hard-working approach and his adeptness at recovering possession, making him a crucial asset in breaking up opposition attacks. Casadó is also recognized as a great ball handler, demonstrating composure and skill in retaining and distributing possession. On the pitch, he is described as a tenacious and intense player, consistently putting in a high level of effort. His key attributes include his exceptional work rate, precise passing ability, strong defensive contributions, and overall technical proficiency.

7. Career Statistics

8. Honours

Barcelona

• Supercopa de España: 2025