Marc Roca Junqué
He debuted for the Catalonia national team in December 2016, starting in a match against Tunisia.
Roca has won the Bundesliga title twice with Bayern Munich during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.
Marc Roca Junqué is a Spanish professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder.
Biography
Early Life
Marc Roca Junqué was born in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Catalonia, and grew up in the nearby town of La Granada. His football journey began at a young age when he joined the youth setup of RCD Espanyol in 2008 at just 11 years old.
Club Career
Roca made his senior debut with RCD Espanyol B on August 24, 2014, and quickly made a name for himself. He scored his first senior goal in January 2015 and was promoted to the first team in 2016, making his La Liga debut on August 26 of that year. He extended his contract with Espanyol until 2022 and played a crucial role in the team, scoring his first top-flight goal in April 2019. Despite his efforts, the club faced relegation in the 2019-20 season.
In October 2020, Roca signed a five-year contract with FC Bayern Munich. He debuted for the club shortly after, participating in both the DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga matches. His first UEFA Champions League appearance came in November 2020, showcasing his talent on a larger stage.
International Career
Roca has represented Spain at various youth levels, including the under-19 and under-21 teams. He made his debut for the Catalonia national team in December 2016 and was part of the Spain U21 squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2019, contributing significantly to the team's success.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Roca has achieved notable honors, including winning the Segunda División with Espanyol and multiple titles with Bayern Munich, such as the Bundesliga and FIFA Club World Cup. His journey reflects a commitment to growth and excellence in football, making him a prominent figure in Spanish football.
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Career & Clubs
Espanyol
Born in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Catalonia, and raised in neighbouring La Granada, Roca joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup in 2008, aged 11. On 24 August 2014, he made his senior debut with the reserves, starting in a 2–2 Segunda División B home draw against Lleida Esportiu. Roca scored his first senior goal on 17 January 2015, his team's second in a 2–3 home loss to UE Olot. On 4 August, he renewed his contract until 2017. On 26 August 2016, Roca made his first-team – and La Liga – debut, starting in a 2–2 home draw against Málaga CF. On 11 November, he agreed to an extension until 2022 and was permanently promoted to the main squad the following season. Roca scored his first goal in the top flight on 21 April 2019, in a 2–2 draw at Levante UD. He played 44 matches across all competitions in the 2019–20 campaign, but the club was relegated to Segunda División for the first time in 26 years.
Bayern Munich
On 4 October 2020, Roca signed for FC Bayern Munich on a five-year contract. He made his official debut 11 days later, in a 3–0 defeat of amateurs 1. FC Düren in the first round of the DFB-Pokal. He appeared in his first Bundesliga match later that month, coming on as an injury-time substitute for Serge Gnabry in the 2–1 away victory over 1. FC Köln. Roca played his first-ever game in the UEFA Champions League on 25 November 2020, starting and being sent off for two bookable offences midway through the second half on an eventual 3–1 group…
On 28 December 2016, Roca made his debut for the Catalonia autonomous team, starting in a 3–3 draw against Tunisia (4–2 penalty loss). He was named in Spain's under-21 squad for the 2019 UEFA European Championship, starting the final three games of the tournament for the eventual winners including a 4–1 semi-final victory over France in which he scored.
- Club
- RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (2016–2020)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich (2020–)
- Club
- RCD Espanyol B (2014–2017)
- Club
- Spain national under-21 association football team (2018–2019)
- Club
- Spain national under-19 football team (2015–2015)
- Club
- Catalonia national football team (2016–)
- National team
- Spain
Legacy
Espanyol
Segunda División: 2020–21 Bayern Munich
Bundesliga: 2020–21, 2021–22 FIFA Club World Cup: 2020 Spain U21
UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 2019
Clubs
Played together with
Aarón BuenoCatalonia national football team · 2003–2003
Aarón MartínRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2016–2019- Aarón MartínSpain national under-21 association football team
Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-19 football team · 2006–2008- Aarón ÑíguezSpain national under-21 association football team · 2008–2009
Abby ErcegRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2009–2010- Abel MatutesRCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Abelardo FernándezRCD Espanyol de Barcelona- Abelardo FernándezSpain national under-21 association football team · 1990–1991
- Abraham González CasanovaCatalonia national football team · 2006–2006
- Abraham González CasanovaRCD Espanyol de Barcelona · 2013–2016
- Adam AznouFC Bayern Munich · 2022
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Passport
Identifiers & aliases
Marc Roca Junqué is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Real Betis.
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