About Gerard Martín (footballer)
Gerard Martín Langreo (born 26 February 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for La Liga club Barcelona. Primarily a left-back, he is also capable of playing as a centre-back. == Early life == Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Martín moved with his family to Sant Andreu de la Barca at the age of five. == Club career == On 19 July 2023, Martín signed a two-year contract with Barcelona B, arriving from Cornellà. At the former side, he was viewed as "one of the key defensive players" under former club player Rafael Márquez. On 17 August 2024, he made his La Liga debut with their first team, coming on as a 63rd-minute substitute for Alejandro Balde in a 2–1 away win against Valencia. Martín scored his first professional goal on 2 March 2025, from a cross by Dani Olmo in a 4–0 victory over Real Sociedad at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. He contributed 28 league appearances for the eventual champions, making 42 in all competitions with 19 starts. In the 2025–26 season, still under Hansi Flick, Martín was often deployed as a left-sided centre-back. He stated in an interview that he felt comfortable both as a full-back and a stopper, highlighting his tactical versatility.
Biography source: Wikipedia. The profile adds birthday-specific historical context from the Celebs Birthday Today editorial database.