BIO

Marc Cucurella was born on 22 July 1998 in Alella, Spain, and plays as a left-back for Real Madrid, following a transfer from Chelsea. At club level, he won the Copa del Rey in 2017–18 with Barcelona, as well as the UEFA Conference League and FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 with Chelsea. Internationally, he won the World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain.

His 2025-2026 season:

Achievements

65 matches, 2 goals, 7 assists, 13 yellow cards, 1 red card, 1 World Cup

Performance and Ballon d'Or Criteria

  • Defensive intensity and tenacity: A combative left-back who excels in high-pressing systems, utilizing relentless tracking and tight marking to disrupt opposition wingers.

  • Tactical adaptability: Demonstrates versatility across back-line systems, comfortably operating as a traditional full-back, high wing-back, or inverted defender during build-up play.

Efficiency Statistics

  • Premier League durability: Started 35 league matches for Brighton & Hove Albion during his debut 2021–22 campaign, playing all but 58 minutes of the team's fixtures after his arrival.

  • Tournament distinction: Selected in the official UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament following Spain's title-winning Euro 2024 campaign.