Sergi Samper

About

Spanish professional football player known for his work with the FC Barcelona club as a  defensive midfielder. He is also known for his work as a midfielder on the Catalonia and Spanish national teams.  

Before Fame

He joined the FC Barcelona youth training group at the age of six. Beginning his youth career in 2001, he eventually started his senior career in 2013 as a player for Barcelona's B squad. In 2014, he was moved up to the Barcelona club and in 2015 made his debut on the Catalonia national team. 

Trivia

He has received several honors and awards for his playing including the La Liga tournament in the 2015 season, the Copa del Rey in the 2014 season, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2015. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain and his older brother Jordi is a professional tennis player. 

Associated With

Other players known for their work on the Catalonia national team include Jordi Masip López, Marc Muniesa, and Isaac Cuenca.