Marc Bernal
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
Spain €25mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 26.05.2007
Nationality: Spain
Current club: FC Barcelona
Position: Defensive Midfielder / Central Midfielder
Height: 1.93m
Current market value: Approximately €25mm
Represented by: Roc Nation Sports
Main agent: Raúl Verdú — publicly reported as one of his representatives
Reported salary: Estimated €1.25m gross per year, excluding bonuses — Capology
Contract expires: 30.06.2029
About
Marc Bernal is a Spanish midfielder who plays for FC Barcelona. Primarily a defensive midfielder, he combines physical presence with composed passing, positional awareness and the technical grounding developed at La Masia.
Born in Berga, Catalonia, Bernal joined Barcelona’s academy as a young child. He progressed through the youth teams and became a regular for Barça Atlètic at just 16 before making his first-team debut under Hansi Flick in August 2024.
A serious knee injury interrupted his breakthrough after three league appearances. He returned to competitive football in September 2025 and subsequently developed into an important midfield option, contributing five goals during the 2025/26 campaign. After representing Spain at youth level, he made his senior international debut in June 2026.
Bernal is publicly associated with Roc Nation Sports, with Raúl Verdú reported among his individual representatives. His September 2025 contract extension secured his Barcelona future until June 2029.
Representation
Agency: Roc Nation Sports
Reported individual representative: Raúl Verdú — identified publicly as one of his representatives
Agency founder / chairman: Jay-Z
International headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Global headquarters: New York, United States
Jurisdiction: Spain and international markets
FIFA licence status: The agency includes publicly listed licensed agents; Verdú’s current individual FIFA licence status is not confirmed here
Linked with Bernal since: Publicly documented during his early Barcelona first-team career; exact starting date not confirmed
Also represents: Vinícius Júnior, Endrick, Kevin De Bruyne, Gabriel Martinelli and Federico Dimarco
Related agency page: Roc Nation Sports
Roc Nation Sports combines football representation with commercial development, media support and wider career management.
Bernal’s representation has been involved during an important period covering his first-team breakthrough, recovery from injury and return to regular competition. Public reporting identifies Raúl Verdú as one of the contacts discussing his sporting situation with Barcelona.
His contract extension until 2029 gave both player and club a longer-term framework as he rebuilt competitive rhythm and established his place in the senior squad.
Career timeline
Early development: Began playing football in his hometown of Berga
2013: Joined FC Barcelona’s academy at the age of six
2023: Progressed into Barça Atlètic
2023/24: Made 31 appearances for Barça Atlètic, including 27 starts
2023: Scored twice against Sestao River for Barça Atlètic
2023: Represented Spain at the FIFA U17 World Cup
August 2024: Made his Barcelona first-team debut against Valencia
August 2024: Suffered a serious left-knee injury against Rayo Vallecano
September 2024: Agreed improved contractual terms during his recovery
September 2025: Returned to competitive action against Valencia after more than a year out
September 2025: Signed a contract extension until June 2029
2025/26: Became an increasingly important option in Barcelona’s midfield
2025/26: Scored five goals across senior competitions
2026: Scored twice against Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-finals
May 2026: Helped Barcelona retain the La Liga title
June 2026: Made his senior Spain debut in a friendly against Iraq
Transfer history
2013 – Hometown youth football to FC Barcelona academy – Youth move into La Masia
2023 – Barcelona youth teams to Barça Atlètic – Internal promotion
2024 – Barça Atlètic to Barcelona first team – Promoted into senior first-team football
2024 – Barcelona contract adjustment – Improved agreement during his injury recovery, with provision for a longer commitment after turning 18
2025 – Barcelona contract extension – New agreement until June 2029
Bernal has developed through Barcelona’s academy and reserve team without completing a senior transfer to another club.
His progression reflects the club’s willingness to promote technically and tactically advanced midfielders from La Masia.
The 2025 renewal confirmed Barcelona’s continued investment in his development following the injury that interrupted his first senior season.
Playing profile
Bernal is primarily a holding midfielder who provides structure in front of the defence. He can operate as the deepest midfielder or alongside another central player, helping his team control possession and protect the middle of the pitch.
Predominantly left-footed, he is comfortable receiving from defenders and moving the ball into midfield. His passing is usually measured, with an emphasis on choosing useful angles and finding teammates between the opposition’s lines.
His height gives him considerable reach when challenging for possession or blocking passing lanes. He uses positioning and anticipation to close space, supporting the centre-backs and helping limit counterattacks.
In possession, Bernal offers calmness and patience. He can circulate the ball to maintain control while recognising opportunities to play forward when an opponent leaves space.
His attacking contribution has also developed. He can move beyond his holding position, arrive around the penalty area and provide an additional goal threat when the team’s structure allows it.
Bernal’s strongest qualities suit a possession-based team that asks its midfielders to combine technical security with defensive responsibility. Continued experience will help him refine his decisions when pressed and his positioning against fast transitions.
Key strengths
Positional awareness
Composure in possession
Left-footed passing
Distribution from deep
Reading of passing lanes
Defensive anticipation
Physical presence and reach
Support for the centre-backs
Control of midfield tempo
Tactical discipline
Forward passing
Developing goal threat
