Marc-André ter Stegen appears without a number on LaLiga’s roster for the 2025-26 season. The German goalkeeper had already lost the captaincy and is facing an open conflict with Barcelona.

No number and an uncertain future

According to Marca, the official update of FC Barcelona’s squad numbers for the 2025-26 season brought a major surprise: Marc-André ter Stegen is registered without a number. The goalkeeper, one of the team’s leaders, is going through a tense moment with the board after disciplinary proceedings were opened against him.

The dispute stems from his refusal to sign consent for his medical report to be shared with LaLiga, which blocked the use of his salary for financial fair play purposes. That decision led to the temporary removal of his captaincy and created a tense atmosphere that shows no sign of resolution.

Cubarsí inherits the ‘5’ and Ter Stegen is sidelined

In the same update, Pau Cubarsí was confirmed as the new wearer of the number ‘5’ shirt, following the imminent departure of Iñigo Martínez to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Ter Stegen continues to train with the team, but the absence of an official squad number has fueled speculation about a possible exit or extended sanction.

A standoff that drags on

With a valid contract and a key role as Barcelona’s first-choice goalkeeper, the German faces an uncertain scenario. Less than a week before the start of the season, his absence from the squad list is a clear sign that the relationship between player and club is at its most fragile point since his arrival in 2014.