Ter Stegen coming for Petr Čech’s legendary record – report

Photo by Silvestre Szpylma/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)

After seasons of suffering and results below the fans’ expectations, FC Barcelona have seemingly recovered their domestic form, and are on course to win another La Liga title. A major part in this achievement has been played by the club’s defense and goalkeeper, Marc Andre Ter Stegen.

FC Barcelona’s defense has helped them to concede a particularly low number of goals this season, which can ultimately help the club secure some new records. For instance, in the 30 match days up to now, Barcelona have conceded only 9 goals. Porto conceded 10 goals in 1991-92 with Vitor Baia in the goal, while Chelsea conceded 15 goals in the 2004-2005 season, with Peter Cech being their goalkeeper.

Real Madrid also hold the record for conceding the lowest number of goals in a season in Spain, with 15 goals conceded in an 18-game-league campaign in 1931-32. In the modern 38-match league seasons, Deportivo and Atletico Madrid both hold the record of conceding only 18 goals in 38 match days.

Barcelona can overtake these records if they retain their defensive form for the rest of the season, and concede less than 6 goals in the remaining 8 games.

In addition to helping his club secure this position, Ter Stegen’s performances have also been a source of personal glory for the goalkeeper. The goalkeeper is on course to shatter some of the records held for conceding the lowest goals in a season.

Ter Stegen has currently kept 23 clean sheets this season, with 8 games remaining. Thus, he is close to overtaking the record held by the former Deportivo goalkeeper, Paco Liano, of keeping 26 clean sheets in a single league season.

Furthermore, having conceded only 2 goals in the first 15 home games of the season, Ter Stegen has also matched the record held by Cordoba in the 1964-65 season, and Pontevedra in the 1968-69 season.

The Latest

Makeshift Barcelona pivot set to miss Las Palmas clash

The midfield pivot position has been a source of headache for the FC Barcelona head coach, Xavi Hernandez, throughout this season. Sergio Busquets’ departure at...

Saudi interest for Man City loanee could spell trouble for Barcelona

It seems that complications are a never-ending pastime for FC Barcelona when it comes to transfer targets. The Catalan giants do not seem to...

Bayern Munich Director reveals Barcelona midfield target’s condition to renew

The one position that FC Barcelona want to strengthen going into the next season is that of the midfield pivot, and the Catalans have...

Barcelona could pull pre-existing strings to land French pivot

As FC Barcelona continue to plan for the upcoming summer transfer window and the next season, one of the positions that the Catalans are...

Barcelona willing to help their summer signing find a new club

FC Barcelona continue to house some problematic financial issues, and they continue to face difficulties because of them. Even now, the salary margin is...

Barcelona and Xavi at odds about his future next season – report

In an ideal world, a lot of things would be different for FC Barcelona at the moment. Their financial situation as well as the...

Puma willing to give Barcelona €100 million signing bonus – report

As a brand and entity, FC Barcelona continues to remain one of the sport’s biggest. Within the footballing world, very few names compete at...

In-form La Liga defender confirms his return to Barcelona

The competition at FC Barcelona is unlike what any footballer may find elsewhere. Many talents have found this out the hard way, and have...

Makeshift Barcelona pivot still remains unavailable for selection

The current campaign is still far from over for FC Barcelona as they continue to trudge onwards. La Blaugrana must still face upcoming challenges...