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Getting to Know: Sergi Roberto

Full name: Sergi Roberto Carnicer
Squad No.: 20
Position: Midfielder
Date of birth: 7 February 1992
Place of birth: Reus, Spain
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight: 71 kg (157 lbs)

Born in Reus in the Tarragona province, the same city as famous architect Antoni Gaudí, Sergi Roberto quickly started practicing football. He took his first football steps at local CF Reus Deportiu, but later moved on to join the youth ranks of Gimnàstic de Tarragona. Roberto's stay in Tarragona was not long, it lasted only one season, as he was recruited by FC Barcelona.