Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Andreu Fontàs Prat was born 14 November 1989. He is a central defender in Major League Soccer.

Born in Banyoles, Girona, Catalonia, Fontàs was a product of FC Barcelona's youth system, having previously played for amateurs CD Banyoles for 11 years. Originally a defensive midfielder, he was reconverted into central defender by the B team's coach Luis Enrique, a former Barcelona player. On 8 August 2018, Fontàs joined Major League Soccer club Sporting Kansas City. He made his debut for the club on 8 September 2018 against Orlando City, starting in a 1–0 victory. On 24 October 2020, Fontàs scored his first goal for Kansas City against the Colorado Rapids, scoring the second goal in a 4–0 victory.