Jordi Masip
A loyal and steady goalkeeper who spent over a decade as a reliable understudy at Barcelona before finding a starting role elsewhere in Spain.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Spanish association football player·Birthday: January 3·Millennials
Biography
Jordi Masip’s career is a study in patience and professionalism. A product of FC Barcelona's La Masia academy, the Catalan goalkeeper spent his prime years in the shadow of giants, first behind Victor Valdés and later Marc-André ter Stegen. For over a decade, he served as the dependable third-choice and then backup, training with some of the world's best players and absorbing a unique footballing philosophy. His first-team opportunities at Camp Nou were fleeting, but his readiness was never in question. Seeking regular play, he moved to Real Valladolid in 2017, where he finally became an undisputed starter in La Liga, showcasing the shot-stopping ability and composure he had refined for so long. His journey reflects the vital, often unseen role of the career deputy.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jordi was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jordi Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jordi's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his official first-team debut for FC Barcelona in a Copa del Rey match in 2014.
- Earned promotion to La Liga with Real Valladolid for the 2018-19 season as the starting goalkeeper.
- Won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona in 2015 as part of the squad, though he did not play in the final.
Did You Know?
His father, Jordi Masip, was a professional basketball player who won an Olympic silver medal with Spain in 1984.
He played for Barcelona's futsal team before switching to football goalkeeping.
Masip shares a name with a famous Spanish psychiatrist from the 16th century.
“My job was to support the team, always, from the bench.”
