- The Barça goalkeeper answers five questions to mark the debut of his first 100% electric car, the CUPRA Born
- Ter Stegen thinks Ousmane Dembelé is the most electric footballer he’s ever seen play
- With the Born’s 440-kilometre 100% electric range, Ter Stegen would like to drive to Andorra or visit the Costa Brava
It’s a well-known fact that Marc ter Stegen is a figurehead on the pitch: his persevering attitude and saves are proof of that. However, what many don’t know is that the FC Barcelona goalkeeper is a role model off the field as well. A great advocate of sustainability, he takes various steps in his day-to-day life to contribute to a cleaner world, like consuming local products, reducing his use of plastics and making a firm commitment to zero-emission transport. In fact, on the day he received his first 100% electric car, the CUPRA Born, we asked him five rapid fire questions about how he “electrifies” his own life.
-What’s something you’re plugged into lately? “I’m really interested in body stretching routines” the goalkeeper says. Ter Stegen started doing a series of exercises to recover from the knee injury that kept him side-lined all last summer, enabling him to get a lot out of the difficult situation: “I realised what works best for me, I learned quite a lot about my body, and I want to find out more” he adds.
- What’s your favourite place to recharge your batteries in winter? “Andorra, because it’s quite close” he says. “We used to go a lot to Austria, but this year we’ve stayed closer, as it’s easier to travel with our son.” That’s not a difficult request for the CUPRA Born; its electric range of up to 440 km makes it possible to cover a round trip from Barcelona to Andorra without any problems.
-What about in summer? “We enjoy going to Ibiza, for the same reason: it’s quite a short trip” says the CUPRA ambassador. But for overland journeys, “Italy is also very nice.” The German goalkeeper and his family always make it a habit to visit “warm countries” in summer, so what could be better than driving around southern Europe in an electric car?
-Who’s the most electric football player you’ve ever seen? “Without a doubt, Ousmane Dembelé” he’s quick to answer. But the goalkeeper also has another Barça team-mate in mind: “And the most powerful player, Ronald Araújo.” Electrification and power are a great combo, as seen in the 204 hp of electric power in the CUPRA Born.
-Where would you drive with the CUPRA Born’s 440-kilometre range? “I really like to move within Catalonia” explains Ter Stegen. And he adds: “With this range, you can go anywhere you want in the territory.” What’s his next destination? “Probably the Costa Brava” he said.
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