Stefan Ortega Moreno, born on the 6th of November, 1992 in Germany, is a professional football goalkeeper who is currently playing for Manchester City. Standing at 6ft 1in (1.86m) and weighing 14st (89kg), he sports the number 18 jersey. In addition to his club commitments, Ortega has also had the honour of representing the German national team over his distinguished career.
Nowadays, experts and pundits alike have placed Ortega's market value around roughly £4.3m, with the figure being supported by Transfermarkt.
Ortega began his professional journey with Arminia Bielefeld in Germany's 2. Bundesliga, joining as a fresh-faced trainee back in July 2007. His official debut came during the 2011-2012 season, as he managed a total of 20 appearances for the first team in league matches. Additional seasons were significantly active for Ortega, with his stint at Bielefeld accumulating a grand total of 202 appearances across multiple seasons, up until 2022.
In a switch of scenery, July 2014 saw Ortega transfer from Arminia Bielefeld to 1860 Munich in Germany's 3. Liga. Here, his tenure consistent, with him making a total of 56 appearances in league matches with Munich, stretching out from the season 2014-2015 up till the 2016-2017 season.
However, Ortega's time at Munich was not everlasting, and in July 2017, he transferred back to his former club Arminia Bielefeld, where he once again became a familiar sight on the pitch until 2022.
Eventually, in July 2022, Ortega's talents caught the eye of Premier League giants Manchester City, and thus, he was transferred from Bielefeld to Manchester. Starting from the 2022 - 2023 season up until the ongoing 2025 - 2026 season, Ortega has clocked in 25 appearances for the world-revered English club. However, he has yet to make a show on the field in the ongoing season for Manchester City.
Adding to his accolades, Ortega participated in the prestigious Club World Cup in 2025 for Manchester City, where he was chosen as the starting goalkeeper for one of the matches. A fascinating journey, indeed, for the 33-year old goalkeeper, Stefan Ortega.
