There are not many teams in the world who don’t need to panic when their goalkeeper gets injured but, thanks to Stefan Ortega, Manchester City are one of them.
Stefan Ortega is the epitome of Manchester City’s strength in depth, always having at least two fantastic options for every position on the park.
The goalkeeper is second choice behind Ederson but always delivers stellar performances when he’s called into action by Pep Guardiola. Making him a cult hero at the Etihad Stadium.
But what else is there to know about Ortega? Here are the answers to your most frequently asked questions.
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How old is Stefan Ortega?
Stefan Ortega Moreno was born on November 6, 1992, in Hofgeismar, Germany, to a Spanish father and a German mother.
As of February 2025, he is 32 years old.
Stefan Ortega height and weight
Ortega is 6 feet (183cm) tall and weighs in at 84kg, according to TNT Sports. Though small for a goalkeeper, it doesn’t stop him from making great saves and being a safe presence between the sticks.
X/Twitter and Instagram accounts
Ortega has an official Instagram account @sefan.ortega1 where he often shares action photos on the pitch and personal pictures of his family. He has 365k followers.
He does not appear to have an official X, formerly Twitter, account.
Stefan Ortega wife
Ortega is married to long-term partner Sabrina Ortega Moreno and the couple have two children together. A daughter named Alba and a son, who was just born in August 2024, named Santigo Stefan.
Speaking in April when his City future was up in the air, Ortega discussed how his decision on whether to stay or not would have a lot to do with what his family wanted.
“At the end, it’s not my single decision, my [wife] is there as well, we’re expecting the second child,” he said.
“I’m not in the beginning of the 20s so I have to choose wisely now what I’m doing in summer. It’s not that I have to push the club that they will sell me, it’s just like see what happens. I’m relaxed because there are worse places than here.
“My family and me are really happy here. My wife struggled a bit in the beginning but I think it’s normal to go in a different country. Now everyone is happy.
“I’m happy to be here because it’s one of the biggest clubs in the world. The target is still the same, I’m ambitious from the beginning and this is what I try to do every day.”
How much does Stefan Ortega earn?
Ortega takes home a weekly wage of £90,000 and is contracted to the club until 2026.
That equates to a yearly salary of £4.68m before tax.
How much did Man City pay for Stefan Ortega?
Manchester City didn’t pay anything to sign one of the best reserve goalkeepers in the Premier League. He arrived on a free transfer in 2022 after his contract at Arminia Bielefeld expired.
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Stefan Ortega stats
Man City stats
| Season | Appearances | Clean sheets | Goals conceded | Yellow cards | Red cards |
| 2022/23 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023/24 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024/25 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 49 | 21 | 47 | 2 | 0 |
Pre-Man City stats
| Club | Appearances | Clean sheets | Goals conceded | Yellow cards | Red cards |
| 1860 Munich | 64 | 10 | 88 | 4 | 0 |
| Arminia Bielefeld | 220 | 65 | 299 | 8 | 0 |
Trophies and honours
Man City trophies
- x1 Champions League – 2022/23
- x2 Premier League – 2022/23, 2023/24
- x1 FA Cup – 2023
- x1 Club World Cup – 2023
- x1 UEFA Super Cup – 2023
- x1 Community Shield – 2024
Arminia Bielefeld trophies
- x1 Bundesliga II – 2019/20
- x2 Westphalia Cup – 2011/12, 2012/13
Ortega save vs Tottenham
Though his appearances have been limited at City, Ortega has nearly always impressed when given a chance in the side and was crucial to the 2023/24 Premier League triumph.
With Ederson picking up an injury in the crucial game against Tottenham, Ortega came to the rescue.
City were 1-0 up with five minutes remaining when Manuel Akanji lost the ball to set Son Heung-min straight through on goal. Yet, Ortega stood tall and prevented a calamitous goal.
It was a save that left Guardiola on the floor in disbelief and pretty much secured a fourth title in a row.
Is Stefan Ortega related to Jenna Ortega?
No. Although they have the same sir name, Ortega being quite common, the City goalkeeper is not related to the famous actor of Wednesday Addams fame, Jenna Ortega.
