Sergi Darder

Lyon On 30 August 2015, Darder joined Olympique Lyonnais on a five-year contract, for €12 million. His Ligue 1 debut arrived on 20 September, as he was replaced midway through the second half of a 1–1 draw at Olympique de Marseille.

Darder scored his second league goal of the season on 28 February 2016 – third overall – netting after a fine individual effort to help impose Paris Saint-Germain FC their first loss in 36 games (2–1 at Stade de Gerland).

Return to Espanyol On 1 September 2017, Darder returned to Espanyol after agreeing to a one-year loan with an €8 million buyout clause. The move was made permanent on 5 March 2018 after the player made a required number of appearances, and he signed a five-year deal which was rendered effective on 1 July.

Darder scored six times from 40 appearances in the 2020–21 campaign, with his team being crowned Segunda División champions and thus promoting. On 25 August 2022, he signed an extension until 2026.

Mallorca On 11 August 2023, following Espanyol's relegation, Darder joined fellow top-flight RCD Mallorca on a five-year contract. On 27 February 2024, he scored the decisive penalty in a 5–4 shootout victory against Real Sociedad to qualify his side for the final of the Copa del Rey.

International career All youth levels comprised, Darder earned 12 caps for Spain. His debut for the under-21 team arrived on 14 November 2013, as he played the last 35 minutes of a 6–1 away rout of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2015 UEFA European Championship qualifiers.

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Honours Espanyol Segunda División: 2020–21