Arnau Solà Mateu (born 4 April 2003) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Segunda División club Cartagena, on loan from La Liga club Almería.
Club career
Early career
Born in Amposta, Tarragona, Catalonia, Solà began his career with hometown side CF Amposta at the age of four. In 2010, aged seven, he moved to UE Rapitenca, and then joined FC Barcelona's La Masia in 2015, at the age of 12.
Barcelona
Solà was promoted to Barcelona's B team in July 2021, and made his senior debut on 28 August, coming on as a second-half substitute for Nils Mortimer in a 1–1 Primera División RFEF home draw against Algeciras CF. He spent the campaign playing both for the B's and the Juvenil side before being sidelined in February 2022, due to a spinal disc herniation: however, he still contributed to the victory of a national under-19 league title.
On 6 June 2022, Solà announced his departure from Barcelona after not renewing his contract, which would have expired at the end of the month.
Almería
On 7 July 2022, Solà joined La Liga side UD Almería on a permanent deal, signing a five-year contract.
Loan to Murcia
On 12 August, he joined Primera Federación side Real Murcia on loan for the entire season. He immediately became a starter for the side, being often deployed on the right flank.
Loan to Cartagena
On 20 July 2023, Solà was loaned out to Segunda División side FC Cartagena for one season.
International career
Solà has represented Spain at youth international level, having played for the under-19 national team.