Gerard Pique
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Spain National Team and International Achievements
Gerard Piqué’s international career began with the Spain U-19 team, which won the UEFA European Championship in 2006. He progressed to the U-20 and U-21 levels before joining the senior national team. A key figure in Spain’s golden generation, Piqué was a starting center-back during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. While he did not score a goal in that tournament, he played every match and was instrumental in Spain’s historic World Cup victory.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 2 Feb, 1987
- Age
- 33 yrs
- Occupations
- Association football player
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- Citizenship
- Spain
- Birth Place
- Barcelona
- residence
- Barcelona
- Education
- Colegio La Salle Bonanova
- Gender
- Male
- Description
- Spanish association football player
- Net Worth 2021
- 80 million
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He also represented Spain in UEFA Euro 2012, where the team won the championship, and later in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. Known for his strong tackling, aerial ability, and intelligence on the ball, Piqué was regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation.
Personal Life
In 2010, Gerard Piqué began dating Colombian singer Shakira, whom he met during the filming of her music video for the official 2010 World Cup song, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” The couple has two children: Milan, born in 2013, and Sasha, born in 2015. Though they maintained a high-profile relationship for over a decade, the couple announced their separation in 2022.
Net Worth and Media Presence
As a globally recognized professional footballer, Gerard Piqué has accumulated significant wealth throughout his career, both through football and various business ventures. His estimated net worth is approximately $30 million. His biography and career statistics are available on many reputable sports and entertainment websites, reflecting his impact and legacy in the realm of international football.
