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Gerald Pique Biography
Gerard Pique commonly known as Gerard Piqué Bernabéu, is a Spanish professional footballer. He is renowned for his prowess as a center-back and has achieved great success both at the club and international levels.
Piqué’s football journey began at a young age when he joined FC Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, known for producing talented players. He quickly rose through the ranks and made his professional debut for Barcelona in 2004. However, finding consistent playing time proved challenging, leading to a loan move to Manchester United in 2004.
Gerald Pique Age
Gerald Pique born on February 2, 1987, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is 35 years old.
Gerald Pique Family
His parents are Joan Piqué and Montserrat Bernabeu. Joan Piqué is a businessman, while Montserrat Bernabeu is a director of a spinal injuries hospital in Barcelona. Gerard Piqué comes from a sports-oriented family, as his grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, was a former vice-president of FC Barcelona.
Gerald Pique Girlfriend
Gerard Piqué’s girlfriend is the Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira. They have been in a relationship since 2011 and have two children together.
Gerald Pique Children
Gerard Piqué has two children with his partner Shakira. Their first child, a son named Milan Piqué Mebarak, was born on January 22, 2013. Their second child, a son named Sasha Piqué Mebarak, was born on January 29, 2015.
Gerald Pique Club Career
Gerard Piqué’s club career has been primarily associated with two clubs: Manchester United and FC Barcelona.
Piqué joined the youth academy of FC Barcelona, La Masia, at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks and made his first-team debut in 2004 under then-manager Frank Rijkaard. However, Piqué struggled to secure regular playing time at Barcelona and subsequently joined Manchester United in 2004.
During his time at Manchester United (2004-2008), Piqué had loan spells at Real Zaragoza in the 2006-2007 season and returned to Manchester United for the 2007-2008 season. He played a limited role at Manchester United but still managed to win several trophies, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League in the 2007-2008 season.
In 2008, Piqué made a return to FC Barcelona, where he truly established himself as a top-class defender. He became an integral part of Barcelona’s defense and enjoyed tremendous success with the club. Piqué played a vital role in Barcelona’s golden era under manager Pep Guardiola, winning numerous domestic and international titles, including multiple La Liga titles, Copa del Rey trophies, and UEFA Champions League titles. He formed a formidable partnership with Carles Puyol in the heart of Barcelona’s defense.
Gerard Piqué continues to play for FC Barcelona, contributing to their defense and serving as one of the club’s key leaders on the pitch.
Gerald Pique Awards and Achievements
Gerard Piqué is a professional footballer from Spain who has had a successful career playing as a center-back for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team. Here are some of the notable awards and achievements that Piqué has received:
FIFA World Cup: Piqué was a key member of the Spanish national team that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. He played an instrumental role in the defense, helping Spain concede only two goals throughout the tournament.
UEFA Champions League: Piqué has won the UEFA Champions League with FC Barcelona on multiple occasions. He was part of the team that lifted the trophy in the 2008-2009, 2010-2011, and 2014-2015 seasons.
La Liga: Piqué has won numerous La Liga titles with FC Barcelona. He has been a part of the team that clinched the league title in the 2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2012-2013, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019 seasons.
UEFA European Championship: Piqué played a significant role in Spain’s success at the UEFA European Championship. He was a member of the Spanish squad that won the tournament in 2012.
UEFA European Under-19 Championship: Before his senior international success, Piqué also won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the Spanish U-19 team in 2006.
Individual Awards: Piqué has been recognized for his performances on an individual level as well. He has been included in the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season and the UEFA Team of the Year multiple times. Piqué has also been named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI and the UEFA Team of the Year.
Gerald Pique Networth
Gerard Piqué’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million.
