Eric Garcia Martret (born 9 January 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who currently plays for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Garcia went to Manchester City from Barcelona when he was 17 years old. On September 21, 2019, he made his Premier League debut. He won the league and finished second in the UEFA Champions League in his final season at the club. Garcia rejoined Barcelona on a free transfer in June 2021, when his contract expired.

Eric Garcia Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Eric García Martret
Nick Name	Eric Garcia
Age	22 years (as of 2023)
Religion	Christian
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Birth Place	Municipality of Martorell, Spain
Date of Birth	9 January 2001
Nationality	Spain
Hobbies	Music and Gym
Family
Mother's Name
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Not Available
Children	Not Available
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Profession	Footballer
Outfitter	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	Man City
Debut International	Spain
Jersey Number	• Spain - 12 • FC Barcelona - 24
Current Team(s)	• Spain • FC Barcelona
Position	Defender
Foot	Right
League level	First Tier
Caps/Goals	18 / 0
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Puyol, De la Peña & Sostres
Traits	None
Style Of Play	• Likes to play short passes • Commits fouls often
Strengths	• Passing • Ball interception
Weakness	• Discipline
Height and Weight
Height (as of 2022)	• in meters - 1.82 m • in feet inches - 5'11"
Weight (as of 2022)	• in kilograms - 76 kgs • in pounds - 168 lbs
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Centre-Back
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Drinks	Red Wine
Favorite Color	White
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

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Eric Garcia Awards

Manchester City

• Premier League: 2020–21
• EFL Cup: 2019–20FA
• Community Shield: 2019
• UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2020–21

Spain U17

• UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2017
• FIFA U-17 World Cup runner-up: 2017

Spain

• UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2020–21

Individual

• UEFA European Under-19 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
• IFFHS Men’s Youth (U20) World Team: 2021

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Eric Garcia Net Worth

Eric Garcia’s net worth or income is thought to be 7 million euros. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of wealth.

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Eric Garcia FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Eric Garcia has an overall rating of 77 and his potential is also 84.

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Club Career

Early Career

• Martorell, Barcelona, Catalonia, is where he was born.
• Garcia was a member of Barcelona’s La Masia program until joining Manchester City in 2017.
• During his debut season at City, he captained the under-18s and participated in the UEFA Youth League for the under-19s.

Manchester City

• He joined the first team during their summer pre-season in the United States in 2018.
• Garcia made his City debut on December 18, 2018, starting in the EFL Cup quarter-final against Leicester City.
• He was in a center-back combination with Nicolás Otamendi, and the game ended 1-1, with City prevailing on penalties.
• On 21 September 2019, he made his Premier League debut as a 63rd-minute replacement for Otamendi in an 8-0 win against Watford.
• Garcia played two complete games in a row for City between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in 2019.
• The first game was at home against Sheffield United, which City won 2-0.

Return to Barcelona

• Garca decided to sign a five-year deal with La Liga club Barcelona on a free transfer on 1 June 2021, with a €400 million buyout clause.
• On 15 August 2021, he made his first competitive appearance for the club, starting the league opener, a 4-2 triumph against Real Sociedad.
• In a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao on August 21, he was sent off after earning a straight red card for his last-ditch tackle on Nico Williams.
• Garcia was sent off for the second time on September 29 after getting two yellow cards in a 3-0 Champions League group stage thumping by Benfica.

International Career

• Garcia got his first senior call-up on 20 August 2020, after representing Spain at the under-19 and under-21 levels, for two UEFA Nations League matches against Germany and Ukraine.
• On September 6, 2020, he made his senior international debut against Ukraine, replacing Sergio Ramos in the 61st minute as Spain won 4-0.
• Garcia was included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 on May 24, 2021.
• Garcia was also named to the squad for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

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Mario Gavranović, born November 24, 1989, is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kayserispor in the Super Lig and for the Swiss national team.

Gavranović began his career with AS Vezia before being noticed by Team Ticino U18, FC Lugano’s development program. In the 2006–07 season, he made his professional debut with FC Lugano in the Swiss Challenge League. Mario Gavranović appeared in 14 U-21 games for Switzerland, scoring three goals. On March 26, 2011, he made his senior squad debut, drawing 0–0 with Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier. On 15 August 2012, he scored his first goals, a brace in a 4–2 friendly win against Croatia.

Mario Gavranović Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Mario Gavranović
Nick Name	Mario
Age	34 years (as in 2023)
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Birth Place	Lugano, Switzerland
Date of Birth	November 24, 1989
Nationality	Switzerland
Residence	Lugano, Switzerland
Home Town	Lugano, Switzerland
Hobbies	Swimming, Listening to music
Family
Mother’s Name	Not Available
Father’s Name	Not Available
Brother	Not Available
Sister	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Married
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Anita Gavranović
Marriage Date	2016
Children	One daughter named Leonie
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	1.75 meters
Weight (Approx.)	76 kgs.
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	15 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Swiss
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favourite Food	Chicken
Favourite Book	Not Available
Favourite Colors	Not Available
Favourite Sport	Football
Controversies	Not Available

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Life of Mario Gavranović 

Mario Gavranović, born November 24, 1989, is a Swiss professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kayserispor in the Super Lig and for the Swiss national team.

Gavranović is a Bosnian Croat who was born in Gradaac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He began his professional career in 2006 with Lugano and has since played for eight different teams. He is most remembered for his stint with Zurich, when he made 90 appearances and scored 26 goals.

The Kayserispor attacker has represented Swiss junior teams at numerous events, and he made his senior debut against Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier on March 26, 2011. He was named to the Brazil World Cup team but did not play much due to a knee injury. Mario was also included to the senior team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

He began his career with AS Vezia before being noticed by Team Ticino U18, FC Lugano’s development programme. In the 2006–07 season, he made his professional debut with FC Lugano in the Swiss Challenge League.

Mario Gavranović appeared in 14 U-21 games for Switzerland, scoring three goals. On March 26, 2011, he made his senior squad debut, drawing 0–0 with Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier. On 15 August 2012, he scored his first goals, a brace in a 4–2 friendly win against Croatia.

Gavranović is married to Anita, a Bosnian Croat from Derventa, as of 2016. The two had been dating for quite some time before they decided to get married. Anita gave birth to a baby girl called Leonie in May 2019. Gavranović is a multilingual individual who speaks Croatian, Italian, French, German, and English. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius.

Mario Gavranović Net Worth

Mario Gavranović has been in the Swiss football scenario for a lot of time now. He has proven his worth as a forward time and again. His current net worth stands at about 6 Million Euros. Though his market value has fallen to just 1.5 Million Euros, he is still popular among clubs. His latest signing with the Turkish club salary Kayserispor fetches him an annual salary of nearly 370,000 Euros. 

Football Career

Club Career

Early Career

Gavranović began his career with AS Vezia before being noticed by Team Ticino U18, FC Lugano’s development programme. In the 2006–07 season, he made his professional debut with FC Lugano in the Swiss Challenge League. He scored eight goals in 21 games during his sophomore season. Mario joined Yverdon-Sport in the summer of 2008 and scored eight goals in only 20 appearances. He transferred to Neuchâtel Xamax for the 2008–09 season.

Schalke

Gavranović departed Neuchâtel Xamax on 1 February 2010 after a great debut with the team, scoring eight goals in 17 games. He scored a crucial goal for Schalke 04 against Valencia in the Round of 16 of the Champions League, leading his club to a 4–2 victory and a place in the quarter-finals. On August 31, 2011, Gavranović joined fellow Bundesliga club Mainz on a season-long loan. Mainz allegedly paid €200,000 to obtain his services, and the loan included a €1.5 million permanent move.

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FC Zürich

Mario Gavranović returned to Schalke after only five games on loan, and opted to renounce his contract in May 2012, moving on a free transfer to FC Zürich in the summer. On 15 July 2012, he made his debut for Zürich and scored his first goal from the penalty spot in the same match, a 1–1 tie with FC Luzern.

He scored the game-winning goal against defending champions FC Basel in the fifth round of the Swiss Super League on August 11, 2013. On September 15, he scored Zürich’s first goal as the team rallied from behind twice to upset FC Stade Lausanne Ouchy 3-2 in the second round of the Swiss Cup.

Mario Gavranović scored twice in the second half of Zürich’s Super League match against FC Sion on November 24, propelling his team to a 4–1 triumph.

He scored a goal in each half of Zürich’s 3-1 triumph against Grasshoppers in the Zürich Derby on March 1, 2014. Gavranović scored twice in extra time to lead Zürich to a 2–0 victory against Basel in the Swiss Cup final on April 21, 2014. He missed the rest of 2014 after suffering a knee injury during World Cup preparation.

Rijeka

Gavranović transferred to HNK Rijeka in Croatia on January 18, 2016. He attended the club’s pre-season training camp in Dubai after signing a two-and-a-half-year deal. On 12 February 2016, Mario Gavranović scored on his official club debut, converting a cross from Roman Bezjak in the 25th minute to increase Rijeka’s advantage over Lokomotiva. Gavranović scored 40 goals in 80 games in two years with the club.

Dinamo Zagreb

Mario Gavranović joined Dinamo Zagreb on January 5, 2018, as part of a player exchange deal involving Domagoj Pavii and Luka Capan. He agreed to a three-year deal with the club and chose the number 11 jersey. He was keen to earn a spot in Switzerland’s team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia after joining a new club and having a great spring season.

Mario Gavranović disclosed during his formal introduction in Zagreb that all of his family members are Dinamo supporters, and that he was encouraged to follow the club from a young age. On March 4, he scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win over Slaven Belupo.

On March 7, he scored against his previous team Rijeka, although Dinamo went on to lose 4–1. He scored again in a 2–0 win against Rude on March 17, and then again in a 4–0 away triumph over Istra 1961 on April 8. Gavranović scored twice in Dinamo’s 2–1 away triumph over rivals Hajduk Split, moving the club closer to a 19th league title.

He was let go by Dinamo at the conclusion of his contract on July 30, 2020. However, due to the injury of the club’s first striker, Bruno Petkovi, he returned to the club just three weeks later. On 17 October, he scored his first hat-trick for Dinamo in a 3–2 win over Gorica.

Kayserispor

In August 2021, Mario decided to make his move to Turkey to play for Kayserispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. He plays as a forward there. He signed the deal for 720,000 Euros. 

International Career

Mario Gavranović appeared in 14 U-21 games for Switzerland, scoring three goals. On March 26, 2011, he made his senior squad debut, drawing 0–0 with Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier. In August 2012, he scored his first goals, a brace in a 4–2 friendly win against Croatia.

On May 13, 2014, Gavranović became a part of the final 23-man roster for the World Cup in Brazil. He suffered a major knee injury in training on June 29, keeping him out for the rest of the World Cup and until early 2015. Gavranović got picked in Switzerland’s 23-man team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia by manager Vladimir Petkovi.

He made his World Cup debut against Serbia in the second Group E encounter, joining at the start of the second half and providing an injury time assist to Xherdan Shaqiri for a 2–1 comeback win.

Mario Gavranović was chosen to Petkovi’s 26-man UEFA Euro 2020 squad. In the 73rd minute of the Round of 16 encounter against France on June 28, 2021, he was substituted by Shaqiri. He scored the third goal for Switzerland, tying the game at 3–3. Switzerland won 5–4 after extra time and a penalty shootout (with Gavranović successfully scoring his penalty) and advanced to the quarter-finals.

Switzerland advanced to the European Championship quarter-finals for the first time in history, and to a major event quarter-final for the first time since the 1954 FIFA World Cup.

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Mario Gavranović FIFA 22

Mario Gavranović was born on November 24, 1989. He is currently 32 years old and plays as a Striker for Kayserispor in Turkey. His overall rating in FIFA 22 is 72 with a potential of 72. Gavranović has got a 3-star skillmoves rating. He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / Medium. Gavranović is 1.75 meters tall and weighs approximately 76 kgs. Currently, Mario Gavranović is playing with number 19. His best stats are:

• Jumping: 85
• Balance: 83
• Heading: 79
• Agility: 78
• Finishing: 76

Mario Gavranović FIFA 22 Stats

Facts about Mario Gavranović 

• Gavranović is a Bosnian Croat, hailing from Gradačac in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• He is a polyglot; he speaks Croatian, Italian, French, German and English.
• Mario has a daughter named Leonie with his wife Anita.
• Gavranović represented Switzerland on U-21 level in 14 games and scored three goals.
• On 26 March 2011, he made senior team debut in the 0–0 draw with Bulgaria in a Euro 2012 qualifier.
• His first goals arrived in a brace scored in a 4–2 friendly win over Croatia on 15 August 2012.
• Gavranović began his career with AS Vezia, before Team Ticino U18, the youth academy of FC Lugano, scouted him.
• He joined Mainz in Germany. Mainz reportedly paid €200,000 to secure his services and the loan included a deal for a permanent transfer worth €1.5 million.
• Mario made his debut for Zürich on 15 July 2012. He also scored his first goal from the penalty spot in the same match, a 1–1 draw with FC Luzern.
• After suffering a knee injury in training at the World Cup, Gavranović could not play for the rest of 2014.
• On 18 January 2016, Gavranović moved to HNK Rijeka in Croatia.
• He has since played for over eight different teams.

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Diego Javier Llorente Rios (born 16 August 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Leeds United and the Spanish national team. In June 2017, Llorente signed with Real Sociedad after being developed at Real Madrid, who loaned him twice to La Liga clubs. His journey to becoming a professional footballer began as early as 7 years of age at the academy of Perez Galdós, followed by a short stint at Trabenco.

Before making the grade at Real Madrid’s youth program at the age of 9. He represented the Los Blancos at the junior level for just short of a century. In the final game of the 2012/13 season, he donned the famous white of Real Madrid against CA Osasuna to fulfill his boyhood dream. Real Sociedad’s defender made 88 appearances over three seasons before joining Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United in the summer of 2020.

Diego Llorente Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Diego Javier Llorente Ríos
Nick Name	Diego Llorente
Age	30 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Born Place	Madrid, Spain
Date of Birth	16 August 1993
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Madrid, Spain
Home Town	Madrid, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Not Available
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Jesús Llorente Ríos
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Ana López
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Ana López
Children	Daughters- 1- Name Not Available Sons- None
Education
School	Los Blancos' youth academy
College/University	Los Blancos' youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Gelu Rodríguez
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2020: Leeds United
Debut International	• 2016: Spain national football team
Jersey Number	• 14 (Leeds United) • 3 (Spain national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Leeds United • Spain national football team
Coach/Mentor	Jesse Marsch
Position	Defender
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 186 cm in meters- 1.86 m in feet inches- 6'1”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 75 kg in pounds- 165 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	38 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Blonde
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	8 UK
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Diego Llorente Net Worth

In 2023, what will his salary be?

In September 2020 Diego Llorente the center-back signed a contract with Leeds United that ends in 2024 that nets him a whopping salary of £1,144,000 per year. According to our calculations, he earns £3,134 per day and £131 per hour!

The Spanish defender came through the Real Madrid academy before playing on loan at Rayo Vallecano and Málaga. A successful spell at Real Sociedad led to his move to Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United. Diego Llorente has a net worth of close to 13.5 million euros (11.9 million pounds) and his market value is somewhere in the region of $19.80 million.

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Diego Llorente FIFA 22 Potential And Rating

He is currently 30 years old and plays as a Centre Back for Leeds United in England. Currently, his FIFA 22 overall rating is 77 with 79 potential points. There is a 2-star rating for Diego Llorente’s skillmoves.

His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. His workrates are Medium / High. According to our database, Diego Llorente’s height is 186 cm and his weight is 75 kg. Diego Llorente plays with the numbers 14 and 3 at the moment.

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Club Career

Real Madrid

• In July 2002, one month shy of his ninth birthday, Llorente joined Real Madrid’s youth system.
• During the 2012–13 season, he made his senior debut with the C team, drawing 1–1 away to Caudal Deportivo in the Segunda División B.
• His first appearance with Real Madrid Castilla was on 24 March 2013, as a substitute for the injured Iván González in an eventual 4–0 victory over Córdoba CF.
• A bench player for the main squad against RCD Espanyol on 11 May, he made his La Liga debut on 1 June, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa in the dying minutes of the final match against CA Osasuna.
• Llorente moved to Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan on 14 July 2015.
• As his team eventually suffered relegation to third from bottom, he was an undisputed starter after scoring his first goal in the top flight on 3 January 2016.
• Llorente was loaned to Málaga CF also in the top tier on 8 July 2016.

Real Sociedad

• A five-year contract was signed by Llorente with Real Sociedad on 26 June 2017.
• In his league debut, he scored one goal in a 4–2 away win against Deportivo de La Coruna after replacing Inigo Martnez halfway through the second half.
• In his very first appearance in European competition, he scored twice in a 4–0 UEFA Europa League defeat of Rosenborg BK at home four days later.

Leeds United

• On 24 September 2020, Leeds United announced the signing of Llorente for a reported fee of £18 million.
• On 5 December, he made his Premier League debut, replacing the injured Robin Koch in the ninth minute of Chelsea’s 3–1 loss.
• In a 1–1 home draw against Liverpool on April 19, 2021, he scored his first league goal.

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International Career

• In May 2016, Llorente was called up by Spanish manager Vicente del Bosque for a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Later in the month, he made his debut, replacing Cesc Fàbregas in the 3–1 win over Switzerland.
• Llorente was included in Luis Enrique’s 24-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020 on 24 May 2021.

Facts About Diego Llorente

• Llorente, a right-footed player with good positioning and strength in the air, can play as a central defender or defensive midfielder.
• This is a throwback to his Real Madrid days! After graduating from Los Blancos’ youth academy, the defender represented the first team twice before moving on to seek first-team opportunities elsewhere.
• Even though his dreams of playing for the Galacticos came to a premature end, at least he got to drive some fine cars!
• From the age of 7, he began his journey to becoming a professional footballer.
• Due to a lack of first-team opportunities, the center-back went out on loan to Rayo Vallecano (2015/16).
• In a 2-2 draw against Real Sociedad on January 3rd, 2016, the defender scored his first La Liga goal.
• At the end of the season, the Spaniard could not save his team from relegation despite his best efforts.
• The defender’s loan spell at Málaga (2016/17) led to his permanent departure from the Santiago Bernabeu when he signed for Real Sociedad in summer 2017.

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FAQs

Where was Diego Llorente born?

Madrid, Spain

How old is Diego Llorente?

30 years

Who does Diego Llorente play for?

• Spain national football team
• Leeds United

How tall is Diego Llorente?

6′ 1″

How good is Diego Llorente?

Diego Llorente’s Rating is 77. His potential is 79 and his position is CB. He is 29 years old from Spain and playing for Leeds United in the England Premier League (1). Diego Llorente FIFA 22 has 2 Skill moves and 3 Weak Feet, he is Right-footed and his workrates are Med/High.

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Conclusion

Diego Llorente’s biography teaches us that we need to mentally prepare for life’s challenges. Moreover, it is normal for aspiring footballers to encounter roadblocks on the way to becoming professionals. Diego Llorente’s parents prepared him for life by being doggedly persistent.

In the story, the Spanish were able to overcome many rejections by strengthening his character and lowering his expectations.

During the process of writing Diego Llorente’s bio, we discovered something about him – one of his most prominent characteristics. It is nothing other than his forgiving spirit. Despite coming from a humble family, the footballer has shown us that he has a great attitude.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Spanish footballer. Hopefully, Diego Llorente’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

At WoodGram, we strive for fairness and accuracy in our biographies. Feel free to contact us or leave a comment below if you found anything fishy in this article on Diego Llorente.

Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko is a former football player, manager, and politician from Ukraine. Among his many accomplishments are his seven-year tenure at AC Milan and three years at Chelsea. He held the distinction of being the top scorer in the history of the Ukrainian national team between 1995 and 2012. During the 2004 FIFA World Player of the Year ceremony, he also won the Ballon d’Or and the Bronze Award. Shevchenko is one of the most successful players in Milan’s history and has won a Serie A title, a Coppa Italia, a Supercoppa Italiana, a UEFA Champions League, and a UEFA Super Cup.

After retiring from football in June 2012, he joined politics as a member of the Ukraine – Forward Party. During the 2012 Ukrainian parliamentary elections, he ran unsuccessfully. He had expressed a desire to manage the Ukrainian national team despite his political activities. Before he became the manager, Shevchenko briefly served as the assistant manager for the team.

Andriy Shevchenko Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Andriy Mykolayovych Shevchenko
Nick Name	Sheva
Age	47 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Birth Place	Dvirkivshchyna, Ukraine
Date of Birth	29 September 1976
Nationality	• Soviet • Ukrainian
Residence	• Kyiv, Ukraine • Yahotynayi district, Ukraine
Home Town	Dvirkivshchyna, Ukraine
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Lyubov Shevchenko
Father’s Name	Mykola Hryhorovych Shevchenko, was a soldier and a pentathlete.
Brothers	None
Sisters	Elena Shevchenko
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Kristen Pazik
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Kristen Pazik
Marriage Date	14 July 2004
Marriage Place	at a golf course in Washington, D.C.
Children	Daughters- None Sons- • Jordan Shevchenko • Christian Shevchenko • Alexander Shevchenko • Rider Gabriel Shevchenko
Education
School	Specialized school №216
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer, Manager And Politician
Brands Endorsed	brand ambassador for BetConstruct.
Career Manager	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2009: FC Dynamo Kyiv • 2008: A.C. Milan • 2006: Chelsea F.C. • 1999: A.C. Milan • 1994: FC Dynamo Kyiv • 1993: FC Dynamo-2 Kyiv
Debut International	1995: Ukraine national football team
Retirement Date	27 July 2012
Jersey Number	7 (FC Dynamo Kyiv)
Current Team(s)/Job(s)	Genoa (manager)
Teams Coached	• Ukraine national football team • Genoa
Position	Forward
Strengths	Not Available
Weaknesses	Not Available
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in feet inches- 6’0”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 83 kg in pounds- 183 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	White, Ukrainian
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	9.5 (US)
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Bentley Continental GT Turbo
Favorite Footballer	Not Available
Favorite Sportsman	Ronaldo
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Andriy Shevchenko was born on September 29, 1976, in Dvirkivshchyna, Ukrainian SSR, Soviet Union. His parents are Praporshchik Mykola Hryhorovych Shevchenko and his wife Lyubov Mykolaivna Shevchenko. He also has a sister named Elena. He moved to Kyiv – Obolon with his family in 1979.

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When he was nine years old, he joined the football section of the 216th City School in Kyiv. A while ago, he also took up boxing, but he ultimately chose football over it to pursue as a career. Giorgio Armani is a close friend of designer and fashion mogul, Andriy Shevchenko. His first encounter with Polish-American model Kristen Pazik took place at one of Armani’s parties in 2002.

Wedding vows were exchanged on July 14, 2004, in a private ceremony on a golf course in Washington, D.C. The couple speaks Italian to each other. Jordan, the couple’s oldest son, was born on October 29, 2004. Kristian (November 10, 2006), Alexander (October 1, 2012), and Rider Gabriel (April 6, 2014) followed.

Ikkon.com is run by Shevchenko and Pazik together. It is an e-commerce website where men can buy and sell products related to fashion and lifestyle. In June 2005, he was named ambassador for the SOS Children’s Villages charity. In addition, he established a foundation for helping orphaned children.

Andriy Shevchenko Net Worth

Andriy Shevchenko has a net worth of $50 million dollars.

By pressing a button on an electronic keypad, the £30million Ukrainian international, who earns £120,000 a week, will be able to raise or lower the vehicles remotely from the underground parking garage via hydraulic ramps.

Sheva, as he is known to his fans, has asked his local council for permission to build the six-car garage. His collection will also include a £130,000 Bentley Continental GT Turbo, a £60,000 Mercedes four-wheel drive, and a £110,000 Ferrari F360. Every animal will be housed in a cage, which is mechanically shuffled throughout the basement.

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Football Career

• Andriy Shevchenko was not able to secure a spot at a specialist sports school in Kyiv, but he joined Dynamo Kyiv in 1986.
• For the next seven years, he played at the junior level before making his first appearance for the senior squad in 1994. A total of 117 matches were played and 60 goals were scored during his time there.
• An enigmatic striker, he was signed by AC Milan for a then-record $25 million transfer fee. He made his Serie A debut on August 28, 1999, in a 2–2 draw with Lecce.
• He did not have to wait long to prove that Milan had made the right investment. In his first season, he scored the most goals and played 208 matches between 1999 and 2006, scoring 127 goals.
• Shevchenko joined Chelsea for £30.8 million in 2006 after leaving Milan. Between 2006 and 2009, he scored nine goals in 48 matches at Inter, not as many as he did at Milan.
• He was loaned to Milan for a year in 2008, during which time he appeared in 18 matches without scoring a goal.
• The former Dynamo Kyiv player returned to his old club on August 28, 2009, signing a two-year contract with Dynamo Kyiv. The player played 55 matches and scored 23 goals.
• On July 28, 2012, he retired from football to enter politics. Shevchenko scored 219 goals in 446 matches during his career on the club circuit.
• During 1994 and 1995, Andriy Shevchenko played eight games for the Ukraine U18 team and seven matches for the U21 team. The Ukrainian international made his international debut in 1995 and went on to play 111 games for the national team, scoring 48 goals.
• The Ukrainian international played a pivotal role in Ukraine’s 2006 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012 campaigns. Following Ukraine’s elimination from the latter tournament, he retired from international football.

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• As early as November 2012, Shevchenko rejected the Football Federation of Ukraine’s proposal to become the head coach of the Ukraine national team.
• Shevchenko served as assistant manager of the Ukrainian national team from 16 February to 15 July 2016. Shevchenko was appointed manager of the Ukrainian national team on 15 July 2016.
• The 39-year-old replaces Mykhaylo Fomenko, whose four-year tenure ended when he was eliminated in the group stage of Euro 2016. He signed a two-year contract with the option of an additional two-year extension.
• Former Italy and Milan defender Mauro Tassotti, who had been an assistant coach when Shevchenko was at Milan, joined Shevchenko’s coaching staff, as did former Dynamo coach Ra*l Riancho, and former AC Milan Youth System coach Andrea Maldera.
• Shevchenko led Ukraine to Euro 2020 qualification with a 2–1 home win over reigning European champions Portugal on 14 October.
• For the first time in Ukraine’s history, Shevchenko led the team to the quarterfinals at UEFA Euro 2020. After finishing as one of the four best third-placed teams in their group, his team beat Sweden in extra time in the round of 16 and lost to England in the next round. In spite of Ukraine’s successful tournament, he announced his resignation on 1 August 2021.
• In 2021, following Genoa’s takeover by US investment firm 777 Partners, Shevchenko was announced as the new head coach, replacing Davide Ballardini. His contract was until 2024 with the 18th-placed team that had won just once in 12 games. After his debut, he lost 2–0 at home to Roma, managed by his former Chelsea boss José Mourinho.

Political Career

Shevchenko and other Dynamo Kyiv teammates publicly backed the Social Democratic Party of Ukraine (united) in the late 1990s. Shevchenko publicly supported Viktor Yanukovych during the 2004 Ukrainian presidential election.

Shevchenko joined Ukraine – Forward immediately after his retirement in June 2012! On the party list for the October 2012 Ukrainian parliamentary elections, the Ukrainian Social Democratic Party (formerly known as Ukrainian Social Democratic Party) took second place.

Despite his statement one month earlier that he wanted to coach after his playing career: “This is the world I know, the world I want to stay in.” In the election, his party won 1.58% of the national vote and no constituencies and therefore failed to win parliamentary representation.

Facts About Andriy Shevchenko

• Dvirkivschyna is a tiny village in Ukraine where Andriy Shevchenko was born. The village has just five small streets and is less than 250 kilometers from Chernobyl.
•   His home was around 200 kilometers from the accident, and he, like many children, was moved away from the area because of radiation fears. Ultimately, he ended up on the shore of the Sea of Azov, some 1500 kilometers from home, before returning to Kyiv.
• Shevchenko, aged 13, represented the youth team of Dinamo Kyiv in Aberystwyth, Wales, where he finished as top scorer and won player of the tournament.
• The 80-year-old fashion designer Giorgio Armani is one of Shevchenko’s close friends. Having opened several boutiques in Ukraine together, the two are also in business together.
• Shevchenko became the first player to score four goals away from home in the Champions League when he played for AC Milan against Fenerbahce in 2005.
• Shevchenko’s last Chelsea appearance came very early in our 2009/10 Double-winning season. In his last game for the Blues under his former AC Milan manager Carlo Ancelotti, he was a late substitute in a 3-1 win at Sunderland. He then returned to Dinamo Kiev.
• Shevchenko immediately joined Ukraine – Forward after retiring in 2012! political party. In the October 2012 Ukrainian parliamentary election, he finished second on the party list, but nationally Forward! Sheva’s brief political career ended when she failed to win representation in parliament.
• Andriy Shevchenko is the all-time leading scorer for the Ukrainian national team. The fact that he scored 48 goals for his country is known to many, but what’s interesting is that the two footballers sitting in second place behind him each contributed 15 goals to a combined tally of 30.
• The media tycoon and former three-time Italian Prime Minister Silivio Berlusconi is Jordan’s godfather. In 2004, when his son was born, Sheva was playing for AC Milan under Berlusconi.

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