Polish professional footballer Wojciech Tomasz Szczesny (born 18 April 1990) plays goalkeeper for Serie A club Juventus and the Poland national team. In January 2006, Szczesny signed for Arsenal, where he made his professional debut in 2009. Later, he became the capital club’s first-choice goalkeeper, winning two FA Cups and sharing the 2013–14 Premier League Golden Glove with Petr Cech. As a result of his exceptional performances at Roma in 2015, he moved to Juventus in 2017 on two consecutive season-long loans.

In his first season, he mainly acted as a backup for Gianluigi Buffon, winning a domestic double. After inheriting the starting spot from Buffon, he won his second Serie A title. He was also nominated for the Yashin Trophy for his performances. As well as winning the Serie A Best Goalkeeper Award, he won his third consecutive league title the following season. At the international level, Szczesny has earned over 60 caps for Poland since his debut. He also participated in Euro 2016, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and Euro 2020.

Wojciech Szczesny Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Wojciech Tomasz Szczęsny
Nick Name/Popular Name	Tek
Age	33 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aries
Born Place	Warsaw, Poland
Date of Birth	18 April 1990
Nationality	Polish
Residence	Warsaw, Poland
Home Town	Warsaw, Poland
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Alicja Szczęsna
Father's Name	Maciej Szczęsny
Brother(s)	Jan Szczęsny
Sister(s)	Natalia Szczęsna
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Marina Łuczenko-Szczęsna
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Marina Łuczenko-Szczęsna
Children	Daughters- None Sons- Liam Szczęsny
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	ICM Stellar Sports
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2017: Juventus FC
Debut International	• 2009: Poland national football team
Jersey Number	• 1 (Juventus FC) • 1 (Poland national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Juventus FC • Poland national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Massimiliano Allegri
Position	Goalkeeper
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- 195 cm in meters- 1.95 m in feet inches- 6'5”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 90 kg in pounds- 198 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Polish
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	10 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Goalkeeper
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Wojciech Szczesny Net Worth

In 2023, what will Wojciech Szczesny’s salary be?

In Jun 2017 Wojciech Szczesny signed a contract with Juventus FC that extended from 2020 to 2024 and netted him a whopping salary of £10,972,000 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £30,060 per day and £1,252 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. As of 2023, Wojciech Szczesny has an estimated net worth of around $52 Million, and his market value is about $16.50 million.

‎Wojciech Szczesny FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Wojciech Szczesny is currently 33 years old and plays as a Goalkeeper for Juventus in Italy. He has an overall rating of 86 in FIFA 22 with a potential rating of 86. In terms of skillmoves, Szczesny has received a rating of 1-star.

Whenever he shoots, he prefers to use his right foot. It is estimated that his work rate is Medium / Medium. It has been estimated that Szczesny has a height of 195 cm and a weight of 90 kg according to our database. As of right now, Wojciech Szczesny is playing in jersey number 1 for both teams.

Family: Parents, Wife, And Children

He is the son of former goalkeeper Maciej Szczęsny. As a result of the difficult spelling of his family name, which is not common among English people, he was often called “Chesney” during his career in England.

He endeared himself to Arsenal fans with his adopted London accent and down-to-earth attitude, despite his name itself causing problems for Arsenal supporters. Even after he transferred to Juventus, this trend continued.

The nickname “Tek” is also given to him. He began dating Polish singer Marina Luczenko in 2013. Their engagement took place during Marina’s birthday party in early July 2015, and they were married on May 21, 2016.

She gave birth to their son, Liam, on 30 June 2018.

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Club Career

Legia Warsaw

When Szczesny was a young player, he trained at Agrykola Warsaw; a few years later, Legia Warsaw’s goalkeeping coach, Krzysztof Dowha, allowed him to take part in a training camp with Legia’s first team at the age of 15.

Lukasz Fabiaski Long Journey With Arsenal

• During the 2008-09 season, Szczesny progressed to the Arsenal reserve team.
• His forearms were fractured in November 2008 after he lost his balance while lifting a heavy weight.
• At the Emirates Stadium, Szczesny appeared on the first team bench for the first time during the Premier League match against Stoke City on 24 May 2009. He was unused during the 4–1 win.
• In 2009-10, Szczesny was promoted to the senior squad and given the number 53.
• Against West Bromwich Albion on 22 September 2009, he kept a clean sheet to make his first team debut.
• Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger said in December 2009, “We have identified Wojciech as a future great goalkeeper.”
• Later, he said, “I really believe he will one day be Arsenal’s number one. He has all the qualities you want from a goalkeeper.”

Brentford (loan)

• Szczesny joined Brentford on a month’s loan on 20 November 2009.
• Against Wycombe Wanderers, he saved a penalty in the second half.
• On 12 December 2009, Szczesny made a number of saves to keep out Leeds United and won the Man of the Match award.
• Arsenal extended the loan for a second month until 17 January 2010, and then until 31 January 2010. It was extended until 31 May.
• Brentford manager Andy Scott said, “His performances suggest he would fit in well in the Championship or even the Premier League. We wonder why he doesn’t save goals.”.
• The following year, after Scott was dismissed from Brentford, Szczesny strongly criticized the club on Twitter and hoped he would not be unemployed for long.
• Szczesny was voted Brentford’s “Keeper of the Decade” in February 2015.

Return Back To Arsenal – 2010–11 Season

• In the League Cup, Szczesny kept a clean sheet for Arsenal against Newcastle United on 27 October 2010.
• On 11 November 2010, he signed a new long-term contract, thanking both his father and his goalkeeping coach Josh Phelan.
• At Old Trafford on 13 December 2010, Szczesny stood in for Ukasz Fabianski and Manuel Almunia, both out injured.
• In the FA Cup third round against Leeds United on 8 January 2011, he started.
• At Upton Park, Szczesny kept his first league clean sheet in a 3–0 win over West Ham United.
• Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper will remain Szczesny after successive Premier League matches, according to Wenger, “he hasn’t done anything for me to take him out.”
• Against Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium on 16 February, Szczesny made saves in a 2–1 win.
• It was Szczesny who let in Birmingham City’s last-minute League Cup winner on 27 February; the former lost control of the ball when the latter pulled out of clearance at the last minute, leading Birmingham forward Obafemi Martins to convert from close range after a header from Nikola Zigic caused confusion between Szczesny and defender Laurent Koscielny.

2011–12 Season

• In July 2011, Szczesny expressed his desire to remain Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper.
• During Arsenal’s pre-season tour of Malaysia and China, he played a half.
• Szczesny wore the number 13 jersey previously worn by Alexander Hleb and Jens Lehmann.
• In the 2011-12 season, he became Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper, playing every minute.
• In the second leg of the Champions League qualifying round, Szczesny saved a penalty in the 59th minute against Antonio Di Natale.
• The penalty save by Szczesny secured Arsenal a spot in the lucrative group stage of the competition for the 14th consecutive season.
• Robin van Persie and Theo Walcott scored for Arsenal in their 2–1 victory (3–1 on aggregate).
• It was the first time Arsenal conceded eight goals in over 115 years when they lost 8–2 at Old Trafford to Manchester United on 28 August.
• As Arsenal came from 2–0 down to win 5–2 against Tottenham Hotspur on 26 February 2012, Szczesny won his first North London derby.
• To help Arsenal win against Liverpool at Anfield on 3 March 2012, Szczesny made several important saves.

2012–13 Season

• As a result of Manuel Almunia’s release, Szczesny was given the number 1 shirt.
• The 5–2 win over Tottenham marked Szczesny’s return from injury after a few months away.
• Szczesny was dropped from the Arsenal team for the Champions League game against Bayern Munich on 13 March 2013.
• Against Swansea City in Arsenal’s next Premier League match, Szczesny returned to the squad, but was only a substitute, with Lukasz Fabianski starting in goal.
• Due to a rib injury sustained by Fabianski, Szczesny returned to the team on 20 April 2013.
• He kept consecutive clean sheets against Everton and Fulham in his first two matches back in the Arsenal goal.

2013–14 Season

• Arsenal lost 3–1 to Aston Villa in the opening game of the 2013–14 Premier League season. He conceded a penalty after tripping Gabriel Agbonlahor.
• Despite the disappointment, Szczesny kept three clean sheets in Arsenal’s next four matches.
• As well as helping Arsenal keep a 1–0 lead away to Crystal Palace in October, he also kept two consecutive clean sheets against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.
• Despite lengthy treatment following a head-to-head injury with Phil Jones, Szczesny finished the game against Manchester United in November 2013.
• Szczesny signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal on 16 November 2013.
• In six matches, he kept five clean sheets and conceded just one goal in November.
• In a Champions League match against Marseille that Arsenal won 2–0, he also recorded his 50th clean sheet for Arsenal. As a result of a foul on Arjen Robben in February 2014, Szczesny conceded a penalty and was sent off.
• He made an offensive hand gesture as he left the field. Arsenal lost 2–0 after David Alaba missed a penalty. Szczesny became Arsenal’s 100th player sent off during Arsène Wenger’s tenure.
• After keeping 16 clean sheets, Szczesny shared the Premier League Golden Glove award with Petr Cech of Chelsea.
• Despite winning his first senior trophy with Arsenal in the season-ending FA Cup, he was only a substitute in the final.
• Fabianski retained his place as Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper for domestic cup competitions.

2014–15 Season

• In a 4–1 Champions League home win against Galatasaray on 1 October 2014, Szczesny conceded a penalty and was sent off.
• Arsenal lost 2–0 to Southampton on 1 January 2015 because of errors by Szczesny.
• Afterward, the club fined him £20,000 for smoking in the changing room showers.
• David Ospina replaced him in goal for the remainder of the season.
• In the 2015 FA Cup Final, Szczesny kept a clean sheet as Wembley Stadium defeated Aston Villa 4–0.

Wojciech Szczesny At Roma (loan) – 2015–16 Season

• Due to Arsenal’s signing of Petr Čech earlier that summer, Szczesny joined Roma on a season-long loan.
• On 22 August, he made his Serie A debut against Hellas Verona. Szczesny dislocated his finger after clashing with Luis Suárez during Roma’s Champions League opener against Barcelona.
• After a 6–1 loss to Barcelona, he was dropped for Morgan De Sanctis for a league game against Atalanta.
• As Roma finished third in the league and qualified for the Champions League, he made 31 league appearances.
• The Roma goalkeeper credited his experience training and playing in Italy under Luciano Spalletti and goalkeeper coach Nanni for his development during his season with Roma.

Roma (loan) – 2016–17 Season

• Arsenal has agreed to extend the loan to Roma for the 2016–17 season.
• During the summer of 2016, Roma also signed Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson from Internacional, putting Szczesny under competition.
• During his second season in Roma, Szczesny kept 14 clean sheets, helping Roma to set a club season record of 87 points and finish second.
• In his two seasons with Roma, he made 72 Serie A appearances.

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Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny Transfer To Juventus

2017–18 Season

• Juventus signed Szczesny on 19 July 2017 for €12.2 million (plus €3.1m in conditional bonuses).
• Although it was reported that Szczesny would initially serve as a back-up to Gianluigi Buffon under manager Massimiliano Allegri, his retirement plans saw him regarded in the media as a potential long-term replacement for Buffon.
• After starting for Juventus in their third match of the season, a 3–0 home win over Chievo, Szczesny recorded his first clean sheet.
• As a result of Juventus’ 1–0 victory over Napoli on 1 December, Buffon was unable to play in the club’s final Champions League group match against Olympiacos four days later after suffering a calf strain in the previous match, which sidelined him for the remainder of November.
• Juventus finished second in their Champions League group behind Barcelona with a 2–0 away win, which saw Szczesny make his club Champions League debut.
• During Buffon’s absence, he was named December’s player of the month.
• In the 2018 Coppa Italia Final, Szczesny was an unused substitute as Juventus beat Milan 4–0.
• After keeping a clean sheet in Juventus’ penultimate match of the season, on 13 May, Szczesny won the Scudetto.

2018–19 Season

• Szczesny replaced Buffon as starting goalkeeper at Juventus after the 2017–18 season, despite competition from new addition Mattia Perin.
• After saving Dani Parejo’s penalty, Szczesny won 2–0 against Valencia.
• When Szczesny saved Gonzalo Higuain’s penalty against AC Milan on 11 November, Juventus won 2–0.
• His side won Serie A with a 2–1 home win over Fiorentina on 20 April.
• Throughout the season, he earned a nomination for the Yashin Trophy.

2019–20 Season

• Buffon declined Szczesny’s offer of the number one shirt when he returned to Juventus in the summer of 2019. “I didn’t come back to rob someone or to reclaim something. As a starting goalkeeper, Szczesny deserves the number 1 jersey”.
• During his final season at Parma before initially joining Juventus in 2001, Buffon wore number 77.
• Szczesny saved Ciro Immobile’s penalty in a 3–1 loss to Lazio on 7 December.
• Juventus won the Serie A title with a 2–0 home win over Sampdoria on 26 July 2020.
• Lega Serie A named him Best Goalkeeper of the Season.

2020–21 Season

• On 20 September, Szczesny made his 100th appearance for Juventus, winning 3–0 at home against Sampdoria in Serie A.
• In a 3–0 win over Spezia on 2 May 2021, Szczesny saved Andrey Galabinov’s penalty.
• On 9 May, Szczesny saved Franck Kessie’s penalty in a 3–0 defeat against AC Milan.

2021–22 Season

Against his former team Roma, Szczesny saved Jordan Veretout’s penalty on 18 October 2021.

Lorenzo Pellegrini’s penalty was saved by Szczesny, allowing Juventus to win 4–3.

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International Career

Under-21 Team

• Szczesny played for Poland’s under-21 team and started three 2011 European Championship qualifiers.
• In early September 2009, Beenhakker placed him on standby for Polish senior team World Cup qualifiers against Northern Ireland and Slovenia.
• As none of Poland’s top three goalkeepers dropped out, he was not called up and instead played the U-21 qualifiers.
• His U-21 career includes six caps.

Wojciech Szczesny In Senior Team

• Franciszek Smuda called up Szczesny for the friendly matches against Romania and Canada in October 2009.
• In a 1–0 victory over Canada on 18 November, he came on as a half-time substitute for Tomasz Kuszczak.
• At the Estádio Algarve, he earned his second cap and played his first full match on 9 February 2011.
• Oliver Kahn, a former German international goalkeeper, praised Szczesny’s performance against Germany on 6 September 2011.
• During Poland’s 1–1 draw with Greece in the opening game of UEFA Euro 2012, he was sent off for a professional foul on Dimitris Salpingidis.
• In the end, Poland finished bottom of Group A with two points without Szczesny.
• On 12 October 2014, Szczesny secured his country’s first victory over Germany in a Euro 2016 qualifier.
• Played against Northern Ireland in his nation’s opening match.
• An injury prevented him from playing in the remaining games of his country’s first-ever European Championship win.
• The Polish team made it all the way to the quarter-finals, where they were eliminated on penalties by eventual champions Portugal.
• He was called up to the 23-man Polish squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
• Poland failed to qualify for the knockout phase after losing 2–1 to Senegal and 3–0 to Colombia in its first two group matches.
• In the UEFA Euro 2020, Szczesny scored their own goal against Slovakia, becoming the first goalkeeper to do so.

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Facts About Wojciech Szczesny

• In 1990, Wojciech was born in Warsaw. At the age of 15, he made his debut for Legia Warsaw, his hometown club.
• The new Roma goalkeeper had a life before football, even though he tasted professional football at such an early age.
• Despite his lanky frame, Szczesny practiced ballroom dancing from the age of seven to nine. “I’m embarrassed to talk about it now, but the first sport I played was ballroom dancing,” he says. Despite my height, I was getting the movements and everything.”
• Szczesny became only the 11th goalkeeper to keep 50 consecutive clean sheets for Arsenal in November 2014. He has won two FA Cups and one Community Shield with the Gunners.
• Szczesny won’t forget Poland’s first-ever victory over Germany in Warsaw in October 2014, even if the European Championships were a tournament he’d like to forget. As a result of his numerous saves against the World Champions, Szczesny received the Polish press’ Man of the Match award.
• His father Maciej Szczesny played seven times in goal for the Polish national team between 1991 and 1996.
• While his brother Jan also plays in goal for the Polish team Gwardia Warszawa, his father has won four league titles with four different sides in Poland.
• Roberto Mancini, who sent his father Maciej off in the 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup quarterfinal between Sampdoria and Legia Warsaw, will face Szczesny in Serie A. It was the Polish stopper who slapped Mancini.
• It is no secret that Szczesny is very active on social media. You can follow him on Facebook by clicking here, on Twitter @13Szczesny13, and on Instagram @wojciechszczesny1.
• The Arsenal gym once had a terrible accident. In November 2008, he lost his balance while lifting a heavy bar and fractured both of his forearms. He still has scars from the incident. His war wound is from a shark bite, he jokes.

FAQs

How old is Szczesny?

He is 33 years old as of 2023.

How much does Szczesny make?

Szczęsny makes $13.4 million per year and $257,000 per week as a goalkeeper for Juventus. On June 30, 2024, his current contract will expire.

How tall is Wojciech Szczesny?

He is 6′5″ or 195 cm tall.

How good is Wojciech Szczesny?

He has prevented 7.7 goals – with a 66.7 xGOT conceded versus 59 non-penalty goals – albeit having played 68 matches, 42 more than Buffon. In 2020-21, Szczesny conceded a goal per game and kept out 71.3 percent of shots on his goal.

Who does Wojciech Szczesny play for?

• Juventus F.C.
• Poland national football team

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Wojciech Szczesny worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Wojciech Szczesny has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

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

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Mario’s performance with the team flourished after he joined Manchester City in 2010. He left Manchester City after a violent incident and joined AC Milan. Mario returned to the ‘Premier League’ with ‘Liverpool’ after spending a year-and-half with ‘Milan.’ He was soon loaned to ‘Milan’ before moving to ‘Nice.’

Mario Balotelli Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Mario Balotelli Barwuah
Nick Name	Super Mario
Age	33 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Balotelli was born of Christian parents and raised by Jews. His current sentiments toward religion remain unclear.
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Birth Place	Palermo, Italy
Date of Birth	12 August 1990
Nationality	Italian
Residence	Palermo, Italy
Home Town	Palermo, Italy
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching movies, Playing video games
Family
Mother’s Name	Rose Barwuah
Father’s Name	Thomas Barwuah
Brothers	Enock Barwuah
Sisters	• Abigail Barwuah • Angel Barwuah
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	• Fanny Neguesha • Raffaella Fico
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughters- Pia Balotelli Sons- Lion Balotelli
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	By the time the football prodigy was aged 11, he joined the youth systems of ‘AC Lumezzane’ where the origin of his competitive career buildup in the sport began.
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Puma
Career Manager	Roberto Mancini
Football Career
Debut Club	In 2006 for F.C. Lumezzane V.G.Z.
Debut International	In 2010 for Italy national team
Current Team(s)	• Adana Demirspor F.C. • Italy national team
Jersey Number	9
Position	Forward
Strengths	Not Available
Weaknesses	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 188 cm in meters- 1.88 m in feet inches- 6’2”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	15 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Balotelli was born to Ghanaian parents as his ethnicity is related to Ghanaian descent but he raised in an Italian family.
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	10.5 (US)
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Porsche 911 Turbo
Favorite NBA Player	Ronaldo
Favorite Football Club	AC Milan
Favorite Places	Portugal, Dubai

Life Journey

Mario Balotelli was born on August 12, 1990, in Palermo, Sicily, to Rose and Thomas Barwuah who had migrated to Italy from Ghana. After Mario turned 2, his family relocated to Lombardy. They were poor and couldn’t afford to raise four children. Mario’s parents placed him in foster care.

Silvia and Francesco Balotelli adopted him in the Italian town of Brescia. Mario spent weekends with his biological parents for the first few years, but then stopped seeing them and accepted Silvia and Francesco as his parents. Mario Balotelli grew up in a wealthy family and promised a comfortable life to him.

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Mario’s biological parents had chosen foster care as a result of a life-threatening illness that affected him as a child. His parents were unable to afford expensive treatment. During a time of need, Mario’s parents received support from the Balotelli family. After Mario grew up, he had the option of returning to his biological parents but refused to do so, saying that he hated that they abandoned him when he was a child.

Mario began playing football at an early age despite health complications. His association with the youth club of ‘AC Lumezzane’ began in 2001. Mario developed into a professional footballer and remained associated with the club until 2006. After playing for several youth teams of Lumezzane, he was finally promoted to the senior team at the age of 15.

He made his competitive debut for Lumezzane against Padova in a Serie C1 match in April 2006. By then he had developed into a highly competitive player and tried to play with better clubs. In the course of this pursuit, he met ‘Barcelona.’ The trial went relatively unremarkable. He was signed by Internazionale on loan in 2006.

It is widely known that Mario Balotelli is one of the best-dressed footballers in the world. In 2012, he was named the second best-dressed man by GQ.

In the past, Mario was in a relationship with Raffaella Fico, but it did not work out. After that, she announced she was expecting Mario’s child. On December 5, 2012, Fico gave birth to a daughter named Pia. DNA tests confirmed that Pia was Mario’s daughter in February 2014.

In March 2013, Mario got engaged to Belgian model Fanny Neguesha. However, the couple split up in September 2014.

Mario Balotelli Net Worth

Mario Balotelli has an estimated net worth of $85 million.

The rumors started flying in 2013 when he put his home on the market for rent, asking for almost 14,000 pounds per month, after spending many years playing for Manchester City. The move was seen as a sign that Balotelli was preparing to leave England for Italy to play football.

The house he put on the rental market had four bedrooms, an indoor pool, and a media room. Balotelli owned another property in England that was damaged after he and his friends lit off fireworks inside.

It was reported in 2014 that Mario had purchased an additional home in England. In Chester, this property is valued at 4.75 million pounds – not far from Liverpool, where Balotelli played football at the time. The residence came with a private helipad, a small soccer field, and an indoor pool.

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Football Career

• Mario joined Internazionale in June 2007. In one of his first matches with the team, he scored twice in a friendly against Sheffield FC. Against Reggina in a competitive match for his team in ‘Serie A,’ he scored two goals. He became a national sensation after his electrifying performance against ‘Juventus’ in the quarter-final match of the ‘Coppa Italia.’
• In late 2008, at age 18, Mario became the youngest-ever player to score in the ‘Champions League.’ In April 2009, he was subjected to racial abuse by some audience members during a match against Juventus.
• After ‘Internazionale’ won the ‘Serie A’ for the fourth time in a row, the racist chants by ‘Juventus’ fans were strongly condemned by both teams, and ‘Juventus’ fans were banned from matches.
• Mario started facing disciplinary concerns soon after he failed to attend his practice sessions. For this reason, Internazionale’s head coach was displeased with him. In addition to that, Mario did not get any relief from the frequent racist chants that were directed at him during most of his matches. ‘Juventus’ fans chanted racist lines against Mario even when he was not on the field.
• On the field, he kept getting into trouble for his antics. Mario was seen wearing a t-shirt of Inter’s rival club AC Milan on an Italian TV show in April 2010. He did this in response to Inter fans who had booed him because of his poor performances in the months before the match. Once the game ended, the fans were angry at him and tried to attack him. Three years later, Mario declared that the incident was the only regrettable thing he had ever done.
• After Mario was officially signed by ‘Manchester City,’ he scored a goal in his first ‘Europa League’ match against ‘Politehnica Timișoara,’ which helped his team win the match. Then, in October, he debuted in the Premier League against ‘Arsenal’ at their stadium, losing 3–0. Immediately, his impressive performance made him popular with the ‘Manchester City’ fans, and by the end of the year, he won the ‘Golden Boy’ award.
• Mario’s aggressive behavior on the field caused him a lot of trouble despite his outstanding performances on many critical occasions. The 2011–2012 season came to an end, so he was let go by his team’s management. Mario played in a few more matches for ‘Manchester City,’ including a title-deciding match against ‘Queen Park Rangers.’ ‘Manchester City’ won the title for the first time since 1968.
• ‘AC Milan’ announced that they had acquired Mario in early 2013. During his 43 appearances for the team, Mario scored 26 goals. However, his performance deteriorated after he left ‘Milan’. In the 2014–2015 season, he signed with the ‘Premier League’ team ‘Liverpool,’ and he managed to score only one goal in the 16 appearances that he made for them.
• ‘OGC Nice’ announced in 2016 that they had acquired Mario from Liverpool. Despite struggling with disciplinary problems that refused to end, Mario performed rather well. He scored 29 goals in 43 games for the team, and his contract was extended for one more year in June 2017.
• Mario was not considered for the Italian ‘Under-15’ and ‘Under-17’ teams because he was an immigrant.
• On September 8, 2008, he scored for his national team in his ‘Under-21’ debut against Greece. He represented his country at the 2013 ‘Confederations Cup’ and 2014 ‘FIFA World Cup’.

Controversies

Balotelli is pretty much what you would call a controversial figure. He and a few friends fired air pistols in a crowded Milan plaza in 2010. He was photographed hanging out with two mafia family members later that year. Because of his wild antics, many Manchester City fans adored Mario and even wrote a song about him.

When Balotelli arrived in Manchester to join his new club, he crashed his car while carrying 5,000 pounds in cash. When Mario was asked why he was carrying so much money, he simply replied, “Because I am rich.”.

In an ironic twist, Balotelli became the Firework Safety Ambassador of Greater Manchester after setting his house on fire due to an indoor fireworks mishap. Mancini once said he didn’t speak to Balotelli every day because if he did, he would need a psychologist.

Facts About Mario Balotelli

• Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is just 21 years old, but he has already amassed a vast archive of controversy. Additionally, he faces a $400,000 fine in 2012 for violating curfew by going to a strip club.
• In December 2011, he had a mock sword fight at an Indian restaurant while violating curfew.
• When he stomped on an opponent’s head in January 2012, he received a four-match suspension.
• On Sunday in October 2011, after scoring the opening goal against Manchester United, Mario pulled up his jersey to reveal a shirt saying, “WHY ALWAYS ME?”.
• In October 2011, he set fire to his bathroom after shooting fireworks from his window.
• In August 2011, someone put rotting fish in his $250,000 car.
• In Los Angeles, he was benched for showboating and missing a wide-open goal in the summer of 2011.
• Mario Balotelli, who was bullied at school in May 2011, confronted the bully after a little boy on the street complained.
• Having won $25,000 at a casino in April 2011, he gave $1,000 to a homeless man.
• He was once pulled over in April 2011 with $25,000 in the front seat.
• He was sent off for a karate kick in March 2011 that eliminated Man City from the Europa League.
• Youth players were “pranked” by him throwing darts at them in March 2011.

FAQs

The Peruvian professional footballer Andre Martin Carrillo Diaz (born 14 June 1991) plays for the Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal and for Peru’s national team as either a winger or second striker. It was with Alianza Lima that Carrillo began his senior career in 2009. Upon moving to Sporting CP in Portugal, he made his international debut for his country two years later. He joined crosstown rivals Benfica in 2016 and won the league, cup, and super cup in his first season.

A loan period of two consecutive seasons followed the first with Watford in the English Premier League and the second with Al-Hilal SFC in the Saudi Professional League. Having made his international debut in 2011, Carrillo has earned 90 caps for Peru and has represented his country in four editions of the Copa América (finishing third in 2011 and 2015, as well as second in 2019) and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Andre Carrillo Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Andre Carrillo. It gives you the ability to read through the Peruvian footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	André Martín Carrillo Díaz
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Andre Carrillo
Age	32 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Non-religious
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Birth Place	Lima, Peru
Date of Birth	14 June 1991
Nationality	Peruvian
Residence	Lima, Peru
Home Town	Lima, Peru
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Ana María Díaz Talaviña
Father's Name	Alex Carrillo
Brother(s)	Alex Carrillo Díaz
Sister(s)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Suhaila Jad
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Suhaila Jad
Children	Daughter(s)- • Samira Son(s)- • Cedric
Education
School	Esther Grande youth academy
College/University	Alianza Lima youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	REDDE
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2019: Al-Hilal Saudi FC
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2011: Peru national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 19 (Al-Hilal Saudi FC) • 18 (Peru national football team)
Current Teams	• Al-Hilal Saudi FC • Peru national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Ramón Díaz
Position	Second Striker or Right Winger
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Sporting CP • Taça de Portugal: 2014–15 • Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2015 Benfica • Primeira Liga: 2016–17 • Taça de Portugal: 2016–17 • Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira: 2016 Al-Hilal • Saudi Professional League: 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22 • King Cup: 2019–20 • Saudi Super Cup: 2018, 2021 • AFC Champions League: 2019, 2021 Peru • Copa América runner-up: 2019; third place: 2011, 2015 Individual • Torneo Descentralizado Breakthrough Player: 2010
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet inches- 5'11"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 72 kg in pounds- 159 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Peruvian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	7 U.S.
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Right Winger
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Andre Carrillo Wife And Children

It is currently reported that Andre Carrillo is in a relationship with his girlfriend and partner, Suhaila Jad, a former professional tennis player and reality television star from Spain. His wife is of Palestinian descent.

On November 5, 2017, the couple welcomed twins into the world. Previously, Carrillo announced the arrival of twins in July 2017 and expressed his happiness.

Andre Carrillo and Suhaila Jad blessed with 2 twin kids, a daughter is Samira, and a son is Cedric.

Andre Carrillo Net Worth

In 2023, what will Andre Carrillo’s salary be?

In Jul 2019 Andre Carrillo signed a contract with Al-Hilal Saudi FC that extended in Aug 2022 and ends in 2026 which netted him a whopping salary of £3,126,600 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £8,590 per day and £358 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Andre Carrillo has an estimated net worth of around $5 Million, and his market value is about $3.85 million.

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Andre Carrillo FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Andre Carrillo has an overall rating of 78 with a potential of 78. Andre Carrillo has got a 4-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Andre Carrillo’s height is 180 cm and his weight is estimated at 72 kg according to our database. Currently, Andre Carrillo is playing with numbers 19 and 18.

Club Career

Alianza Lima

• Initially, Carrillo began his football career in the Lima-based Esther Grande de Benton youth system.
• In 2007, he joined the youth setup of Alianza Lima.
• He made his league debut in the Torneo Descentralizado on 5 December in the last round of the regular season when he was promoted to Alianza Lima’s first team in 2009.
• The match ended in a 2–2 draw between Universidad César Vallejo and Matute Stadium when he entered the pitch in the 75th minute.

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Sporting CP

• It was reported on 6 May 2011 that Carrillo had signed a five-year contract with Sporting CP.
• A quick inclusion in the first team led to him being an unused substitute for the league games in rounds 2 and 3.
• After playing from the start on matchday 5, he made his Primeira Liga debut in Sporting’s 2–3 away win over Rio Ave FC on 19 September 2011.
• In his second match, he started in goal again and provided his first assist in his team’s 3–0 victory over Vitória Setubal.
• A few days later, he contributed two assists to Sporting’s 6–1 victory over Gil Vicente.
• His first league goal came in the 74th minute of his eleventh match, but it was not enough to prevent a 2–1 loss away to Braga.
• The Portuguese club Benfica informed Sporting on 2 February 2016 that Carrillo had signed a contract until 2021 with the club.
• It was revealed in September 2020 that a third party established by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owns 50% of Carrillo’s economic rights at Sporting.
• Due to the fact that Carrillo had played against Abramovich’s Chelsea in 2014 without this being disclosed, this revelation caused controversy.

Benfica And Loans

• It was announced on 1 July that Carrillo had joined Portuguese defending champions Benfica for the 2016-17 season.
• In August 2017, he signed a season-long loan with the option of becoming a permanent member of Watford.
• During the 2018–19 season, he was once again loaned out, this time to Al-Hilal FC in Saudi Arabia.

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Al Hilal

• Carrillo signed a four-year contract with Al Hilal on 23 July 2019.
• On 9 November, he scored the only goal in Urawa Red Diamonds’ 1–0 home win in the opening leg of the 2019 AFC Champions League Final.
• Following a 3–0 aggregate victory, Al-Hilal won the title and qualified for the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup.

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International Career

• Sergio Markarián called Carrillo up for Peru’s game against Ecuador in March 2011, in which he was an unused substitute.
• He was called up to play in the Kirin Cup in May 2011 and appeared for Peru at the 2011 Copa América in June 2011.
• His second international goal came in the 2015 Copa América Third Place Match against Paraguay on 3 July 2015.
• As part of Peru’s provisional 24-man squad for the FIFA World Cup in Russia, Carrillo was named in May 2018. In the match against Australia, he scored the first goal for his team.
• Carillo was named to Ricardo Gareca’s final 23-man squad for the 2019 Copa América in Brazil in May 2019.
• In the first round of the 2021 Copa América, he scored a goal in a 2–2 draw against Ecuador on 23 June 2021.

FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Andre Carrillo worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Andre Carrillo has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

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Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

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

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