Hope Amelia Solo was an American professional soccer goalkeeper who played for her country’s national team from 2000 until August 2016. She holds the record for most career shutouts in the US. She is one of the best female goalkeepers of all time. She wrote a paper at age 12 in which she expressed her desire to become a professional soccer player, though the option wasn’t really available to women back then. When she was in high school, she played forward, but when she went to college, she switched to goalkeeping.

Before being inducted into the senior squad, she played for the US junior team. She has played for many clubs in multiple women’s soccer leagues in the US and abroad, including the Philadelphia Charge, Kopparbergs/Göteborg, Saint Louis Athletica, and Seattle Reign FC, and was instrumental to America’s win of two Olympic gold medals and a World Cup. Her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy and she competed on ABC’s reality show ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in the 13th season.

Hope Solo Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Hope Amelia Solo
Nick Name	Hope
Age	42 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Not Available
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Leo
Birth Place	Richland, Washington, United States
Date of Birth	30 July 1981
Nationality	American
Residence	North Carolina
Home Town	Richland, Washington, United States
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Judy Lynn
Father’s Name	Jeffrey Solo (Vietnam War Veteran)
Brother	Marcus Solo
Sister	Teresa Obert (Half-Sister)
Boyfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Boyfriends	Jerramy Stevens
Marital Status, Husband and Children
Husband/Spouse	Jerramy Stevens
Marriage Date	13 November 2012
Children	Daughter(s)- Lozen Orianna Judith Stevens Son(s)- Vittorio Genghis Stevens
Education
School	Richland High School
College/University	University of Washington
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional soccer player
Brands Endorsed	Like other popular athletes, Hope Solo has a lucrative endorsement deal with sportswear giant, Nike. Plus, she has done endorsement work (and appeared in commercials) for the following brands • Seiko • EA Sports • Simple Skincare • Gatorade • BlackBerry • Ubisoft • Bank of America • Western Union • LX Ventures, Inc. • Mobio • Organically Raw • ESPN’s SportsCenter
Career Manager	Hope Solo is represented by Pro Sports Communications.
Football Career
Debut Club	In 2003 for Philadelphia Charge
Debut International	In April 2000, she made her professional debut for the national team in a match against Iceland in North Carolina. The US team managed to win the match by 8-0.
Current Team(s)	United States of America National Team
Jersey Number	1
Coach\Mentor	Jill Ellis
Position	Goalkeeper
Strengths	Not Available
Weaknesses	Not Available
Achievements	• Hope Solo was named All-American by ‘Parade’ magazine in 1997 and 1998. She was an NSCAA All-American in 2000, 2001, and 2002, and a Pac-10 Selection from 1999 to 2002. • She was conferred with the ‘WPS Goalkeeper of the Year’ award and the ‘US Soccer Female Athlete of the Year’ award in 2009. • She won the ‘FIFA Women World Cup Golden Glove twice’, in 2011 and 2015, and made it to the tournament’s all-star team in those years as well. She was also the winner of the Bronze Ball in 2011. • International Federation of Football History & Statistics’ named her world’s women best goalkeeper for four consecutive years (2012-15) • She was given the ‘Phoenix Mercury Woman of Inspiration’ award in 2012. • She was hailed Sports Spectacular Female Athlete of the Year in 2013. • In October 2015, after the win of the 2015 World Cup, Solo, alongside the rest of her team, was honoured by the former President Barack Obama at the White House.
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 175 cm in meters- 1.75 m in feet inches- 5’9”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Breast Size	37 inches
Hips Size	38 inches
Waist Size	27 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	On her father’s side, she has Italian ancestry. While, on her mother’s side, she is of Hispanic, Polish, English and French descent.
Hair Color	Dark Brown
Eye Color	Blue
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Dress Size	10 (US) or 42 (EU)
Shoe Size	10 (US) or 40.5 (EU)
Favourite Things
Favourite Food	Thai Food
Favourite Healthy Snack	Bell Peppers with cheese and crackers
Favourite Car	Chevrolet Corvette Brickyard 400
Controversies	Hope married former football player Jerramy Stevens on November 13, 2012, after two months of dating. The day before the wedding, Stevens was arrested on suspicion of assault after Solo was injured during an altercation, but he was released the next day due to insufficient evidence.

Life Journey

Born on July 30, 1981, in Richland, Washington, Hope Amelia Solo is the daughter of Italian-American Vietnam War veteran Jeffrey Solo and Judy Lynn (née Shaw). She has three siblings, a half-sister, Teresa, and two brothers, Dave and Marcus.

Her parents divorced when she was six years old. A year later, her father took her and Marcus to Seattle where they lived out of a hotel for several days. A vacation that looked like fun for seven-year-old Hope turned into an alleged kidnapping when Jeffrey was arrested by the police, and the children were returned to their mother.

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When she was a forward at Richland High School, she scored 109 goals and led her team to three back-to-back league titles from 1996 to 1998, as well as a state championship win in 1998. Solo also played soccer for the ‘Three Rivers Soccer Club’ in the Tri-Cities during her school days.

Solo studied speech communications at the University of Washington in 1999 after graduating from high school. During her time with the Washington Huskies, she was mentored by head coach Lesle Gallimore and goalkeeping coach Amy Griffin.

During her college years, she also began her international career. The US national women’s team defeated Iceland 8-0 in her debut match as a senior in April 2000 at Davidson, North Carolina. In 2002, she was the top keeper in Pac-10 history, with 18 shutouts, 325 saves, and a 1.02 GAA (goals-against average).

After seeing him at a park in Seattle, she reconciled with her father. They maintained a close relationship until his death in 2007. 

After dating for two months, Hope married former football player Jerramy Stevens on November 13, 2012. After Solo was injured during an altercation, Stevens was arrested on suspicion of assault the day before the wedding but was released the next day due to insufficient evidence. After Hope and Jerramy welcomed twins Lozen and Vittorio on March 4, 2020, one of the couple’s five Doberman Pinschers, Conan, passed away after being shot.

Solo said of her beloved dog’s tragic death, “Conan was kind and loving. He wandered 30 yards from our home before he was shot. As animal lovers, we struggle to understand why anyone would shoot pets of any kind.

Solo was one of the celebrities whose n*de photos were leaked on the internet after several iCloud accounts were hacked in 2014. In June of that year, she was charged with assault in the fourth degree after being arrested for allegedly attacking her half-sister and nephew. In January 2015, the charges were dismissed. They were reinstated in October 2015 and again dismissed in May 2018.

Hope is passionate about philanthropy, serving on the board of the Women’s Sports Foundation and supporting the Boys and Girls Club and Street Soccer USA. In 2011, she participated in Bank of America’s “Let’s Run Together” campaign at the Chicago Marathon, which led to a $5,000 donation being made to the Seattle Humane Society.

Solo is affiliated with the Women’s Sports Foundation, a non-profit educational organization founded by tennis player Billie Jean King in 1974.

Hope Solo Net Worth

Hope Solo has a net worth of $5 million.

Solo bought a 5,330 square foot home in Kirkland, Washington, for $1.2 million in 2012. In 2016, she sold the three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home for $1.75 million. In addition to the swimming pool and sports court, the property features mountain views.

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Football Career

• In 2003, Hope Solo was drafted by the ‘Women’s United Soccer Association’ team Philadelphia Charge. As a professional, she played in eight games, and she achieved her first shutout against the ‘Atlantic Beat’.
• After WUSA’s suspension in 2003, she traveled to Europe and played for the Swedish club ‘Kopparbergs / Göteborg’ in 2004, and the French club ‘Olympique Lyonnais Féminin’ in 2005.
• In 2003, she was selected as a substitute goalkeeper for the US Summer Olympics team. Eventually, in 2005, she became the primary choice, which led to her record of the longest streak of undefeated games in US history, which lasted 55 games from March 7, 2002, to July 16, 2008.
• Solo started most of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup matches for the United States, but she was benched in favor of veteran Briana Scurry in the semi-final match, which the US lost to Brazil 4-0. Solo criticized the decision in a post-match interview.
• In winning the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she gave a stellar performance. Brazil was defeated 1-0 by Solo and her team.
• On September 16, 2008, she joined Saint Louise Athletica, a team in the Women’s Professional Soccer league. She conceded fourteen goals in seventeen matches.
• Between 2010 and 2011, she signed with Atlanta Beat and MagicJack, respectively. She received a $2,500 fine for her remarks regarding the match officials and the league following her team’s loss to the Washington Freedom.
• In a penalty shootout, the US women’s soccer team lost to Japan in the final of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. In the tournament, Solo reached 100 caps for her country.
• Hope Solo received a public warning a month before the 2012 London Olympics by the ‘U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’ when a test revealed she had Canrenone in her system. Despite that, she was cleared to compete, and the US went on to win their second consecutive gold medal.
• She played for the Seattle Sounders Women in the 2012 club season. The Seattle Reigns FC signed Solo in 2013 for the inaugural season of the ‘National Women’s Soccer League’. After playing 54 matches for the club over three seasons, she took ‘personal leave’ in 2016.
• She published her autobiography, ‘Solo: A Memoir of Hope’, co-authored with sports journalist Ann Killion, on August 14, 2012, through HarperCollins. The book debuted at number 3 on ‘The New York Times Best Seller’ list for hardcover non-fiction.
• After surgery on her left wrist in 2013, she took a three-month break. In 2015, Solo became a member of the US squad that won the FIFA Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 5-2.
• At the 2016 Rio Olympics, she drew criticism for calling the Swedish team “bunch of cowards” after the latter defeated her. As a result, her contract with US Soccer was canceled, and she was suspended. When she was suspended, she had played in 202 international matches with 102 shutouts.

Facts About Hope Solo

• Despite becoming one of the best goalkeepers in the world, she was a star forward in high school. During her high school career, she scored around 109 goals and was selected as a Parade All-American twice.
• She was kidnapped by her father when she was 7 years old along with his brother. He had picked her up without informing her mother and taken them to Seattle.
• Hope fell out with teammate Abby Wambach in 2007 after Wambach asked the coach to drop her from the World Cup semi-final. Wadebach, meanwhile, was irked by Hope’s post-match criticism of coach Greg Ryan.
• She was completely blanked by her teammates after her outburst against Greg Ryan.
• She had to eat her meals alone and once a player walked out of the elevator after she stepped in.
• She missed her college graduation event because she was playing soccer for her new club, Philadelphia Charge, who had selected her in the first round of the 2003 WUSA Draft.
• After her forearm was caught on a hook inside the goal post during her junior year in college, she feared that her career was over. Fortunately, she suffered no nerve damage.
• While dating her first boyfriend, she allegedly punched a girl with whom he had hooked up.
• Her mother had told her as a child that she might have to give up soccer because it was too expensive for them. Eventually, the community stepped up to pay for her travel expenses.
• Her opponents’ defensive tactics caused her team to lose to Sweden in the quarter-final of the 2016 Olympics, so she called them cowards. For indiscipline, the US soccer association terminated her contract and suspended her for six months.
• She won the golden glove award for being the best goalkeeper at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. She also won the bronze ball for her overall performance.
• She was at the center of two Twitter controversies in 2010. According to her, Boston Breakers fans have engaged in racist chanting. After lambasting match officials and challenging the integrity of the league, she was suspended for one game.
• She was arrested in June 2014 for assaulting her half-sister and her nephew. The charges were later dropped because she claimed the assault was self-defense. After a lack of cooperation from the victims, the case was dismissed.
• As a representative for the Women’s Sports Foundation, she supports women and girls through sports and other physical activities.
• Boy & Girls Clubs of America, which offers after-school programs to young people, is partially funded by the federal government, and she is an active member.
• Solo: A Memoir of Hope, her autobiographical book, debuted at number three in The New York Times Best Seller list in the hardcover nonfiction category in August 2012.

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Bechir Ben Said, a Tunisian goalkeeper who now competes for US Monastir, was born on November 29, 1994.

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International Career

The 2021 FIFA Arab Cup was held in Qatar, and at the conclusion of the year, even though he had never played for the Tunisian squad, he was chosen to compete. He does not compete in any of the games during this competition; instead, he serves as a replacement goalie. Algeria defeated Tunisia in the championship match.

He was later re-inducted into the Tunisian squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, where he was initially expected to serve as a backup goalkeeper. However, due to Tunisia’s somewhat disappointing performance, which saw them only qualify as one of the best third-placed teams with one single win, they ended up using him as their primary goalkeeper throughout the group stage.

Awards

US Monastir

• Tunisian Cup: 2019–20
• Tunisian Super Cup: 2019–20

Tunisia

• FIFA Arab Cup runner-up: 2021

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Bechir Ben Said Net Worth

The range of Bechir’s net worth or income is thought to be between $2 Million. However, his major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of riches.

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Bechir Ben Said FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Bechir has an overall rating of 72 and his potential is also 74.

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FAQs

How old is Bechir Ben?
He is currently 28 years old.

What is the height of Bechir?
He is 188 cm tall.

What position does Bechir play?
He plays as a goalkeeper.

How much is Bechir Ben’s net worth?
His net worth is $2 Million.

Argentine professional footballer Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo (born 20 March 1990) plays as a defender for Boca Juniors and the Argentina national team. In 2009, he won the Copa Libertadores with local club Estudiantes de La Plata, played in the FIFA Club World Cup Final later that year, and won the Primera Division in 2010. He joined Sporting CP in 2012 from Spartak Moscow and two years later transferred to Manchester United for £16 million.

In 2015-16 he won the FA Cup, EFL Cup, and UEFA Europa League with the English club; in 2016-17 he won the FA Community Shield, EFL Cup, and UEFA Europa League. He returned to Estudiantes in January 2020 on loan before joining Boca Juniors on a permanent basis in February 2021. In 2011, Rojo made his first appearance for Argentina, and he has since earned over 60 caps. He was part of the team that reached the FIFA World Cup final in 2014. He also finished runner-up in both 2015 and 2016 and competed in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Marcos Rojo Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo
Nick Name	Becho
Age	33 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Born Place	La Plata, Argentina
Date of Birth	20 March 1990
Nationality	Argentine
Residence	La Plata, Argentina
Home Town	La Plata, Argentina
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Carlina Rojo
Father's Name	Marcos Rojo Sr.
Brother(s)	Franco Nicolás Rojo
Sister(s)	• Miceala Rojo • Noelia Rojo • Sol Rojo
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Eugenia Lusardo
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Eugenia Lusardo
Children	Daughters- • Morena Rojo • Martina Rojo • Name Not Available Of Youngest Daughter Sons- None
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	• 2021: CA Boca Juniors
Debut International	• 2011: Argentina national football team
Jersey Number	• 6 (CA Boca Juniors) • 16 (Argentina national football team)
Current Team(s)	• CA Boca Juniors • Argentina national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Hugo Ibarra
Position	Defender - Centre-Back
Foot	Left
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Not Available
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 187 cm in meters- 1.87 m in feet inches- 6'2”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 85 kg in pounds- 187 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	34 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Argentine
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	11 U.S.
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

Life Journey

The Full Story of an Argentine Defensive Genius Known as “Becho” by Woodgram.

Marcos Rojo Biography Facts provides you with a detailed account of his life’s events from childhood to the present.

An analysis of Marcos Rojo’s life before fame, family life, and off-pitch facts is included. Marcos Rojo’s biography is quite interesting, although most people know about his defensive abilities.

Let’s get started now without further ado.

The Early Years

For starters, Faustino Marcos Alberto Rojo was born on March 20th, 1990 in La Plata, Argentina. He was born to Carlina Rojo and Marcos Rojo Snr.

He grew up in El Triunfo, an impoverished city 40 miles from Buenos Aires (Argentina’s capital). It’s known for its notorious criminal gangs and football fans.

At the tender age of 4, Marcos’ parents enrolled him at Estudiantes LP to kick-start his career in a non-crime-prone area in La Plata. The defender takes his first steps in the beautiful game as a child in the picture below.

For a long time, we rode bicycles. He used to sell stuff on the street and pick me up from home. It was quite a long trip and I would get pretty warm while he drives his bicycle!”.

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Football’s Early Years

In order to get to training, Red had to cycle around 20 kilometers from home to his training ground. In order to become a professional footballer, he had to make a lot of sacrifices. “I could see his passion,” said Rojo Snr (his dad). Because he would go after every ball, I saw myself in him.

“He was always different from the other boys.” Gabriel San Millan, the club’s youth coach, also recognized Marcos’ potential and helped him develop his talent. “Technically, he was a good player,” San Millan said.

According to him, he had good skills and a good foundation. The one thing that always stood out about him was his desire to improve. Alonso’s evolution as a player was incredible. Physically, he began to develop when he was 18 or 19.

Getting To Fame Story

In his teenage years, Marcos played for Estudiantes, a team in the Argentinian First Division. Fighting blighted Marcos’s teenage years, and he quit school early. Robberies, fights, and even deaths are common.

His savior was football. Since he was a child, he has always played football. It’s always football, day or night. There were a lot of fights between Marcos and his friends. There are too many conflicts and he gets very angry.

On these streets, it’s the norm. It’s important to be strong. In his late teens, Marcos won the Copa Libertadores and then played for Spartak Moscow and Sporting Lisbon. Argentina went all the way to the final before losing to Germany at the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.

This Is Eugenia Lusardo’s Story – Marcos Rojo Wife

Rojo is happily married to Eugenia Lusardo, a lingerie model from Lisbon. When Rojo was at Sporting CP, the lovers met and fell in love. Eugenia was working at the Lisbon-based lingerie company Dama de Copas at the time.

A lady of enamored beauty, she is. Morena (whom they affectionately call ‘More’), Martina, and one newborn girl are the couple’s daughters. Argentine Rojo’s life with his stunning model girlfriend Eugenia Lusardo is a world away from his upbringing in a poor neighborhood.

In The Affair

Rojo had an affair with a woman he met at a nightclub in December 2014. After accusing her of blackmail, he took out an injunction to prevent newspapers from publishing his name.

In April 2015, the injunction on his name was lifted due to concerns that other footballers might be suspected of the affair, but it remains in effect to prevent any images of Rojo from being released.

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Family Life of Marcos Rojo

Football has saved Marcos from a life on the tough streets of El Triunfo and lifted his family out of poverty.

The sources show Marcos and his mother, Carlina, who is the greatest beneficiary of his wealth and success.

A little Bit About The Father Of Marcos Rojo

Rojo Snr, known as Titi, was a former amateur player with El Cruce who inspired his son to get into the game at an early age.

Marcos’ father sold street-corner churros for just £2.50 a day, enough to feed Marcos and his four siblings – Franco, Noelia, Micaela, and Sol.

An Attack On The Family Of Marcos Rojo

Due to his fame and fortune, Marcos Rojo’s family back home lives in fear of being murdered. His dad has already been beaten up by criminals in Argentina, and his mom has been shot.

A gang member who stormed into his childhood home threatened to kill his nine-year-old sister Sol and one-year-old Godson. Their goal was to get their hands on some of the millions of pounds he frequently sends back to his family.

A cleaner at Old Trafford famously revealed his colossal earnings.

Fear Of The Family

Franco and Noelia Marcos have bravely spoken out about their fears that their family is being victimized by Marcos’ success. An exclusive interview with media revealed that the family has stopped answering their door since he joined Man Utd in August.

From her home in La Plata, Noelia said: “We are always scared. Marcos is the reason they target us. Everyone knows the house. It is imperative that we take every precaution, and we don’t answer the door to anyone.

Bars had to be installed on all our windows – the front, the back, and the upstairs doors. Being Marcos Rojo’s family is dangerous. It’s our home, so we won’t leave.” Angry at the gang attack on her mother and father’s home, she posted a picture of the aftermath on her Twitter account.

Marcos, outraged, demanded the police find the perpetrators – they never did – and denounced them on Twitter. A work-permit issue caused by allegations of an attack in Marcos’ hometown held up the deal when Marcos joined United in the summer.

The Management Of Losing Situations

Franco, his brother, said, “He wanted to be Veron and would pretend to be him when playing football at home.” It is not uncommon for Marcos to stay alone for days after a defeat if his team has lost a critical game.

After Argentina lost to Germany in the 2014 World Cup Final, Marcos didn’t speak or see anyone for nearly a week. It is possible for him to be upset for many days at a time. Rojo remains angry.

He needs to be left alone for a while so he can come back calm. Rojo took about five days to recover after the World Cup. He turns off his phone and doesn’t speak to anyone. Manchester United hasn’t experienced it yet.”

The Controversy

He caused controversy once after posting a picture of Pablo Escobar on his Instagram page with the caption: “The only people who will be able to eat at my table are those who went hungry with me and stood by me during a difficult time in my life.”

When confronted, Marcos said the post was no big deal and added: “I liked the saying and the words.” Perhaps, he had seen Escobar’s life story on TV and liked the words. That doesn’t mean anything.

He actually supports what he did. Even so, Marcos hasn’t forgotten his roots and ensures that his success benefits his entire family. If he had followed his other passion in life, which is singing, that might not have happened. If Marcos couldn’t be a footballer, he wanted to be a singer. As a matter of fact, he sings and dances at all the family gatherings and parties.

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Eating Banana On The Pitch

One of the major talking points from Manchester United’s Europa League victory over Rostov was Rojo eating a banana on the pitch! With Juan Mata’s second-half strike, Jose Mourinho’s side reached the quarter-finals 2-1 on aggregate.

Ashley Young was seen handing Rojo a peeled banana on the field of play, which mystified both sets of fans. Jose Mourinho admitted that the unusual sight was a result of fatigue, a factor that will likely play an increasingly important role towards the end of the season.

Mourinho said: “Marcos was tired many times.” He knows his body needs rest. It was just a simple request for a banana. I don’t find the banana situation funny at all. We have to respect a player’s physical condition.”

Marcos Rojo Tattoo

It appears that Red speaks English, as evidenced by his leg tattoos which have the words “Pride” and “Glory.”

Marcos Rojo Rabona Clearance

As evidenced by his ‘Rabona’ clearance at the World Cup, he doesn’t have much confidence in his right foot.

According to Mark Lawrenson, if he had messed it up, “he would have looked like an ass”.

Marcos Rojo Net Worth

The center-back signed a contract with Manchester United in 2015 that nets him a salary of £4,160,000 a year. According to our calculations, he earns £11,397 per day and £475 per hour!

As a result of Rojito’s time in Europe, he has earned a lot of money, mostly at Man. United. The current value of Marcos Rojo net worth is about 19.7 million euros (17.5 million pounds). As such, his current market value is about $3.74 Million.

Marcos Rojo FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

In Argentina, Marcos Rojo plays as a Centre Back for Boca Juniors at the age of 33. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 77 with a potential of 77. Currently, Red has a 3-star skill moves rating.

His left foot is his preferred shooting foot. His work rate is medium to high. Our database estimates Rojo’s height at 187 cm and his weight at 85 kg. Marcos Rojo plays with the number 6 at the moment.

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Club Career

Estudiantes

• Having grown up in La Plata, Argentina, Rojo joined his local side Estudiantes de La Plata at the age of ten.
• After signing his first professional contract, he was promoted to the club’s main team in 2009.
• In three years with the club, he made 43 appearances and scored three goals.
• He came on for extra time as Estudiantes lost 2–1 to FC Barcelona in the 2009 FIFA Club World Cup Final.
• During his time at Estudiantes, Rojo won a Copa Libertadores title and an Argentine Primera División title.
• During the 2010 Recopa Sudamericana, the defender scored his first goal in a 2–1 defeat against LDU Quito while playing mostly as a left-back.

Spartak Moscow

• In December 2010, Rojo signed a five-year deal with Spartak Moscow.
• On 20 April 2011, he scored Spartak’s only goal in a 2–1 Russian Cup quarterfinal victory over Krasnodar.

Sporting CP

• Rojo moved from Spartak Moscow to Sporting CP for £3.5 million in July 2012.
• He made his Sporting debut on 19 August 2012, playing the entire match and receiving a yellow card against Vitória de Guimarães.
• He received his first red card for Sporting in a league match against Porto on 7 October 2012, picking up two cautions within three minutes as Sporting lost 2–0.
• On 28 April 2013, he scored his first goal for Sporting against Nacional.
• In his first season in Portugal, Rojo played mostly at center-back, sometimes at left-back, as the team finished seventh in the league.
• In the second league match of the 2013-14 season, Rojo scored Sporting’s second goal in a 4–0 victory over Académica de Coimbra.
• Rojo was sent off against Belenenses on 19 April 2014, but Sporting held on to win 1–0.
• He scored six goals as Sporting finished as runners-up in the league.
• Rojo was disciplined by his club on 13 August 2014 for refusing to train after handing in a transfer request to force a move to Manchester United.
• Bruno de Carvalho, the president of Sporting, later claimed that third-party owners who were not representatives of Manchester United had pressured his club to sell Rojo.

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Marcos Rojo At Manchester United

• Sporting and Manchester United announced an agreement to sell Rojo for €20 million (£16 million) on 19 August 2014.
• Rojo moved to Sporting on a season-long loan after United signed him on a five-year contract the next day.
• It was a dream of Rojo’s to play for Manchester United.
• Due to pending criminal charges in Argentina, where he is alleged to have fought with a neighbor in 2010, Red missed three matches for United.
• The UK Border Agency granted him a work permit to work in England on 4 September.
• In the 4–0 victory over Queens Park Rangers ten days later, he made his Old Trafford debut, playing the entire game.
• The 28-year-old injured his shoulder during the Manchester derby on 2 November, when he was tackled by Manchester City’s Marten Demichelis.
• In addition to Jonny Evans and Phil Jones, he also dislocated his shoulder, adding to United’s defensive injuries.
• His first goal for United came on 3 February 2015, when he headed Robin van Persie’s pass for the second goal of a 3–0 win over Cambridge United in the FA Cup fourth round.
• Following Argentina’s participation in the Copa América, Rojo was expected to rejoin Manchester United during their 2015 pre-season tour to North America.
• However, passport issues caused Rojo to miss the pre-season tour entirely, angering Louis van Gaal.
• As a result, Rojo was fined £140,000 for failing to join up with the rest of the squad on time.
• The 2016 FA Cup Final, in which United won 2–1 after extra time against Crystal Palace, saw Rojo booked for fouling Pape Souaré in the first half and replaced him with Matteo Darmian after 66 minutes.
• Rojo scored his first Premier League goal against Bournemouth on 4 March 2017.
• The injury occurred during a 2–1 win over Anderlecht in the quarter-finals of the Europa League, which United won.
• He made his return on 28 November 2017, in a 4–2 win at Watford.
• On 16 March 2018, Rojo signed a new contract with Manchester United that would keep him at the club until June 2021, with the option to extend for a further year.
• During Solskjir’s temporary appointment in December 2018, he told Rojo he was part of his plans when he told him he was part of his plans.
• Next season, he made only one Premier League start and played nine games across all competitions.

Loan Return To Estudiantes

For the remainder of the 2019–20 season, Rojo was loaned to his boyhood club, Estudiantes.

Marcos Rojo In Boca Juniors

In February 2021, Rojo returned to Argentina to sign with Boca Juniors for an undisclosed fee. Later, sources reported that he learned about the transfer through social media.

The winning goal for Boca in the 2022 Professional League Cup Final was scored by Rojo.

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International Career

• Against Portugal in a friendly at Stade de Genève, Rojo earned his first cap on 9 February 2011.
• Argentina hosted the 2011 Copa América that same year, and he played in the opening match, a 1–1 draw against Bolivia on 2 July.
• As Argentina reached the quarter-finals, Javier Zanetti replaced him as left-back.
• For the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Rojo was named to Argentina’s squad in June 2014. Playing the entire match in defense, he contributed to Sead Kolatinac’s own goal in their 2–1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Maracana.
• Rojo scored his first international goal against Nigeria in the team’s third group match, a 3–2 win.
• It reached the final before losing to Germany, and Rojo was the only Argentine in the Castrol Index Top 11.
• He was selected by Gerardo Martino for the 2015 Copa América.
• Although Rojo missed the penalty shootout at the end of Argentina’s goalless quarter-final against Colombia in Vina del Mar, the team advanced.
• A 6–1 victory over Paraguay in the semi-finals put Argentina into the final.
• He played the entirety of the decisive match against the hosts at the Estadio Nacional de Chile, which Argentina lost in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw.
• A year later for the Copa América Centenario in the United States, Rojo was again in Martino’s squad.
• On 26 June at MetLife Stadium, he was sent off for a foul on Arturo Vidal in the first half, as both teams ended with 10 men and Chile won on penalties.
• Jorge Sampaoli has named Rojo to the Argentina squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
• As group runners-up behind Croatia, Argentina qualified for the knockout stage after he scored the winning goal against Nigeria on 26 June.
• A foul on Kylian Mbappé in the 10th minute resulted in a penalty, which was converted by Antoine Griezmann in the round of 16 matches against France on 30 June.
• He was later replaced by Federico Fazio in the 46th minute. In the end, Argentina lost 4–3 and was eliminated from the tournament.

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Facts About Marcos Rojo

• In Rojo’s first season at Sporting, he made more positional errors and mistimed tackles as a left-back than a center-back.
• His speed helped him on defense in his second season.
• A good aerial threat was also attributed to him, although disciplinary problems remained.
• Besides his usual positions at center-back and left-back, Rojo can also play as a winger.
• Upon signing for Manchester United, it was theorized that he could play as a wing-back in Louis van Gaal’s preferred 3–5–2 formation.
• The actor is married to Eugenia Lusardo, a lingerie model based in Lisbon. There are three daughters between them.
• He has a number of tattoos, including the English words “Pride” and “Glory” on each thigh.
• In December 2014, Rojo had an affair with a woman he met at a nightclub. Taking out an injunction to prevent newspapers from publishing his name, he accused her of blackmail.
• In April 2015, the injunction on his name was lifted because other footballers could be suspected of the affair. However, remains in effect to prevent the release of images of Rojo.

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FAQs

How old is Marcos Rojo?

33 years

How tall is Marcos Rojo?

6′ 2″

What position does Marcos Rojo play?

Defender

Is Marcos Rojo still at Manchester United?

It is one year since Marcos Rojo signed permanently with Boca Juniors after leaving Manchester United. The former Manchester United defender has absolutely no regrets about making the switch.

Conclusion

According to Marcos Rojo’s biography, we must mentally prepare for life’s challenges. On the way to becoming a professional footballer, aspiring players are likely to encounter roadblocks.

His parents prepared him for life by being persistent and dogged. By strengthening his character and lowering his expectations, the best Argentine footballer overcame many rejections.

We discovered something about Marcos Rojo during the process of writing his biography. It’s nothing more than his forgiving spirit. In spite of coming from a humble family, the footballer has shown us that he has a great attitude.

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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 Argentine footballer. Hopefully, Marcos Rojo’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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Alejandro Dario (nicknamed Papu) Gomez (born 15 February 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward, winger or attacking midfielder for the Spanish club Sevilla and the Argentina national team. Gómez began his club career with Arsenal de Sarandí in 2005, before joining San Lorenzo in 2009. He was signed by Catania the following year. During the 2013 season, he played for Ukrainian side Metalist Kharkiv, and then returned to Italy to play for Atalanta.

With sixteen assists in 2019–20, Gómez set a Serie A record for most assists in a season and was named to the Serie A Team of the Year. While Gómez was born in Argentina, he holds dual citizenship with Argentina and Italy, having been granted Italian citizenship by his wife on 14 May 2016. In 2017, he made his senior international debut for Argentina against Singapore, scoring his first international goal. Afterward, he took part in Argentina’s successful Copa América campaign in 2021.

Alejandro (Papu) Gomez Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Alejandro (Papu) Gomez. It gives you the ability to read through the Argentine footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Alejandro Darío Gómez
Nick Name/Popular Name	• Papu Gómez • El Pachu
Age	35 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Born Place	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date of Birth	15 February 1988
Nationality	• Argentine • Italian
Residence	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Home Town	Buenos Aires, Argentina
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Not Available
Father's Name	Not Available
Brother(s)	Not Available
Sister(s)	Monica
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Linda Raff
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Linda Raff
Children	Daughters- • Constantina Gomez Sons- • Bautista Gomez • Milo Gomez
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Gr Sports
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2021: Sevilla FC
Debut International	• 2017: Argentina national football team
Jersey Number	• 24 (Sevilla FC) • 24 (Argentina national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Sevilla FC • Argentina national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	José Castro Carmona
Position	Midfield - Attacking Midfielder
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- 167 cm in meters- 1.67 m in feet inches- 5'6”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	10 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Italian
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	12 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

You can learn about Papu Gomez’s Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents, Family, Wife, Children, Cars, Net Worth, Lifestyle, and Personal Life in our Papu Gomez Biography.

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For starters, he is known as “El Pachu”. His parents named him Alejandro Daro Gómez on the 15th of February 1988.

“Papu Gomez” is just a nickname. At the time of writing this biography, little is known about the talented footballer’s parents who were born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An Italian-Argentine national with South American family origins, Gomez is of mixed ethnicity.

He grew up in Avellaneda, his birth city, Buenos Aries, alongside his sister Monica. While growing up in Avellaneda in Buenos Aries, young Gomez practically lived and breathed football.

Young Gomez’s family house was not far from the stadiums of Independiente and Racing. It was close enough for him to ride his bicycle there comfortably.

Is there anything else? In 1984, Gomez’s uncle played for the Independiente team that won the Intercontinental, while his father worked for the club. Football was in the air for young Gomez without a doubt.

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Education And Career Buildup

Gómez did not grow up singing the praises of Diego Maradona like most Argentines, particularly kids of his age. Argentine legends Pablo Aimar, Juan Román Riquelme, and Sebastián Verón were his idols.

Furthermore, Gomez was heavily invested in local clubs, being a fan of Independiente (where he also had a number of idols) and spending most of his career at Reading.

It was at Reading that Gomez took his first steps in competitive football, developing and perfecting skill sets that would take him beyond the South American continent in just a few short years.

A young Gomez joined Arsenal de Sarand at the age of 14 and rose through the ranks of the Argentine club, helping his youth team win the Copa Tandil title in 2005 before entering the first team in 2006.

In 2007, Gomez scored goals that helped his side win the Copa Sudamericana finals against Club America on away goals rule after spending six years at the club. As a result of Gomez’s subsequent football endeavors, he spent a year at the Argentine club San Lorenzo de Almagro, a development that led to the Italian side – Catania signing him.

Getting To Fame Story

Athletico Madrid, Fiorentina, and Inter Milan were all interested in Gomez’s form while at Catania. His choice, however, was to play for little-known Metalist Kharkiv in the Ukrainian premier league. As a reason for Gomez’s unusual move, he was confident of improving at the Ukrainian club and getting the chance to participate in an upcoming Champions League campaign. Unfortunately, Metalist Kharkiv did not meet the forward’s expectations.

UEFA upheld Metalist’s ban from the league, citing the club’s involvement in a 2008 match-fixing as a strong reason. Gomez was also unhappy with the club’s lack of quality and visibility, as well as the language barrier. After a few months, he declared his intention to opt-out of his contract by accepting half his salary, but the request was denied.

As a result of the violent and volatile climate in Ukraine, Gomez refused to return to Metalist the following season. For the same reason, most foreign players did not return. In the last hours of the Italian summer transfer window, Gomez was acquired by Italian side Atlanta.

During the 2014/2025 season, the forward made a decent debut with Atlanta and established himself as one of its leading goal scorers. He even led Atlanta to a historic third-place finish in the 2018–19 Serie A season, earning them a place in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League and the 2019 Coppa Italia Final. As they say, the rest is history.

Papu Gomez Wife And Family Life

Regarding Papu Gomez’s love life, he is happily married to his girlfriend turned wife Linda and has not been involved in any premarital or extramarital controversies.

There are also no records of Papu Gomez’s girlfriends before he met Linda. In addition to being Papu Gomez’s wife, Linda is also his number one fan and an architect by profession. At the time of writing, the couple is blessed with three children. Bautista (son), Constantina (daughter), and Milo are among them.

It is without a doubt his family who make his career and love life more illustrious. Our aim in this section is to give you more information about Papu Gomez’s family members, starting with his parents.

About Papu Gomez’s Father And Mother

In terms of Gomez’s parents, he doesn’t reveal much about them.

In a recent interview, Gomez briefly mentioned that his father works for the local club, Independiente. Since he was a child, his mother has been one of the most important women in his life.

About Papu Gomez’s Siblings And Relatives

Papu Gomez has a sister named Monica, but it’s unclear if he has other brothers and sisters. Papu Gomez’s family roots and ancestry, particularly his paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents, remain unknown.

Hugo has been identified as Gomez’s uncle, while his aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces remain unknown.

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Alejandro (Papu) Gomez Net Worth

In 2023, what will Alejandro (Papu) Gomez’s salary be?

In Jan 2021 Alejandro (Papu) Gomez signed a contract with Sevilla FC that ends in 2024 that netting him a whopping salary of €2.0 million per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns €5,480 per day and €228 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. As of 2023, he has an estimated net worth of around 20.5 million euros (18 million pounds), and his market value is about $6.60 million.

‎Alejandro (Papu) Gomez FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Alejandro Gómez is 35 years old and plays attacking midfield for Sevilla FC in Spain. In FIFA 22, he has an overall rating of 84 with a potential rating of 84. The skillmoves rating for Gomez is 4-stars.

His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. He works at a high/medium pace. Based on our database, Gómez’s height is 167 cm and his weight is 68 kg. Alejandro Gómez is currently playing numbers 24 and 17.

Club Career

Arsenal de Sarandí

• In 2003, Gómez made his debut for the Argentine club Arsenal de Sarand.
• As Arsenal finished the 2006 Torneo Apertura in 5th place, he scored two goals in 15 appearances as a regular in the first team.
• The two goals he scored against Club América of Liga MX in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana Finals were the most significant of his career up to that point.
• In the return leg on 5 December, Arsenal lost 2–1 but won their first international title.
• With braces against Independiente and Velez Sarsfield, he got into the top scoring charts in the 2008–09 season.

San Lorenzo

• In time for the 2009 Clausura tournament, San Lorenzo de Almagro signed Gómez for a 2 million dollar transfer fee.
• His impressive play attracted several high-profile scouts, including 8 goals in 48 appearances for Los Santos.
• In July 2010, he transferred to Italian Serie A Catania for €3 million.

Catania

• He made his first appearance for Catania nine days later in a 1–0 friendly win against Greek side Iraklis.
• Over the next 3 seasons, Gómez became integral to his club’s record-breaking renaissance.
• His first two seasons saw him score 4 goals and assist 5 times.
• In 2012–13, his playmaking and offensive prowess helped his team to a five-year streak of victory and points, setting club records.
• It was the Rossazzurri’s best league finish since 1964–65, but 5 points shy of their inaugural appearance in the UEFA Europa League.
• Catania’s record-breaking side has been described as the best in the club’s history.
• He finished the year with a career-high 8 goals in 36 appearances, second on the team to Gonzalo Bergessio, as well as 7 assists, which made him the club’s joint top assist provider.
• During the summer, Catania sold Gómez and replaced him with injury-prone and inconsistent Sebastián Leto on a free transfer from Panathinaikos.
• When Francesco Lodi returned from Genoa as a loan player in January, Catania’s performances declined significantly, and they were eventually relegated despite returning four of their six offensive players.

Metalist Kharkiv

• In response to offers from several top clubs, including Atletico Madrid, Fiorentina, and Inter Milan, Gómez requested a transfer to Metalist Kharkiv of the Ukrainian Premier League, citing the Club’s growth and the chance to play in the UEFA Champions League as his reasons.
• He signed a four-year contract with the club on 2 August 2013, including a €12 million release clause. Things did not go well for him with the side right away.
• In 2008, UEFA banned Metalist from the Champions League because of its match-fixing involvement.
• Gómez wanted out of his contract by the December winter break because of the league’s lack of visibility and quality, which he viewed as insurmountable, and adverse environmental and linguistic issues in Ukraine itself.
• Consequently, by January 2014, he offered to accept a salary reduction in order to move back to Serie A, preferably to Fiorentina.
• In the end, he played in 23 games, scoring 3 goals and setting up 4 others, helping the Hor’ky finish third.
• He refused to return to Ukraine the following season due to the volatile and violent political climate.
• Three of Gomez’s teammates, as well as six players from Shakhtar Donetsk, left the league for this same reason.
• Over the next two years, the Ukrainian League reduced its foreign player total to 60.

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Alejandro (Papu) Gomez At Atalanta

• On 1 September 2014, Atalanta signed Gómez on a three-year deal following the departure of Giacomo Bonaventura to Milan.
• Despite struggling offensively, Gómez had a decent first season, scoring 3 goals and setting up 2 assists in 24 games for a Nerazzurri team that narrowly avoided relegation, finishing fourth from bottom, 3 points ahead of Serie B.
• Despite the continuing lack of attacking support, Gómez led Atalanta to a respectable 13th-place finish the following season with 7 goals and 6 assists.
• On 4 February 2016, the Bergamese side extended his contract until June 2020, securing the interest of several big clubs.
• Contrary to preseason expectations, Gómez scored 16 goals as his team finished fourth in 2016–17.
• After Cristian Raimondi retired, he became the team’s captain.
• During the 2018-19 Serie A season, Gómez helped lead Atalanta to a historic third-place finish, earning a spot in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League, as well as reaching the 2019 Coppa Italia Final.
• In a 2–0 win against Dinamo Zagreb on 26 November 2019, Gómez scored his first Champions League goal.
• Gómez set a Serie A record for most assists in a single season with 16 in 2019–20.
• In Atalanta’s Champions League match against FC Midtjylland on 1 December 2020, Gómez and manager Gianpiero Gasperini had a heated exchange over his positioning.
• The second half began without Gómez returning to the pitch. Atalanta’s final group stage match against Ajax marked the end of the relationship between Gómez and Gasperini.
• Gómez stated that his relationship with Gasperini could not be fixed despite amending his relationship with the president.
• Gómez requested a transfer in January, which Atalanta agreed to, stating they would not sell him to a Serie A rival.

Sevilla

• On 26 January 2021, La Liga club Sevilla announced the signing of Gómez on a deal running until June 2024.
• He made his debut for the club on 2 February, playing 60 minutes of Sevilla’s 1–0 victory against Almería in the Copa del Rey.
• Four days later, he scored his first Sevilla goal in a 3–0 win over Getafe.

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International Career

• Gómez represented Argentina at the 2007 South American Youth Championship in Paraguay.
• In 2007, he was part of the Argentina squad that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
• Due to his dual citizenship, he was widely believed to be eligible for selection to the senior Italian national team, for which he had expressed interest.
• In the meantime, FIFA ruled him ineligible to switch nationalities, as he does not have a dual passport and does not have Italian ancestry, which would override his ineligibility.
• For Argentina’s friendlies against Brazil and Singapore in June, newly appointed coach Jorge Sampaoli called up Gómez for the first time.
• During the match against Singapore on 13 June, he scored his first international goal and set up another for Federico Fazio, helping Argentina to a 6–0 away win.
• That year, he made three more international appearances.
• Gómez was part of Argentina’s squad for the 2021 Copa América in Brazil.
• In Argentina’s third group match against Paraguay, he scored the only goal of the game; the result advanced his side to the quarter-finals.
• In his team’s final group stage match, his team won 4-1 against Bolivia, with Messi converting a penalty.

Alejandro (Papu) Gomez Style Of Play

• A talented, diminutive player with quick feet and explosive acceleration.
• He is renowned for his pace, dribbling skills, and high work rate.
• Known for his eye for goal from midfield, he also creates scoring opportunities for teammates with his powerful and accurate long-range shots.
• He can play in a variety of offensive positions, including as a striker or false nine on occasion.
• The position enables him to take on defenders in one on one situations, cut into the center onto his stronger right foot, and attempt a curling shot at goal, although he was often used on the right wing earlier in his career.
• As a result of his stamina and work ethic, he has also been deployed in box-to-box roles.
• His recent free attacking role in the center, behind another striker, has enabled him to link up with teammates, roam the pitch at will, and switch positions as needed.
• By dropping off onto the flanks, or finding space in the box with his runs and finishing off chances, he loses his markers.
• He also takes penalties for his team and takes accurate free kicks. Having served as Atalanta’s captain, Gómez is also known for his leadership qualities.

Facts About Alejandro (Papu) Gomez

Here are a few little-known or untold facts about Alejandro (Papu) Gomez.

Alejandro (Papu) Gomez Personal Life

Is it true that Papu Gomez doesn’t have to be on the news for good form to garner attention? Aquarius Zodiac sign defines his off-pitch personality, which constantly puts him in the spotlight.

Cool, unique, action-oriented, sincere, and rarely revealing about himself. He enjoys watching movies, swimming, playing video games, playing tennis, cooking, and spending time with his family and friends.

The Lifestyle Of Alejandro (Papu) Gomez

In terms of how Papu Gomez makes and spends his money, the estimated sum of his growing net worth is derived from the wages and salaries he receives for playing top-flight football while his spending habits suggest that he lives a luxurious life.

His ability to travel to luxurious vacation destinations on private jets demonstrates such a lifestyle. Furthermore, the striker has expensive cars parked in beautiful garages of his house and apartment.

Drinking And Smoking

Despite not smoking, Gomez enjoys drinking and was once spotted enjoying a jug of beer with his wife.

Despite this, the forward drinks responsibly to protect his health and avoid public ridicule.

Religion Of Alejandro (Papu) Gomez

Papu Gomez has not been explicit about his religion.

As evidenced by the names of his son Bautista and daughter Constantina, the odds are heavily in his favor as a Christian. Papu Gomez may have been raised as a Christian by his parents.

Alejandro (Papu) Gomez Tattoos

Gomez is one of several Argentine-born football geniuses with tattoos.

The forward has colorful body art on his arm, chest, and legs, with enough space to add more as time passes.

What His Nickname Means

Did you know that Gomez’s nickname “El Papu” comes from his diminutive height of 5 feet 6 inches?

Papuchi, which means “short stature”, is believed to be the nickname given to the forward by his mother.

The Armbands

Aside from being a football genius, Papu Gomez is also known for his style.

His originality – thanks to his wife who makes beautiful captain armbands. Football greats are either honored or special occasions in Gomez’s family’s life are commemorated through the armbands.

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FAQs

Where is Papu Gomez from?

He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

How old is Papu Gomez?

Currently, he is 35 years old as of 2023.

Why is Gomez called Papu?

Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. His nickname was coined by his mother, who affectionately referred to him as ‘Papuchito’ when he was a child.

How tall is Alejandro Gomez?

He is 5′ 6″ tall.

What position is Papu Gomez?

He plays as a Midfielder.

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Alejandro (Papu) Gomez 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 friend’s efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Alejandro (Papu) Gomez 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 Argentine footballer. Hopefully, Alejandro (Papu) Gomez’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 the article on Alejandro (Papu) Gomez.