Rodrigo Moreno Machado, known as Rodrigo, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker or winger for the Premier League club Leeds United as well as for Spain’s national team. At the start of his career, he played exclusively for Real Madrid’s reserve teams. In 2010, he signed for Benfica, a team with which he won four titles, most notably the domestic treble during the 2013-14 season

After this, he spent six years with Valencia, scoring 59 goals in 220 games and winning the Copa del Rey in 2019. After this, he moved to Leeds United in 2020. Rodrigo is a Brazilian-born soccer player who has represented Spain at the youth level, winning the European Championship with the Under-21 team in 2013. In the following year, he was given his first cap for the senior side, playing at the 2018 World Cup for the team.

Rodrigo Moreno Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Rodrigo Moreno Machado
Nick Name	• Rodrigo
Age	32 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Pisces
Born Place	Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth	6 March 1991
Nationality	• Spanish • Brazilian
Residence	Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Home Town	Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding
Family
Mother’s Name	Andréia Moreno Machado
Father’s Name	Adalberto Machado
Brother(s)	Name Not Available
Sister(s)	Mariana Machado
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Mari Martinez
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Mari Martinez
Children	Daughters- 1- Name Not Available Sons- None
Education
School	Not Available
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Relatives
Football Career
Debut Club	• 2020: Leeds United • 2014: Valencia CF • 2010: S.L. Benfica, Bolton Wanderers F.C. • 2009: Real Madrid Castilla
Debut International	• 2014: Spain national football team
Jersey Number	• 19 (Leeds United) • — (Spain national football team)
Current Team(s)	• Leeds United • Spain national football team
Coach/Mentor	Jesse Marsch
Position	Forward
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- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet inches- 5’11”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 74 kg in pounds- 163 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Brazilian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	9 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Ferrari
Favorite Food	Italian Food
Favorite Drinks	Coffee
Favorite Color	Blue
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	iPhone/Apple

Life Journey

The Biography of Rodrigo Moreno tells you facts about his Childhood Story, Early Life, Parents, Family, Wife, Child, Lifestyle, Net Worth, and Personal Life – in a nutshell, we present the history of Football Genius referred to as Rodri. We begin with his early days in soccer, when he became famous.

Here is a pictorial overview of Rodrigo Moreno’s life to give you a sense of how engaging his bio is. Yes, he is fast, energetic, brave, and, most importantly, he has a knack for scoring decisive goals.

Only a few people consider our version of Rodrigo Moreno’s biography, although it is quite interesting. So let’s get started.

Rodrigo Moreno Machado was born on the 6th of March 1991 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to his mother, Andreia Moreno Machado, and father, Adalberto Machado. His loving parents, a lookalike dad, and a beautiful mother welcomed him into the world as their first child and son.

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Although Rodrigo plays for Spain, his family is Brazilian and he is of pure Brazilian descent.

Every member of his immediate family is of mixed-race Brazilian descent. Their skin color indicates African (Afro-Brazilian) ancestry.

Rodrigo Moreno spent his childhood in the seaside city of Rio de Janeiro. He grew up with his beautiful sister, Mariana Moreno.

The love of football in Rodrigo Moreno’s household can be attributed to his father, Adalberto Machado (an ex-footballer). The former Brazilian footballer played in the 1980s. He is the brother of Iomar Do Nascimento, AKA Mazinho (another footballer who won the 1994 world cup).

Thiago Alcantara and Rafinha are cousins to Mazinho, i.e. he is their father.

Rodrigo’s dad Adalberto was appointed Director of Football in 1994 by his 1994 FIFA World Cup-winning brother Mazinho, who acquired a soccer school in Vigo, Spain. To be clear, Vigo is a city and municipality in northwest Spain, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean.

The need to manage a big football business in Spain led Rodrigo Moreno’s parents to move their entire household to Spain as a boy. Prior to his family moving to Spain, Rodrigo and his cousins all attended Barrel’s school in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before moving to Spain.

Rodrigo followed in his dad’s footsteps by beginning to play football before his 5th-grade year. Rodrigo’s parents enrolled him in soccer school Escolinha do Flamengo early on while he was 5 years old so he can receive a proper futsal education.

Rodrigo was a star of the Escolinha do Flamengo Juniors Team (where his dad retired from his senior career). As a kid, he won several Futsal championships there, where he stood out from his teammates.

Rodrigo’s purpose in playing soccer was to carry on the legacy of his father, that is, to continue living the dreams of his family. His father, Adalberto Machado, and uncle Mazinho had a hard time coping with retirement.

Rodrigo Alcantara moved to Galicia in his early teens, after his second cousins Rafinha and Thiago Alcantara left Brazil for Spain as kids.

Rodrigo’s dad took care of AGC and Rafinha when they first played at their father’s football academy investment in 1996. During Mazinho and his wife’s business trips, the two boys would sometimes sleep at Rodrigo’s house.

Rodrigo left Brazil after playing futsal for Flamengo and moved to Spain with his family in 2003. Two years after his arrival (in 2005), his cousins Rafinha and Thiago Alcantara had progressed to Barcelona’s La Masia.

As Rodrigo’s progress continued, he passed trials and joined Celta Vigo’s youth ranks. A few months after moving to his new club, his talent immediately attracted the attention of bigger clubs.

It was impossible to refuse an unbelievable offer from Real Madrid after four years with the Galicians. Rodrigo’s father was a scout when he was transferred to Real Madrid. The super dad facilitated his son’s 300,000 euro transfer.

Rodrigo, who was 18 years old at the time, faced the Madrid challenge in the year 2009. He scored important goals for Los Blancos.

Rodrigo’s chances to make the first team improved when former Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini called him into the first team. The plan did not work out as Manuel Pellegrini was sacked and a new Mourinho did not include Rodrigo in his plans.

Jose Mourinho was only interested in big players (such as Ozil, Angel Di Maria, and Emmanuel Adebayor) and this left Rodrigo frustrated with no choice but to leave.

Rodrigo was sold by Jose Mourinho to Benfica. He encountered another opponent there. He was competing for a starting position there. It was an unhealthy competition. Javier Saviola and Pablo Aimar were among the competitors. After Rodrigo wasn’t able to unseat those legendary players, Benfica (nicknamed The Eagles) arranged for him to be loaned to Bolton Wanderers.

Rodrigo lived alone at Bolton (located in Manchester, UK). For the first time, he was without his father. He reunited with former Madrid teammate Marcos Alonso at the club as well. Bailer later achieved great success at Chelsea.

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Rodrigo returned to Benfica following a brief unsuccessful spell at Bolton following the departure of his rivals (Pablo Aimar, Javier Saviola, and Nuno Gomes). After struggling in England, Rodrigo returned to Portugal. There, he began a new chapter in his career. He began to establish himself.

This time around, he developed beautifully at Benfica. His skills were consistently demonstrated. He is renowned for his blistering pace and unpredictability on the dribble. Rodrigo was also known in the modern game for having everything a striker needs.

Nicolas Gaitan played alongside the forward. Oscar Cardozo and Axel Vitsel played alongside him. Rodrigo helped the club win their famous treble. A few of these trophies include the Primeira Liga, Taca de Portugal, and Taca da Liga.

During his 118 appearances for the Portuguese giants, he scored 45 goals and supplied 17 assists, illustrating just why Valencia was eager to acquire the talented attacker.

Rodrigo was impressed during his first season with Valencia under Nuno Espirito Santo, helping the club qualify for the Champions League.

As in the previous season, Rodrigo helped the club to win the prestigious Copa del Rey title after scoring in a decisive 2-1 win over FC Barcelona. Rodrigo has just projected Valencia to reach the last 16 of the Champions League after missing it for five years.

He will always be remembered for his heroics on the pitch as the Spanish striker who went from near-zero to an undoubted hero. And the rest, as they say, is history.

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Football fans have surely wondered whether their star player has a girlfriend or if he is actually married (has a wife).

Rodrigo’s cute looks coupled with a distinct style of play wouldn’t place him at the top of every potential girlfriend’s or wife’s wish list.

There is a glamorous lady behind the successful footballer, one who has captured his heart. Rodrigo’s girlfriend is still unknown. She appears to be close to all of his family members, especially the wives of his footballing cousins.

Rodrigo and his girlfriend announced their relationship via Instagram on the 12th of October, 2018. They welcomed their first child just one year later (around October 2019). Rodrigo’s child was presented to the public via Instagram in an unusual way, one that featured him dressed in his Halloween costume.

To understand Rodrigo Moreno’s personality, you need to understand his personal life and views away from football.

Firstly, he holds dearly to his words (crested on his Instagram wall) which say;

For those with faith and mental strength, the impossible is only a matter of opinion.

Rodrigo’s mental toughness is a reflection of his resilience and confidence. His success as a person is due to this. He is someone who is always using his mind. In the absence of mental stimulation, Rodrigo becomes bored and lacks the motivation to carry on with his daily activities.

Rodrigo has also shown that he can adapt to different environments and energies after moving from Brazil to Spain, then Portugal, and finally England. Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez, etc. love their pets. Rodrigo is no exception.

Although there is a saying that there is no loyalty left in the modern game, that does not take away from the likeness Rodrigo has for his dog, who he sometimes wears a Valencia jersey in memory. On the third day of June 1964, Adalberto Machado was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He is a retired Brazilian footballer who played as a left-back during his professional career.

In the same way that Rodrigo’s father attended the Flamengo youth academy, so too did Rodrigo attend the Flamengo academy. Adalberto’s senior career began on a down note, which was a great disappointment. During his first senior season of football, he spent the majority of the season sidelined as a result of a leg injury.

A man who only played for Flamengo once struggled severely with injuries because he only played for one club. He struggled with this throughout his senior years. In the wake of this sad development, he decided to end his career at the age of 24. According to the press, there has been little written about Rodrigo Moreno Machado’s mother Andreia Moreno Machado.

To the best of my knowledge, Andrea has shielded herself from exposure to the media as of the time of this writing. It is only in Adalberto’s (her husband’s) absence that she is able to fulfill her motherly duties. As well as Rodri and Mariana (her children).

It seems, based on her looks, that Rodrigo’s dad, unlike his mother, has a stronger gene in the Machado family than his mother does.
Moreno’s sister Mariana does look very much like her father.

Maria is currently enjoying a private life on Instagram as of the time of writing. At this time, only close friends and family members have access to her Instagram account. As she writes on her Instagram wall, “She enjoys the good things that she has in life”. To Mariana, having the chance to spend quality time with her successful big brother sums up what a ‘good life’ means to her.

Despite the fact that money is truly valued, Rodrigo will not have a hard time managing it. The man has the talent to maintain a balance between spending and showing off his wealth at the same time. He also has the ability to save money. It is a symbol of his simple lifestyle that he has an average car.

During the course of his career, Rodrigo has had some tattoos on his upper arm that represents a dragon wrapping around the Valencia logo. The dragon represents him as a superhero. As a superhero that guides the club (which is visualized by the Valencia logo). He also throws flares against opposing teams, thus assisting his team.

Rodrigo is a native of the city (of Rio de Janeiro). It is in this city that more than half of its population (74.5%) has been baptized into the Christian faith. About 51.1% of its population is also catholic (Sources report).

On the basis of these facts, it is likely that Rodrigo is a Christian. Every member of his household adopts the Christian Religious faith of Catholicism as a way of life. Rodrigo’s birth city is home to a statue of Christ the Redeemer, which is often referred to as one of the world’s new seven wonders and is the pride of Brazilian Catholics everywhere.

Rodrigo Moreno Net Worth

How much does he earn in 2023?

A new contract signed by the forward with Leeds United in November 2017 will see him earn a whopping salary of 7.2 Million Pounds (6.1 Million Pounds) per year. We crunched the numbers, and it turns out that he earns €19,726 (£16,712) a day, and €822 (£696) an hour!

Despite being well compensated for his services, he has a net worth of about 25 million euros. Currently, his market value is 50 million euros.

Rodrigo Moreno In FIFA 22

Rodrigo Moreno Machado has a rating of 78. Rodrigo Moreno Machado’s position is CAM. He is 32 years old from Spain and plays for Leeds United in the English Premier League.

FIFA 22’s Rodrigo Moreno Machado has 4 Skill moves and 3 Weak Feet. He is left-footed and has a high/medium workrate. His height is 180 cm/ 5’11” and his weight is 74 kg/ 163 lbs. He has a real face in-game.

Club Career

A Rio de Janeiro native, Rodrigo moved to Spain in his early teens, settling in Galicia, where he started playing organized football with RC Celta de Vigo. As an 18-year-old, he moved to Real Madrid to complete his development.

Rodrigo began playing for the C team just a few short weeks after he arrived. He was then promoted to Real Madrid Castilla in Segunda División B, making his debut with the former on 29 November 2009 in a 4-3 away win against UD Lanzarote (29 minutes).

Benfica

• The 31st of July 2010 saw Rodrigo sign a five-year contract with SL Benfica for a reported fee of €6 million.
• Real Madrid had an option to rebuy the player for €12 million during the next two seasons; however, after Fábio Coentrio joined the Spanish side, both parties agreed to cancel the clause.
• Rodrigo then joined Bolton Wanderers of the Premier League on loan for the remainder of the season.
• On 21 September, he started for Burnley in their 0–1 defeat away from home in a League Cup match.
• Rodriguez made his league debut for Bolton on 23 October 2010, coming on as a substitute for Lee Chung-Yong midway through the second half of a 1–1 draw with Wigan Athletic.
• Against the same opponent on 5 January 2011, he scored his only goal of the campaign.
• Rodrigo played 38 competitive matches for Benfica in 2011-12, scoring 16 goals, including the opening goal in the season’s Taça da Liga final against Gil Vicente, which his team won for the fourth year in a row (2–1).
• In the fifth round of the Taça de Portugal, he scored five goals along with Oscar Cardozo in the 6–0 victory against CD Aves in the fifth round of the Taça de Portugal.
• Rodrigo’s economic rights were sold by Benfica (and Benfica Stars Fund) on 31 January 2014 to Meriton Capital Limited, owned by Peter Lim, for €30 million, plus another potential €10 million in performance bonuses. He remained with them for the rest of the season.
• He netted a brace in a 2–0 home win against AZ Alkmaar on 10 April in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals, which took the hosts to the last-four stage 3–0 on aggregate.
• In the final, Rodrigo scored the first goal for Benfica in a 2–0 victory over Rio Ave F.C. and was voted Player of the Match as the Lisbon side won the competition for the fifth time in seven years.
• A penalty shootout attempt by him was saved by Sevilla FC’s Beto in the Europa League final, but he has scored 18 goals in 43 games across all competitions to help them win the unprecedented treble of the Primeira Liga, Taça de Portugal, and League Cup.

Valencia

• Rodrigo returned to Spain after agreeing to a one-season loan deal with Valencia CF on 23 July 2014.
• Lim owned the economically beneficial rights to him, but a loan was arranged to take him and André Gomes to Valencia owing to Lim’s ownership of the latter club.
• Rodrigo made his Che debut on 23 August 2014, starting and playing the entire 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw away to Sevilla.
• On 22 September, he scored the last of a 3–0 away win over Getafe CF through a penalty but was later dismissed for striking Rayo Vallecano’s Tono and was banned for three matches by the RFEF.
• Rodrigo signed a four-year contract with Valencia ending on 30 June 2019 for a reported fee of €30 million on 15 June 2015, when Benfica and Valencia announced they had agreed on his federative rights.
• After moderate returns in his first three seasons at the Mestalla Stadium, he scored a career-best 16 goals (19 in all competitions) in 2017–18 as the Marcelino García Toral-led team qualified for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
• As part of a new deal, he received a reported €120 million release clause in late November 2017.
• A hat-trick by Rodrigo – including two in injury time – helped Levante defeat Getafe 3–1 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, as the hosts won the tie 3–2 on aggregate.
• He also scored in the decisive match, a 2–1 defeat of FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.
• Rodrigo scored Valencia’s only goal of the match in the first Champions League group stage match, giving the club its first-ever win against Chelsea in club history.
• On 10 December, he repeated the feat in a 1–0 away win over AFC Ajax to reach the knockout phase.

Leeds United

• Leeds United announced on 29 August 2020 that Rodrigo had signed a four-year contract for £27 million (€30 million).
• On 12 September, he made his Premier League debut for them against reigning champions Liverpool, coming on as a substitute in the 4–3 loss.
• In the EFL Cup, he made his debut on the pitch when Hull City held him to a 1-1 draw (penalty shootout loss).
• In a 1–1 home league draw against Manchester City on 3 October 2020, Rodrigo scored his first goal.
• As a result of a groin injury at the start of 2021, Marcelo Bielsa used him sparingly upon his return before he hit top form at the end of the campaign, netting his first brace of the season on 15 May in a 4–0 victory over Burnley.
• In his first season, he scored seven goals, four of them in the last four matches.

International Career

• Rodrigo played international football for Spain, starting with the under-19 team, who he helped to second place in the 2010 UEFA European Championship by scoring two goals, including one against France in the final.
• He then played in the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup, scoring three goals to help the national team reach the quarter-finals.
• Rodrigo made his under-21 debut for Spain on 1 September 2011, scoring three goals against Georgia in the 2013 European Championship qualifiers (7–2).
• It was in a friendly against Norway on 21 March 2013 that he scored his 13th goal in that category to help the team to a 5–2 triumph in Toledo, thus surpassing Oscar Garcia’s record which had stood since 1992.
• Rodrigo was a member of Spain’s squad at the 2012 Summer Olympics, playing in two games in an eventual group stage exit in London.
• Vicente del Bosque selected him as one of 23 players for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match against Slovakia on 3 October 2014. He debuted against Luxembourg in the 82nd minute by replacing Diego Costa and assisting Juan Bernat’s fourth and final goal.
• Rodrigo marked his second cap, nearly three years after his first, by starting and scoring the first goal in a 3–0 home victory over Albania in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, in Alicante.
• A month later, he was included in the squad for the finals in Russia, where he made his competition debut on 20 June when he came on to replace Costa for the final minute of Iran’s 1–0 win in the group stage.

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Facts About Rodrigo Moreno

• Brazilian born, he spent most of his childhood in Rio de Janeiro. With excellent ball control and dribbling skills, he possesses great skill and speed.
• After being born in Brazil, Rodrigo moved to Spain and settled in Galicia.
• He began his football career with Celta de Vigo and moved to Real Madrid in 2009 to help him grow as a player.
• He soon joined Real Madrid’s C team.
• He was promoted to the B team in 2009 after impressing everyone.
• He was selected for the Spanish Under-19 team and scored 6 goals in 11 appearances.
• In April 2011, he made his debut for the Spain Under-20 team against Italy Under-20 which Spain won 1-0. He scored three goals in six appearances for the Under-20 team.
• Spain’s Under-21 team defeated Georgia’s Under-21 team by 2-7 on his debut. Rodrigo scored three goals.
• In 16 appearances for Spain’s Under-21 team, he has scored 15 goals. In 2013, he won the European Under-21 championship as well.
• On 12 October 2014, he made his international debut for Spain against Luxembourg in the European Qualifiers which Spain won 0-4. Juan Bernat scored the final goal of the match with an assist from him.
• He played a while for Real Madrid before joining S.L. ‘Benfica’ in 2010.
• In September, he made his Burnley debut after a season-long loan to Bolton Wanderers. He has scored one goal along with one assist for Bolton.
• In 38 appearances for Benfica the following season, he scored 16 goals and provided 4 assists. Since then, he has scored 45 goals and provided 17 assists in 119 games for Benfica.
• Rodrigo agreed to a season-long loan with Valencia CF in 2014. In 32 matches for Valencia that season, Rodrigo scored 4 goals and 5 assists.
• Rodrigo signed a four-year contract with Valencia in June 2015. In 123 appearances for Valencia, he has scored 30 goals and provided 20 assists.
• Rodrigo has played three times for the national team and scored one goal.
• Also, he won the 2014 Portuguese Cup with Benfica, two Portuguese League Cups, and a Portuguese title with SL Benfica.

FAQs

Conclusion

A look at Rodrigo Moreno’s life story reveals that our career path is not solely dependent on our childhood dreams when it comes to our career path. The fact that kids compelled him to stay in the post against his wishes was an opportunity for him to build himself up.

In our opinion, the parents should be commended for the fact that they have devoted a large part of their money to enrolling Rodrigo Moreno in a sports academy. It is true they will be very proud of the fact that he never wasted the opportunity he had to succeed in his endeavors.

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A Spanish footballer who plays for the Spanish national team and the Spanish club FC Barcelona, Andrés Iniesta is the current captain of FC Barcelona. He was born in a small village of the Albacete province and joined the local club and soon was discovered by agents from FC Barcelona. ‘Barcelona’ acquired him for its youth program, and in 1999, Iniesta led his team to win the Nike Premier Cup. He scored the winning goal in the last minute of the final match, and he was named the ‘Player of the Tournament.’

In 2002, he made his debut in the first team of ‘Barcelona.’ From 2004, he became a regular with the team. His involvement with the team has remained constant ever since. The Spanish footballer led his team to two trebles and has won more trophies than any other player in the history of the game. In addition to serving in his national squad, he also played for teams of different ages. He has been part of the Spanish teams that have won the 2008 ‘Euro Cup,’ the 2010 ‘World Cup,’ and the 2012 ‘Euro.’ He is rightly considered one of the best footballers of this generation and one of the all-time great midfielders.

Andrés Iniesta Wiki/Bio

Birth Name	Andrés Iniesta Luján
Nick Name	• Don Andrés • El Cerebro
Age	39 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Birth Place	Fuentealbilla, Spain
Date of Birth	11 May 1984
Nationality	Spanish
Residence	Fuentealbilla, Spain
Home Town	Fuentealbilla, Spain
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing Video games
Family
Mother’s Name	María Luján
Father’s Name	José Antonio Iniesta
Brothers	None
Sisters	Maribel Iniesta
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Anna Ortiz
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Anna Ortiz
Marriage Date	8 July 2012
Children	Daughters-• Valeria Iniesta Ortiz • Siena Iniesta Ortiz Sons- Paolo Andrea Iniesta Ortiz
Education
School	St. Ignatius College, Barcelona
College/University	Ramon Llull University
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	• Nike • Nissan • UFX.com
Career Manager	Not Available
Football Career
Debut Club	In 2002 F.C. Barcelona
Debut International	2006 – Spain national team
Current Team(s)	Vissel Kobe
Jersey Number	8
Position	Central midfielder
Coach/Mentor	Not Available
Achievements (main ones)	Iniesta was an integral part of the Barcelona sides that won two historic trebles in 2009 and 2015, and his 35 trophies, which includes nine La Ligas and four UEFA Champions League titles, make him the most decorated Spanish footballer of all time.
Strengths	• Versatility • Dribbling • Vision • Good in passing the ball
Weaknesses	• Physical attributes are not satisfactory • Lacks in height
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet inches- 5’7”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 69 kg in pounds- 152 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	41 inches
Biceps Size	14 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Spanish
Hair Color	Light Brown
Eye Color	Dark Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	Not Available
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Central midfielder
Favorite Actor	Leonardo DiCaprio
Favorite Actress	Jennifer Lawrence
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Andrés Iniesta was born on May 11, 1984, in Fuentealbilla, a village in Spain, to José Antonio and María Luján. His father was a prominent businessman in Albacete. Andrés grew up surrounded by comfort, and his love of football was ingrained in him since he was a small child.

As a young child, the boy was enrolled at the ‘Albacete’ youth academy, where he excelled in his performances. The attention of a few big-name Spanish clubs first came to him after playing in a tournament two years later. Due to his father’s connections with the management of ‘FC Barcelona,’ Andrés was sent for a trial, and he succeeded in getting their attention.

Andrés was a shy child, so moving to ‘Barcelona’ was not an easy process for him. In the beginning, he asked his parents not to let him go away, but his father persuaded him. The Barcelona youth program included the La Masia academy for young footballers, and Andrés’s association with it shaped him into the superstar he would become later.

Despite being the academy’s youngest player, Andrés was not even a teenager when he joined. Andrés began practicing with them shortly after his father’s intervention cleared the air. Slowly, he developed into the best player in the academy and became captain of the ‘Under-15’ team. During his captaincy, he led the Nike Premier Cup-winning team to victory in 1999, where he also won the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award.

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Iniesta married Anna Ortiz on 8 July 2012; the couple began dating in 2008 and married a year later. They have two daughters, Valeria (born April 2011) and Siena (born May 2017), and two sons, Paolo Andrea (born May 2015) and Romeo (born June 2019) They lost an unborn child, son Andrés Jr., due to miscarriage in March 2014. Iniesta is a Catholic.

Iniesta joined his boyhood club, Albacete, as a major shareholder in 2011 and invested €420,000. He provided the club with a further €240,000 loan two years later to cover unpaid wages as the club was facing administrative relegation.

During a May 2018 interview, Iniesta confessed to Risto Mejide that he suffered from depression before the 2010 FIFA World Cup because of his injuries and the loss of Daniel Jarque.

Andrés Iniesta Net Worth

During his playing career, Andres Iniesta made an astonishing net worth of $120 million. Similar to his involvement in sponsorships and endorsements, the Spaniard also had his fair share of involvement.

Only in 2020 will he make $3 million from sponsorship deals and marketing, according to Online Sources. Iniesta signed an extended contract with Asics in 2018. The brand appointed him as its ambassador. This led to speculation that the contract was worth millions. Apart from endorsements, he also won a lot of money during his career. Iniesta makes $26.6 million on the course between 2020 and 2021.

During his 22-year career, Iniesta only played for one European club, Barcelona. His salary was only $8000 per week at the outset. As a result, Iniesta had cost the team $240,000 when he left the team as captain. This led him to move to Vissel Kobe in Japan in 2018. Bleacher Report reports that Iniesta received about $600,000 per week. Additionally, he had a three-year contract with the club. Kobe alone was going to bring in about $30 million for him.

The real estate portfolio of Andrés Iniesta is continually being adjusted. A number of luxurious homes have been owned by the Spaniards so far. The Spanish player is said to have spent £4.6 million on a crib in Fuentealbilla, Spain.

His birthplace was close to this mansion. He had his name carved into a stone wall in big letters when it was constructed in 2005. Additionally, the mansion is equipped with a swimming pool and five bedrooms. Moreover, locals erected a bronze statue commemorating Iniesta’s World Cup victory. Furthermore, it was constructed in the same place where the player used to play football with his buddies as a child. Additionally, Andres owns a winery near the mansion.

In 2004, he relocated to Japan after his transfer to Vissel Kobe. Iniesta and his family moved to a high-rise apartment complex on Rokko Island as a result. He is not known for showing off his assets, despite having a net worth of over $100 million. Most of the cars in his garage have been part of endorsement deals.

According to sources, he owns an automobile collection worth around $3 million. Audi, Range Rover, Nissan, Bugatti Veyron, and others also belong to this group of cars. A 2013 sponsorship deal with Audi involved the manufacturer of new cars for Barcelona players. The Audi Q7 was chosen by Iniesta, while the Audi Q5 was chosen by Messi and Neymar.

Nissan Pulsar: Likewise, Andres Iniesta has had a relationship with Nissan since 2014. Due to his position as a brand ambassador, he had the chance to drive the Nissan Pulsar. It was powered by a 1.6 Liter turbocharged engine with 188 horsepower.

The Bugatti Veyron was purchased in 2014 by Iniesta. As reported by Gtsspirit, the press spotted him testing the car in 2013. It costs a staggering $2.25 million, which makes it the most expensive car in his garage. Veyron’s W16 cylinder engine has four turbochargers and an output of 8.0 liters. It also generates 1,000 metric house-powers (987 horsepower). This enables the Veyron to accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 2.4 seconds.

As of 2018, Andrés Iniesta has fully acquired the 30,642 m2 plot in Mataró. His purchase price is approximately €11.5 million. Maresyterey, a Russian company, oversees the whole venture at the moment. In addition, a 70:30 ratio of housing and offices will be built on the land.

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Football Career

• Eventually joining the Barcelona squad, Andrés made his debut in 2004, and in his first season, he missed just one match for his team. A midfielder, he contributed to Barcelona’s success in La Liga by scoring twice and by providing defensive support.
• During the 2006–2007 season, Andrés proved with his superb performances that he was a superb fit for any position. While rumors of a transfer swirled, he signed a contract extension with his club, which would keep him with them till 2014. He captained his club during the pre-season and won the ‘Joan Gamper Trophy.’
• Andres was at the peak of his career during the 2008-2009 season as his fans in Barcelona (his home city) as well as his rivals often gave him standing ovations. In the semi-finals of the 2009 Champions League against ‘Chelsea,’ he scored a goal in the final minute to secure a draw. The team won the trophy after defeating Manchester United in the finals. ‘Manchester United’ striker Wayne Rooney stated after the tournament that Andrés was the best player in the world.
• As a result, Andrés was later rated as the league’s most consistent player, and he reached number five on the 2009 FIFA Player of the Year list. He never missed any crucial matches throughout the season, even though he was injured for most of it. In the 2010-2011 season, he finished second in the race for the Ballon d’Or award and achieved third place in 2012.
• In the 2011-2012 season, I scored in crucial games to make sure ‘Barcelona’ won the Spanish Super Cup. During the 2011 ‘La Liga,’ he led Barcelona to an undefeated streak of 51 matches. He scored in the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the 2012 Champions League, but his team lost the semi-final match against Chelsea.
• A year later, he signed a five-year contract with ‘Barcelona,’ and was appointed captain the following year. He was named the ‘Man of the Match’ for the 2015 Champions League final. His goal made Barcelona the first club to win the domestic league, the ‘European Cup,’ and the domestic cup twice in a single season. Andrés was one of the seven players who were part of the treble-winning Barcelona teams.
• ‘Barcelona’ signed a contract with Andrés that stated they would keep him for the remainder of his career.
• In international competition, Andrés was a part of the Spanish national squad from the turn of the century. He was an integral part of his team’s victory at the 2001 ‘UEFA European Under-16 Championship’. He also helped his nation win the ‘European Under-19 Championship.’ In 2003, he played a key role in the team that reached the finals of the ‘FIFA World Youth Championship,’ but he was knocked out. The ‘FIFA All-Star’ team selected him at the conclusion of the tournament.
• His surprise choice to lead Spain in the 2006 ‘World Cup’ followed by his selection to the ‘Team of the Tournament’ at the 2012 UEFA Euros. He was injured in 2009 and was, however, a part of the ‘FIFA Confederations Cup’ in 2010.
• The highlight of his career was his performance during the 2010 ‘FIFA World Cup.’ As a result of his magnificent play to help his team qualify for the finals, he became one of the leading contenders for the ‘Golden Ball.’ As the final match began, his team faced the Netherlands. As the match was approaching a draw, Andrés scored the winning goal in the 116th minute. It was Spain’s first-ever ‘World Cup,’ and Andrés was named the ‘Player of the Match’ for his outstanding performance.
• The UEFA 2012 Player of the Season was also chosen.
• During the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, Iniesta was named to the Team of the Tournament and awarded the Silver Ball for the second-best player, as Spain finished runner-up to Brazil. Spain’s Iniesta started all three matches at the 2014 World Cup, winning his 100th cap against Australia in the final group match. Spain won the opening match at the 2016 UEFA Euros thanks to his assist and man-of-the-match performance against the Czech Republic. Spain’s player began all four games but was eliminated by Italy in the Round of 16 after starting in all four.
• Spain named Iniesta to its squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018. In the 2–2 draw against Morocco on 25 June 2018, he assisted Isco in all three matches he played during the group stage. Spain’s round of 16 matches against Russia on 1 July 2018 saw him come off the bench in the 67th minute. As a result of the loss in the penalty shoot-out, Iniesta announced his retirement from international duty. Having played 131 times for Spain, he was the nation’s fourth-most capped player of all time, behind only Iker Casillas, Xavi, and Sergio Ramos.

Facts About Andrés Iniesta

• His shyness as a child made him very worried.
• The film “The Cosmonaut” was backed by Andrés.
• Iniesta played as a central midfielder for the Spain national team from 2006 to 2018.
• “Goal II: Living the Dream”, in which he plays himself, was released in 2007. There are no credits to his name.
• He does not participate in politics.
• Michael Laudrup, the star player from Denmark, is Iniesta’s hero.
• As a 12-year-old, he started his career.
• Iniesta served as captain of the Barcelona Under-15 team and won the Nike Premier Cup in 1999.
• The goal he scored for Spain in the World Cup finals of 2010 ended the tournament.
• Upon Spain’s defeat from Russia in the “Round of 16” World Cup 2018 match, he publicly announced his retirement.

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On loan from Premier League club Manchester United, midfielder Hannibal Mejbri (born January 21, 2003) competes as a professional footballer for Championship side Birmingham City as well as the Tunisia national team.

Mejbri transferred from AS Monaco to the Manchester United youth system in 2019. He has attended the Clairefontaine Academy in the past. In May 2021, he made his club’s senior debut during a Premier League match.

Mejbri, a Tunisian-born French citizen, competed for his home nation at the under-16 and under-17 levels. In 2021, he represented Tunisia in his first senior international match.

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Early Life

Mejbri joined Paris FC in 2009 and was born in Ivry-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris, France. It was revealed in 2016 that he was being scouted by a number of English teams, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal, and that he had gone on trial with Arsenal.

He also attended classes for a while at the esteemed INF Clairefontaine academy. Hannibal once went and trained with Pho Hien FC, a Vietnamese young development team, where his older brother Abderrahmen Mejbri is currently employed as a sports coach.

Club Career

Early Career

Mejbri had a brief time at Athletic Club de Boulogne-Billancourt despite the interest of English teams before joining AS Monaco in 2018 for a €1 million transfer fee. Within a year of joining, Mejbri lost faith in Monaco, despite being originally enthused with the club’s youth development, with his parents alleging that the Ligue 1 team had broken contract terms.

He was being monitored by clubs all over Europe in 2019, including the champions of Germany, France, and Spain, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, and Barcelona.

Manchester United

Manchester United of the Premier League stated on their website on August 11 that they had secured a deal with Monaco to recruit Mejbri. The teenager is said to have rejected offers from other English teams. It was estimated that the Manchester club paid a sum of about €5 million, with add-ons potentially bringing the total to €10 million.

Mejbri integrated well into Manchester United’s junior squads and, despite only being 17, advanced to the under-23 squad. On September 9, 2020, Mejbri made his professional debut for the Manchester United U21 team against Salford City in the 2020-21 EFL Trophy. In March 2021, he agreed to a new contract with United. He received the Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year honor on May 20, 2021.

On May 23, 2021, Mejbri made his senior United debut in a 2-1 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the last Premier League match; he entered the game in place of Juan Mata in the 82nd minute.

Birmingham City

Mejbri signed a loan agreement with Championship team Birmingham City on August 29, 2022, for the 2022–2023 campaign.

International Career

France

Mejbri earned 12 appearances for France at under-16 level and three appearances at under-17 level.

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Tunisia

Through his parentage, he is qualified to represent Tunisia, Mejbri was first called up to the Tunisia national team in May 2021, pledging his international future to the country of his parents’ birth. His father, Lotfi, is rumoured to have played in Tunisia. On June 5, 2021, he made his debut in a 1-0 friendly victory against DR Congo.

Hannibal played in all five of Tunisia’s games as they advanced to the final at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, starting each one. In the group stage and semifinals, respectively, Hannibal had two man-of-the-match performances against the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. On December 18, 2021, Hannibal began the final match against Algeria. Algeria ultimately defeated Hannibal 2-0 to claim second place.

Hannibal Mejbri Awards

Tunisia

• Kirin Cup: 2022
• FIFA Arab Cup runner-up: 2021

Individual

• Denzil Haroun Reserve Player of the Year: 2020–21
• African Revelation of the Year (Africa d’Or): 2021

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Hannibal Mejbri Net Worth

The range of Hannibal’s net worth or income is thought to be between $3.2 Million. His major occupation as a soccer player has brought him a significant amount of riches.

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Hannibal Mejbri FIFA 22 Stats

In FIFA 22, Hannibal has an overall rating of 64 and his potential is also 84.

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As a Mexican professional footballer, Israel Reyes Romero (born 23 May 2000) plays as a center-back for the Liga MX club, Puebla, and is a member of the Mexican national team. It is often said that he is one of the best defenders in the world. Having played football since he was a child, he has a unique vision of how the game should be played.

Reyes is known for his creative and offensive style of play, which has led to him being regarded as one of the best players in the world because of the way he plays the game. We take a closer look at Israel Reyes’s age, position, salary, net worth in 2022, girlfriend, facts, and career.

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The table below reveals concise information about Israel Reyes. It gives you the ability to read through the Mexican footballer profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Israel Reyes Romero
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Israel Reyes
Age	23 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Gemini
Birth Place	Autlán, Mexico
Date of Birth	23 May 2000
Nationality	Mexican
Residence	Autlán, Mexico
Home Town	Autlán, Mexico
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)	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Not Available
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Not Available
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- None
Education
School	Atlas youth academy
College/University	Atlas youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Adidas
Career Manager/ Player Agent	CANTERA LATINA / MATIAS BUNGE
Football Career
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2021: Puebla FC
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2021: Mexico national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 12 (Puebla FC) • 15 (Mexico national football team)
Current Teams	• Puebla FC • Mexico national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Nicolás Larcamón
Position	Defender -Center-Back
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- 179 cm in meters- 1.79 m in feet inches- 5'10"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 73 kg in pounds- 161 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	40 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	30 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Mexican
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	6 U.S.
Shoe Size	8 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Israel Reyes Net Worth

In 2023, what will Israel Reyes’s salary be?         

In Jul 2021 Israel Reyes signed a contract with Puebla FC that ends in 2024 which netted him a whopping salary of £462,700 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £1,271 per day and £53 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Reyes has an estimated net worth of around $2 Million, and his market value is about $3.85 million.

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Israel Reyes FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

Israel Reyes is currently 23 years old and plays as a center-back for Puebla in Mexico as a member of their first team. He has an overall rating of 74, with a potential of 81 in FIFA 22. There is a 2-star rating for Reyes’ skillmoves.

When it comes to shooting, he prefers to use his right foot. His workrate is Medium / Medium. Our database estimates Reyes’s height at 179 cm and his weight at 73 kg. Israel Reyes plays with the numbers 12 and 15 on his jersey at the moment.

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Club Career

He began playing for the Atlas Football Club in the lower categories, where he gained more playing time before making his cup debut on July 30, 2019, in a 1-1 draw against Club de Fútbol Pachuca. As a substitute for Osvaldo Martinez, he made his league debut on November 23, 2019, in a 2-0 loss to Club de Futbol Monterrey.

In the second half of 2020, he joins Puebla FC, where he did not have much activity, and what he did have did not end with good results (defeats against Xolos, Pumas, América, and Juárez).

In the following tournament, however, Maximiliano Perg was given the opportunity to play against FC Juárez after he was sent off against América. The match would end with a score of 4-0 in his favor. It was only one game he missed from then until the end of the regular season.

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International Career

On 8 December 2021, Reyes made his debut in the senior national team after being called up by Gerardo Martino for the first time.

It was in a friendly match against Chile that he made his debut, coming on as a substitute in the 65th minute for Jordan Silva, who had been injured.

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FAQs

Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Israel Reyes 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. Israel Reyes 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 Mexican footballer. Hopefully, Israel Reyes’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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