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If you’re a football (or, as we Americans prefer it, soccer fan), then you probably know the name Gerard Piqué, as he is considered one of the best ever to play the sport. If you’re not, however, you may know him better as “Shakira’s husband” (although they were never officially married). Regardless, Gerard Piqué continues to pique our interest, and we simply want to know everything there is to know about him.
So, who is Gerard Piqué? Find out that and more below.
Who is Gerard Piqué?
Gerard Piqué is a former professional soccer player best known for beginning his career with Manchester United in 2004. Playing center-back, he appeared in more than 600 competitive matches, taking home more than 30 major titles in the process. Some of these have included nine La Liga trophies and three UEFA Champions League titles.
Finally, he is one of only four players in the world (the others being Marcel Desailly, Paulo Sousa, and Samuel Eto’o) to win the Champions League for two consecutive years while playing on a different team each year.
He made his debut as a member of the Spain national team on February 11, 2009, and made more than 100 appearances on the field for the team.
When was Gerard Piqué Born?
Gerard Piqué’s birthdate is February 2, 1987.
What’s funny is he’s ten years to the day younger than his long-time partner, Shakira. It’s even crazier, considering how young she looks.
Gerard Piqué’s Zodiac sign is Aquarius. That means he’s creative, friendly, and impulsive. However, it can also mean that he’s somewhat aloof, unpredictable, stubborn, and perhaps a little unconventional at times.
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Where is Gerard Piqué From?
Gerard Piqué was born and raised in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Where Does Gerard Piqué Live?
Gerard Piqué still calls Barcelona, Spain, his home.
Gerard Piqué’s Ethnicity
Gerard Piqué is of Catalan descent.
How Tall is Gerard Piqué?
Gerard Piqué’s height is approximately 6 feet, 4 inches tall. At that height, we can’t help but wonder if he ever considered a career in basketball at some point in time. Nonetheless, he is an incredible soccer player.
How Much Does Gerard Piqué Weigh?
Gerard Piqué’s weight is approximately 187 pounds, which means he is just as lean as he is tall.
How Did Gerard Piqué Become Famous?
Gerard Piqué became famous for being the first Spanish footballer to help his team win the treble, aka the La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. As he continued as a starter for the bulk of his growing career, he quickly became known as one of the best players in the world.
Prior to beginning his professional career, Piqué was considered an extremely talented student-athlete at the La Masia Academy in Barcelona.
Gerard Piqué’s Parents
Gerard Piqué is the oldest son of Joan Piqué, a businessman, and Montserrat Piqué, a director of spinal injuries at a Barcelona hospital.
Gerard Piqué’s Siblings
Gerard Piqué’s brother, Marc, is his only sibling and is younger than him.
Who is Gerard Piqué Dating?
Currently, Gerard Piqué is involved with a woman named Clara Chia Marti, who is a former student. The pair have been in a relationship since 2022. Since the relationship was announced, it’s been wondered who Piqué’s new girlfriend is and if she is pregnant. Well, according to “Music Mundial,” the answer is ‘yes.’
“The controversial relationship between Gerard Piqué and Clara Chia Marti (which came about through infidelity on the former’s part when he was with famed singer Shakira) continues to provoke numerous comments. A respected Argentine journalist now claims that the couple is expecting their first child,” the publication reports.
“The news revealed by the famous journalist Gustavo Ceriani shocked all Shakira’s fans. Gerard Pique and Clara Chia were filmed buying a pregnancy test at a pharmacy. Everything was secret, and Ceriani claims that the pharmacist confirmed to him that he sold them a pregnancy test.” Considering this rumor came about in February 2023, and no announcement has been officially made, we’d say that this is all speculation and gossip.
With all this speculation going on, however, we can’t close out this section without speaking on the Shakira and Gerard Piqué bio-love story. While he was never Shakira’s husband legally, he was almost considered as such as the pair were in a relationship from 2011 until June 2022. Their partnership began after Piqué appeared in the singer’s music video for “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which was the official theme song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
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Gerard Piqué’s Children
Aside from the rumors that Gerard Piqué may or may not be expecting a child with his current girlfriend, we do know for a fact that he is the father of two boys.
Gerard Pique’s sons Milan (born January 22, 2013) and Sasha (born January 29, 2015) were born from his relationship with the “Hips Don’t Lie” Columbian popstar.
What Language Does Gerard Piqué Speak?
Gerard Piqué primarily speaks Catalan, a special form of Spanish. The official language of Andorra, Catalonia, and the Balearic Islands, it is considered to be a Western romance language.
Did Gerard Piqué Win the Champions League with Man Utd?
While Manchester United did, in fact, win the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, Gerard Piqué was not part of the winning team as two other defenders were put in his place. This happened after Piqué left for a time during the 2007/08 season. However, he later returned, saying, “I am very happy to be back. I didn’t think I would be here again, but this is very good for me. Manchester United is a great club, and I enjoyed winning things. To play with world-class players has helped me, and now I want to continue this at Barca.”
How Much Money Does Piqué Make?
As of 2023, Gerard Piqué is worth around $80 million. While that’s quite a bit, he is still not the answer to the question, who is richer between Shakira and Piqué? With that net worth, his estimated salary is around 10.9 million GBP.
Career
Upon making his debut with Manchester United in October 2004, Gerard Piqué had a fairly slow start with the organization upon replacing John O’Shea in the League Cup at Crewe Alexandria. He then was officially on the regular roster in January 2005 for the FA Cup. Ten months later, on October 15, 2005, he made his Premier League debut, and his first league start just a few months later on March 29, 2006.
While he had signed a new contract at this time, he eventually went on loan with the Real Zaragoza of La Liga club, for which he was featured in 20 games. After a successful run, it was then revealed in May 2007 that he would stay at Old Trafford. This led to him making nine league appearances throughout the 2007-08 season.
Later, during the UEFA Champions League, he had a dynamite performance, scoring the first of Manchester United’s four goals in the match, which they eventually won. He later did the same in their match against Roma on December 12, 2007.
Piqué eventually returned to Barcelona on May 27, 2008, signing a four-year contract. He later scored his first goal for the team during the 2008-09 Champions League win that November. It seemed to be the impetus for a major career of continued goals as he became more and more skilled at the sport. With all that backing him up, it was no wonder that he became such a major part of Barcelona’s success over the years.
This included being one of only a few players to be a part of a club that won the treble (domestic league, domestic cup, and European Cup) on two separate occasions. The others on both those teams include Lionel Messi, Andrés Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, and Dani Alves.
He officially retired from the team in 2022, having already previously retired from the national team following the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
“It has been 25 years since I joined Barca. I left, and I came back,” Piqué said. “Football has given me everything. I have always said that I would not be in any other team after I left Barca, and that is how it will be.”
Over the years, Piqué also had quite the international career both in youth and senior leagues, most notably as a member of the Spain under-19 team, won the 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Poland, and the senior squad, scoring the only goal when Spain won over Turkey in the 2010 World Cup qualifier in Madrid.
Outside of his professional football career, Piqué is also the owner of FC Andorra, an Andorran club.
Awards and Recognitions
Along with Gerard Piqué’s many league championships with Manchester United, Barcelona, and the Spanish national team, he has also received many awards and decorations as an individual player over the years. These have included such titles as La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year for the 2008-09 season, the UEFA Team of the Year (2010-2012, 2015-2016), and Footballer of the Year in Catalonia in 2019.
In 2011, he was also decorated with the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit.
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