Biography
Who is Paulo Dybala?
Early life and background
Paulo Dybala was born on November 15, 1993, in Laguna Larga, Córdoba, Argentina. His family has international roots reaching back to Europe. His grandfather, Bolesław Dybała, fled from Poland to Argentina during World War II, while his maternal great-grandmother came from the province of Naples in Italy.
Growing up in Argentina, Paulo developed a strong passion for association football at an early age. His hometown background in Laguna Larga shaped his early years before he joined his first youth and professional club systems in the country.
Club career beginnings
Paulo began his professional club career with Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba in the Argentine second division. Nicknamed La Joya, he made his debut at age 17 and set multiple records for the club, including scoring 17 goals across 40 matches and becoming the youngest player to score a goal for the team, surpassing Mario Kempes.
In 2012, Paulo moved to Italy to join Palermo. During his time with the Sicilian club, he helped win a Serie B title and established himself as a key forward. His breakthrough 2014 to 2015 season included 13 goals and 10 assists in Serie A, attracting attention from major European clubs.
Success with Juventus
In 2015, Paulo transferred to Juventus on a multi-year deal. During his seven seasons with the Turin club, he won five Serie A titles and four Coppa Italia titles. He also earned the Serie A Most Valuable Player award for the 2019 to 2020 season and was named in the Serie A Team of the Year four times.
Over his extensive tenure with Juventus, Paulo scored numerous crucial goals in domestic competitions and the UEFA Champions League, eventually ranking as one of the club's all-time top goalscorers before his departure in 2022.
Roma and international career
Following his departure from Juventus in 2022, Paulo signed with Serie A club AS Roma on a free transfer. He continued his professional career in the Italian league as a forward for Roma.
On the international stage, Paulo made his senior debut for the Argentina national team in 2015 at the age of 21. He has made 40 appearances for his country and represented Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the 2019 Copa América, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, winning the tournament in 2022.
Birthday and age
Paulo Dybala was born on November 15, 1993, which makes Paulo 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Paulo shares the date with 49 other famous people.
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