Biography
Who is Pedri?
Early life
Pedro González López was born on November 25, 2002, in Tegueste, Spain. His family relocated to the nearby town when he was three years old, where his father ran the family restaurant after playing as a youth goalkeeper. Pedri began his youth football career starting as a centre-back for UD Tegueste before moving to Laguna at age 13.
In 2018, he went on a trial with Real Madrid during heavy snow conditions. After only a few days of limited training sessions, the club decided he was not at their level and sent him home.
Club career with Las Palmas and Barcelona
Pedri joined the youth setup at Las Palmas in 2018. By July 2019, at just sixteen years old, he signed a professional four-year contract and made his professional debut in the Segunda División against Huesca. He scored his first professional goal against Sporting Gijón, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of Las Palmas.
Barcelona reached an agreement for his transfer, and he joined the squad for the 2020 to 2021 season. He quickly established himself as a regular starter under managers Ronald Koeman, Xavi, and later Hansi Flick. During his time with the Catalan club, he has won multiple domestic titles, including La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa de España.
International career with Spain
Pedri has represented Spain across various youth levels, including the under-17, under-18, under-19, and under-21 squads, before making his senior team debut in 2021. He played a major role in Spain's campaign at UEFA Euro 2020, where he was named the Young Player of the Tournament and earned a spot in the Team of the Tournament.
He continued to represent his country at major international tournaments, featuring in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. At the 2026 World Cup, he helped lead the Spain national team to secure their second world title.
Awards and personal records
Throughout his professional career, Pedri has earned recognition for his performances on the pitch. In 2021, he received both the Golden Boy award and the Kopa Trophy, which are presented to the best young players in world football. These accolades highlighted his impact during his debut season with Barcelona and the national team.
He has also set several milestone records for club and country. He became Barcelona's youngest player to reach 150 La Liga appearances, surpassing the previous record held by Lionel Messi. Despite facing various injury issues throughout his career, he remains a key midfielder for both club and country.
Birthday and age
Pedri was born on November 25, 2002, which makes Pedri 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Pedri shares the date with 22 other famous people.
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