Bio/Wiki | |
Full Name | Paulo Bruno Exequiel Dybala |
Nickname(s) | La Joya (The Jewel), El pibe de la pensión |
Profession | Professional Footballer |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 177 cm in meters– 1.77 m in feet inches– 5’ 9” |
Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 75 kg in pounds– 165 lbs |
Body Measurements (approx.) | Chest: 38 inches Waist: 32 inches Biceps: 14 inches |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Football | |
Debut | International– On 13 October 2015 for Argentina against Paraguay Club– On 4 September 2011 for Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba against Club Atlético Rosario Central |
Jersey Number | #21 (Argentina) #10 (Juventus) |
Coaches/Mentors | Jorge Sampaoli, Massimiliano Allegri |
Position | Forward |
Career Turning Point | 2014-2015 Season |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 15 November 1993 |
Age (as in 2017) | 24 Years |
Birthplace | Laguna Larga, Córdoba, Argentina |
Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
Signature | |
Nationalities | Argentine, Italian, Polish |
Hometown | Laguna Larga, Córdoba, Argentina |
School | Not Known |
Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Religion | Christianity |
Ethnicity | White |
Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Hobbies | Watching TV, Playing on Playstation, Playing Pool |
Tattoo(s) | |
Girls, Affairs & More | |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Antonella Cavalieri (2015-Present) Model |
Family | |
Wife/Spouse | N/A |
Children | None |
Parents | Father– Adolfo Dybala (Lottery Shop Owner) Mother– Alicia de Dybala |
Siblings | Brother(s)– Gustavo Dybala, Mariano Dybala Sister– None |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Footballers | Ronaldinho, Pirlo |
Favourite Food | Sushi |
Favourite TV Show | Prison Break |
Money Factor | |
Salary (approx.) | $8 Million (₹54 Crore) |
Net Worth (approx.) | $10 Million (₹67 Crore) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Paulo Dybala
- Paulo Dybala does not smoke.
- Paulo Dybala does consume alcohol.
- During World War II, his grandfather escaped his birth country, Poland, and sought refuge in Argentina.
- Born into a middle-class family in Argentina, he inherited his father’s passion for football. Although his father had played the sport at a minor level as a midfielder, he had dreams of one of his sons becoming a professional footballer.
- During his childhood, he would occasionally accompany his father to the lottery shop in Córdoba.
- He grew up alongside his two brothers. Among them, Gustavo, the eldest, gave football a shot but couldn’t succeed. He firmly believes that it simply wasn’t meant for him.
- During an interview, he shared that his father’s dream had always been to witness him become a footballer, which is why his father would often accompany him to the academy.
- His father died from cancer in September 2008.
- Dybala experienced a significant setback that nearly caused him to abandon his footballing aspirations. However, after taking some time away from the game, he regained his composure and dedicated himself to realizing his father’s dream.
- In 2011, he embarked on his professional career with Instituto de Córdoba.
- He joined Palermo, an Italian club, in 2012.
- During the 2014-2015 Season, he achieved a total of 13 goals and 13 assists.
- He signed a five-year contract with the Italian powerhouse Juventus on June 4, 2015.
- Ever since his childhood, he had been an ardent admirer of Andrea Pirlo. Inspired by both Pirlo and Zidane, who once sported the number 21 jersey during their time at Juventus, he decided to don the same number.
- Having the option to represent three nations, Argentina, Poland, and Italy, he ultimately made the decision to play for Argentina. He expressed a deep connection to his Argentine roots and revealed that playing for his home country had always been his lifelong dream.
- On September 1, 2016, during his inaugural appearance for Argentina, he received a red card in the first half against Uruguay.
- He received the number 10 shirt of Juventus on August 9, 2017.
- He was selected to be part of Argentina’s roster for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
- The football fans widely recognize his celebrated mask as “Dybalamask,” which has gained immense popularity. During an interview, he elaborated on the significance of his unique celebration. He stated that Dybalamask represents a simple concept: the mask of a gladiator. He emphasized that when faced with challenges, it becomes necessary to don our warrior masks in order to find strength, all while maintaining our positivity and compassion.
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