Age, Biography, and Wiki
- Full Name: Gerard Piqué Bernabeu
- Date of Birth: February 2, 1987
- Age (as of 2025): 38 years old
- Nationality: Spanish (Catalan)
- Position: Centre-back
Piqué is widely regarded as one of the finest defenders in football history. He began his professional journey at Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia, before moving to Manchester United, then returning to Barcelona where he became a cornerstone of the team’s defense. Internationally, Piqué played a pivotal role in Spain’s triumphs at the 2010 World Cup and the 2012 Euro Cup, featuring in every minute of the latter tournament.
| Occupation | Footballer |
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| Date of Birth | 2 February 1987 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Barcelona, Spain |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Spain |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 1.94 meters (6 ft 4 in)
- Weight: Approximately 85 kg (187 lbs)
- Body Type: Athletic and muscular, suited to his defensive role on the pitch
These physical attributes contributed to his dominance in aerial duels and his commanding presence in defense.
Piqué was a modern and commanding defender, who combined strength and tackling ability with good technique and passing. Due to his height and physical attributes, he was good in the air. Although he was primarily deployed as a centre-back, he was a tactically versatile player who was capable of playing as a defensive midfielder, a position in which he was initially deployed in his youth; he was also deployed as a sweeper on occasion, showing similarities to German legend Franz Beckenbauer, thus earning the sobriquet "Piquénbauer". He was also occasionally known to use his height as an additional attacking threat by advancing into more offensive positions, often functioning as an auxiliary striker, particularly if his team were trailing late on during matches. His ball-playing ability and capacity to read the game enabled him to form an effective central-defensive partnership with the more physical Carles Puyol, both with Barcelona and Spain. Despite his talent in his youth, he was initially accused by certain pundits of being error-prone defensively, and has been criticised on occasion for his inconsistency and lack of pace. Considered to be one of the best defenders in world football by pundits, in 2018, Piqué's former defensive partner Puyol described him as "the best centre-back in the world" due to his personal development as a player in terms of his intelligence, leadership, positional sense, composure, and anticipation.
| Height | 1.94 m |
| Weight | 187 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
- Notable Relationships: Piqué was in a high-profile relationship with international pop superstar Shakira from 2011 to 2022. The couple has two children together.
- Current Status: As of 2025, Piqué is considered single following his separation from Shakira. Their split was widely covered by international media and had a notable impact on both their personal and professional lives.
Piqué was raised in a Catalan family. His father, Joan, is a businessman, and his mother, Montserrat, is the director of a spinal injuries hospital in Barcelona. He has a younger brother, Marc. His grandfather, Amador Bernabeu, is a former vice-president of FC Barcelona. During the 2017 Catalan independence referendum, he was seen by many as one of the public faces of the pro-independence movement, voting and tweeting his support in Catalan. He subsequently faced backlash from some Spanish fans for his support of the Catalan independence referendum.
From 2011 to 2022, Piqué was in a relationship with Colombian singer Shakira. They met when he appeared in the music video for her single "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)", the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Piqué and Shakira share the same birthday, ten years apart. They have two sons together, named Milan and Sasha. Amid allegations of infidelity on Piqué’s part, the couple confirmed in a joint statement that they were separating in June 2022. Piqué has been in a relationship with Clara Chía Martí since 2021.
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Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth (2025): $80 million (approx. £77 million or €75 million)
- Major Income Sources: Football salary at FC Barcelona, business ventures, investments, and media deals
- Salary (Recent): While specific 2025 salary details are not public, during his final contract with Barcelona, Piqué earned around £103,000 per week, or £5.3 million per year, until his contract ended in June 2024.
He started his career playing for FC Barcelona's youth teams as a defensive midfielder, but before he signed his first professional contract with the club, he decided to join Manchester United. The Premier League club did not pay a fee for Piqué as he was too young to have a professional contract.
In 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Piqué (along with teammates, including Lionel Messi) committed to a 70% salary cut throughout the crisis. They further committed to donating to the salaries of all employees at the club during the state of emergency.
On 10 July 2019, Piqué was ordered by a Spanish court to pay €2.1 million to the tax authorities following his conviction for image rights fraud. He had been convicted by Spain's National Court in 2016 for faking the sale of his image rights to his Kerad Project company to evade taxes from 2008 to 2010.
Business Ventures
- Kosmos Holding: Founded and led by Piqué, this sports and media investment group was behind a $3 billion, 25-year partnership with the International Tennis Federation to revamp the Davis Cup. Although this partnership ended in 2023, Kosmos remains active.
- Football Club Ownership: Piqué owns FC Andorra (Segunda División) and holds a majority stake in Gimnàstic Manresa, both acquired via Kosmos.
- Other Investments: Piqué invested in the fantasy football game Sorare, co-owns the esports team KOI (merged with Rogue), and is president of the content creator-driven Kings League football competition.
Initially a talented student athlete at Barcelona's La Masia academy, Piqué began his professional career with Manchester United in 2004. He returned to Barcelona in 2008 and helped the club win trebles in 2008–09 and 2014–15. He appeared in 616 competitive matches for the club and won 31 major club titles, including nine La Liga trophies and three UEFA Champions League titles. He is one of only four players to have won the Champions League two years in a row with different teams, the others being Marcel Desailly, Paulo Sousa and Samuel Eto'o.
On 13 May, he picked up the first trophy of his Barcelona career as he helped his club to a 4–1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey Final. Three days later, Barcelona clinched the 2008–09 La Liga title after Real Madrid lost 3–2 to Villarreal, with two games left in the season. On 27 May, Piqué played against his former club Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League Final, which Barcelona won 2–0 in Rome, completing a historic treble and becoming the first Spanish club to achieve this feat.
Piqué is the founder and president of Kosmos Holding (Kosmos Global Holding S.L.), a sports and media investment group he founded with Hiroshi Mikitani (founder and chairman of Japanese e-commerce firm Rakuten, Inc.), Edmund Chu, Nullah Sarker, and Mike Evans. Kosmos struck a deal with the International Tennis Federation for a 25-year, $3 billion partnership to transform the Davis Cup and generate substantial revenues for global tennis development. In August 2018, U.S. billionaire Larry Ellison publicly stated his support of Kosmos and his intention to invest in the Kosmos-ITF partnership. In January 2023 however, the International Tennis Federation removed Piqué and Kosmos from the partnership.
Piqué is the owner of Spanish second division football club FC Andorra, which he bought in December 2018 through his firm Kosmos Holding. On 21 May 2022, the team was promoted to the Segunda División after beating already relegated UCAM Murcia 1–0 at home, thus ascending to the second tier for the first time in their history. In July 2019, Piqué took over a majority stake in another Spanish football club – Gimnàstic Manresa. The acquisition was completed through Kosmos.
Social Network
- Instagram: @3gerardpique (millions of followers)
- Twitter: @3gerardpique (official handle, active engagement)
- Other Platforms: Active on various social media, leveraging his fame for brand endorsements and personal business promotions
Piqué’s social media presence is robust, supporting his ventures and personal brand.
In December 2020, Piqué invested in the fantasy football game Sorare. Kosmos bought the Spanish broadcasting rights for the 2021 Copa América in a partnership with streamer Ibai Llanos, and in 2021 he and Ibai founded and became co-owners of the esports team KOI. The esports team later acquired a majority interest in Rogue, which resulted in Piqué's team competing in the League of Legends European Championship. As of 11 November 2022, he is president and owner of the Kings League, a new format football league in Barcelona, made up of teams whose owners are content creators from Twitch, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
Education
- Early Education: Attended Colegio Alemán in Barcelona
- Higher Education: Piqué prioritized his football career from a young age and did not pursue higher education; his focus remained on professional development through football academies and early team experiences.
On 27 May 2008, Piqué signed a four-year contract with Barcelona, with a €5 million buy-out clause. Barcelona paid a £5 million fee for the player. He expressed his joy at re-signing with his boyhood club, although he admitted he had enjoyed his spell at Manchester United: "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 Barça."
Conclusion
Gerard Piqué’s legacy is built on exceptional football achievements, shrewd business acumen, and a dynamic personal brand. As of 2025, with a net worth of $80 million, he remains a leading figure in sports entrepreneurship, expanding his influence beyond the pitch into media, esports, and football management.
