| Date of Birth | November 25, 2002 |
|---|---|
| Place of Birth | Tegueste, Spain |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Height | 174 cm |
| Weight | 68 kg |
Biography
Early Years and Beginning of Career
Pedro González López, better known as Pedri, was born on November 25, 2002, in Bajamar (Tenerife, Canary Islands). In childhood, his family moved to Tegueste. He began playing as a central defender at the local club UD Tegueste, later played for “Laguna,” and in 2018 joined the Las Palmas system.
Professional Debut and Move to Barcelona
At 16, he signed his first professional contract and soon made his debut in Segunda División, becoming the youngest goal scorer in Las Palmas history. In the summer of 2020, he moved to Barcelona for €5 million. In his debut season, he secured a place in the starting lineup, scored in the Champions League, and won the Copa del Rey.
Contract, Awards, and Titles
In 2021, he signed a new contract with a €1 billion release clause and received two prestigious individual awards — Golden Boy and the Kopa Trophy. In the 2022–23 season, he helped the club win the Spanish championship.
Period Under Hansi Flick
Under Hansi Flick in the 2024–25 season, Pedri experienced one of the best periods of his career, becoming a key player in the “treble” — victories in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup. In January 2025, he extended his contract with the club until 2030. In December 2025, he became the youngest player in Barcelona’s history to reach 150 matches in La Liga.
Spain National Team
He made his debut for the Spain national team in 2021. At Euro 2020, he became the youngest player in the national team’s history at European Championships and was named the tournament’s Best Young Player. He also participated in the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024, where Spain won the title.
Personal Life
Pedri grew up in a football family: his father runs a local Barcelona supporters’ club. He maintains a close bond with his family and is known for his modest lifestyle.
In 2025, he was linked with Alejandra Dorta. Earlier, in a 2023 interview, Pedri stated that he was focused on his career and not in a relationship.
A family tradition after winning trophies remains a symbolic penalty: Pedri takes a shot at his father’s goal in honor of each title won.
He is described as a calm and reserved person despite his worldwide fame. In 2024, he noted that he is actively studying English.
Interesting Facts
- In 2018, he was rejected by Real Madrid after a short trial due to unfavorable weather conditions and limited training time.
- At Euro 2020, he completed 65 accurate passes out of 66 in the semifinal against Italy — one of the best performances of the tournament.
- In the 2020–21 season, he played 73 official matches for club and country — a record workload for a player of his age.
- At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he played in the final just days after the end of Euro 2020.
- He has received direct comparisons with Xavi, Iniesta, and Messi due to his playing style and intelligence on the field.
- His versatility allows him to be used as a number eight, attacking midfielder, winger, and even a false nine.
