Paulo Dybala : Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Paulo Dybala Family and Early Life

Dybala was born in Laguna Larga, Cordoba, Argentina, on November 15, 1993. His grandfather was from Poland and settled in Argentina during World War II, and his great-grandmother was from the province of Naples in Italy. Last year, he got married to Oriana Sabatini, who is the daughter of Venezuelan actress Catherine Fulop and Osvaldo Sabatini, and niece of former Argentine tennis player Gabriela Sabatini. He has a dual citizenship of Argentina and Italy; however, he has only represented the Argentine national team.

The 31-year-old kickstarted his footballing journey in Argentina itself, when he got enrolled in the Instituto de Cordoba in 2003, and at the age of 17, made his debut in the Primera Nacional B, the second division of Argentine club football, for Instituto, scoring 17 goals in 40 matches, breaking a few records in the process. What were the records? Firstly, he became the youngest goal-scorer, surpassing former footballer Mario Kempes. Secondly, he became the first to feature in 38 successive league games, again breaking Kempes' feat. Lastly, he scored two hat-tricks, again a first. This shaped his career, and he went on to become what he is today!

Playing Style and Strengths

Dybala, who is nicknamed La Joya, operates as a second striker. Be it club or country, he plays just behind the main centre forward, but can also operate as a right winger or the main No.9 if needed. The 31-year-old is a fantastic dribbler, especially in congested spaces, establishing himself as a top baller, and is also a sublime goal-scorer. His ball control is exceptional, and the small, quick movements under pressure make him stand out. His ability to dribble the ball past defenders from wide spaces into the box ranks him among the best dribblers in the Serie A.

Paulo Dybala Net Worth

Thanks to a sensational career in Italy, Dybala, who has been a citizen of the country, has established himself as one of the highest-paid players. Moreover, he is also the top earner at Roma. Paulo Dybala net worth of $40m, which makes him a big star in Italy and Europe, has been amassed through his contract with AS Roma, mainly, apart from this, endorsements and merchandise sales also contributed throughout his career.

Paulo Dybala Salary

Dybala is currently the highest-paid player at AS Roma. He reportedly receives a weekly wage of $283,054, which adds up to $14,718,825 annually. Salaries and net worth are approximate and based on available data from various sources. Now let's take a look at Paulo Dybala salary:

Paulo Dybala Wife

On July 20, 2024, Dybala got married to Oriana Sabatini, who is a singer and model. Sabatini is the niece of tennis champions Gabriela Sabatini and the daughter of Venezuelan actress Catherine Fulop and Osvaldo Sabatini. The couple had been in a relationship since 2018 before getting married in 2024. She has made cameos in a few movies, Perdida, Rosario: un clásico de amor y fútbol, and ¿Qué te juegas?. Gabriela has also won the MTV Millennial Awards in 2016. Her love for singing hasn't been hidden from anyone; she has recorded almost 10 songs.

Paulo Dybala Career

Paulo Dybala's sporting career started in 2003, when he joined the Instituto de Corboda's youth setup. Later on, he gradually rose through the ranks and played for the Primera Nacional B for the side. In April 2012, he signed for Palermo in the Italian Serie A; however, he immediately couldn't join the outfit since Instituto general secretary Jose Teaux had revealed that the person who was involved in the negotiations did not have the mandate to sell the player. After a short wait, the Argentine was unveiled by Palermo in July. After spending two seasons at Palermo, Dybala signed for Juventus, a club for which he scored 115 goals in 293 appearances. He was adjudged Serie A's Player of the Year in the 2019-20 season and was also named in the competition's Team of the Year on four occasions. Meanwhile, he has also represented Argentina 40 times, scoring four goals for them.

Club Career

Dybala has featured for four clubs ever since he started playing football. The 31-year-old has won 5 Serie A titles alongside other domestic trophies. He did reach the UEFA Champions League final once during the 2016-17 season with Juventus, but couldn't win it. Below are his statistics from the clubs he represented. The numbers can be different in different sources due to differences in accounting of assists and goals based on different rules.

International Career

The Argentine forward earned his debut for the national team in October 2015, under the guidance of then-manager Gerardo Martino. However, his first goal contribution came in June 2017, in the form of an assist, against Singapore in a friendly. The numbers can be different in different sources due to differences in accounting of assists and goals based on different rules. Winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup alongside Lionel Messi is one of the highlights of his international career. Paulo Dybala career hasn't gone as he had hoped for. Not getting goals or assists throughout his international career, he has only managed to score 4 goals and seven assists in 40 appearances.

Paulo Dybala's Awards and Achievements

The Argentine forward has won 15 accolades, including an individual award, over the 14 years of his senior career. He has won 12 trophies during his stay at Juventus, notably five Serie A titles, four Italian Cups, and three Italian Super Cups. At Palermo, he won the Italienischer Zweitligameister, but has yet to achieve anything at Roma. Moreover, he has two international titles to his name - the CONMEBOL- UEFA Cup of Champions and the best-ever achievement - the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The only individual award he received was the Serie A Player of the Year in 2019-20.