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- Full Name Anssumane Fati Vieira
- Nickname Ansu Fati
- Occupation Professional Football Player
- Nationality Spanish
- Birthplace Bissau, Guinea Bissau
- Birth Date Oct 31, 2002
- Age 21 Years, 8 Months
Ansu Fati | Biography
Holds FC Barcelona's Shirt No. 10By 2021, the end of his three-year contract, he appeared in 47 games for Barcelona, making 15 goals. Simultaneously, Fati reportedly re-signed with the club for six more years with redefined terms, following his previous contract’s termination. After the new terms, the club also bestowed him with the club’s prestigious player, Lionel Messi’s shirt number 10.
Ansu Fati is a Spanish professional football player who plays in the forward position at the Spain national team and La Liga club Barcelona.
Who is Ansu Fati?
Ansu Fati is prominently known for playing with the Spanish football clubs Sevilla and Barcelona. Fati was only six years old when he joined Sevilla, where Fati started in the youth team set up. At 10, he joined the La Maisa club of Barcelona in 2012.
After playing for over five years for La Maisa, he signed a three-year contract with Barcelona in 2019. The same year, Fati made his first-team debut in the primary division. He was the second-youngest player in the history of the Barcelona club.
In 2019, Fati also made the Champions League debut in September, becoming the club’s youngest player in the competition at 16 years and 321 days. Following that, he was also the youngest player to score in UEFA Champions League history. In December of the same year, Fati scored the winning goal in Barcelona’s 2–1 victory over Inter Milan at the San Siro.
By 2021, the end of his three-year contract, he appeared in 47 games for Barcelona, making 15 goals. Simultaneously, Fati reportedly re-signed with the club for six more years with redefined terms, following his previous contract’s termination. After the new terms, the club also bestowed him with the club’s prestigious player, Lionel Messi’s shirt number 10.
How Old is Ansu Fati?
Ansu Fati was born Anssumane Fati Vieira on 31 October 2002. He was born in Bissau of Guinea Bissau, but his family moved to Herrera, Seville, when he was six years old. His father was also a football player of Guinea Bissau, along with his two elder brothers.
Represents Spain at the FIFA World Cup
Fati had multiple options to represent in the international football championships. He was born in Guinea Bissau, raised in Seville, Spain, after his parent migrated, whereas his grandparents were from Portugal, which made him eligible for a Portuguese passport as well.
However, in 2019, he was granted Spanish citizenship, which eventually renounced his Guinea Bissau citizenship. The same year, Fati represented Spain against Montenegro in under 21-team championship.
Further, on the FIFA Index of FIFA 20, Fati holds a 4-star rating on skill moves and an overall 73 rating with the potential of 90.
Net Worth & Salary
While his exact net worth and salary are not disclosed publicly, Fati’s 2021 contract with the Barcelona club reportedly has a $1.16 billion release clause.
Height
Fati stands 5 feet 10¼ inches (1.78 m) tall.
