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10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Gerard Piqué

Gerard Piqué was born on February 2, 1987, in Barcelona, Spain.

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He is the grandson of Amador Bernabeu, the former president of Real Madrid.

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Gerard grew up in Barcelona and attended one of the most well-known schools in the city, La Masía.

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His first club was FC Barcelona where he played for 11 years before joining Manchester United in 2004.

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He was voted Manchester United’s best player of the 2007-08 season by supporters.

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Gerard made his debut for the Spanish national team in 2009.

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He is a world champion, having won the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain.

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He also won the UEFA European Championship in 2012.

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Gerard is the founder of the Kosmos Holding, a company that focuses on technology, media, and sports investments.

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Gerard Piqué was ranked no.1 in the list of richest footballers in the world for the year 2015 with an estimated net worth of $50 million.

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