Ansu Fati is Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for the Barcelona football club in Spain. His style of play has been compared to that of Lionel Messi. He is fast with the ball and can also dribble with pace. He is originally a striker before being moved to the position of Left winger.
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| Quick Facts | |
| Full Name: | Anssumane Fati Vieira |
| Date of Birth: | October 31, 2002 |
| Birth Place: | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Position: | Forward |
| Club: | Barcelona |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in |
| Wife: | Not Available |
| Net Worth: | $5 million |
| Career Statistics | |
| 2009-2010: | Herrera |
| 2010-2012: | Sevilla |
| 2012-2019: | Barcleona B |
| 2019-: | Barcelona |
| National Team Career | |
| 2019-2020: | Spain U21 |
| 2020-: | Spain |
Early Life
Ansu Fati was born Anssumane Fati Vieira on October 31, 2002 in the Bissau, the Capital of Guinea Bissau.
He moved to Herrera, Seville, with his family at the age of six, when his elder brother Braima signed for Sevilla. He has another older brother named, Miguel Fati, who is also a footballer. He also has two sisters namely; Djeny Fati and Djucu Fati.
His father, Bori Fati, is also an ex-footballer who played for some lower leagues after emigrating to Portugal. His mother’s name is Lurdes Fati
Even though Ansu was born in Bissau, he had spent most of his childhood in Herrera.
Career
Ansu Fati began to play football at a tender age of six at Sevilla to be precise and at the age of 12, he already joined Barcelona youth teams before eventually making his first team debut in the 2019/20 season.
He became the youngest footballer to play for the first team at the league at the age of 16, on August 25, 2019. His first match was against Real Betis where Carles Perez was substituted for him in week 2 of the 2019/20 season.
He became the youngest player to score in the league for Barcelona in the game against Osasuna on August 31, 2019, a game which ended 2-2 draw in Pamplona.
He became the youngest player to start a game at Camp Nou on September 14, 2019 against Valencia. He was able to score and provide an assist just seven minutes into the game.
He also became the youngest player in the history of Barcelona to play in the Champions league as he was seen on the starting line-up against Borussia Dortmund in the Signal Iduna Park. He had signed a contract with FC Barcelona in August 2019, which nets him a salary of 2.5 Million Euro.
Fati was officially promoted to the Barcelona first team on September 23, 2020 under the Barcelona coach, Ronald Koeman. He had scored a brace in a 4-0 over Villareal which was followed by another exciting performance with a goal for Barcleona on their 3-0 win over Celta Vigo. He was equally named for as the La Liga Player of the Month in September 2020.
Everything seems to be working pretty fine for the young talent until he encounter a knee injury in a match against Real Betis which was saw him being substituted at the half time and was later confirmed to be out for 9 months.
After missing out in actor for 9 months, Fati returned back and made his debut in a 3-0 win against Levante which saw him back at his usual form after scoring a goal after few minutes into the match.
He went on loan to the English club Brighton and Hove Albion in 2023. He scored his first goal for Brighton a 6-1 lose to Aston Villa in the Premier league.
On his international career, he became the second youngest player ever to make his debut for the national team after he was introduced in the second half of the game between Spain and Germany which ended in a 1-1 draw. He scored his first goal for his national team side against Ukraine and became the national team’s youngest ever goalscorer at the age of 17. while breaking the record of Juan Errazquin. He also became the youngest player to start a match in the UEFA Nations League where he broke the record of the Welsh Player, Ethan Ampadu.
Achievements
Ansu Fati became the youngest player to play in the league for Barcelona and also became the youngest player in the history of Barcelona to play in the champions league.
Ansu Fati who became the newest CUPRA Ambassador in March 2021, already has different collection of cars which include; Audi Q7, Range Rover, Ferrari. He also own a house in Catalunya, Spain.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ansufati
- Twitter: @ANSUFATI
Net Worth
Ansu Fati earns his career as a footballer. He has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about Ansu Fati:
Who is Ansu Fati?
Ansu Fati is Spanish footballer who plays as a forward for the Barcelona football club in Spain.
How old is Ansu Fati?
He was born on October 31, 2002.
Where is Ansu Fati from?
He is from Spain.
What is Ansu Fati’s Height?
He has a height of 5 feet 10 inches
Is Ansu Fati married?
He is not married
What is Ansu Fati’s Net Worth?
Ansu Fati has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
