Ansu Fati

Ansu Fati is a Spanish professional football player, who plays for the Spain national team and Brighton & Hove Albion FC as a loan from Barcelona.

He rose to prominence as soon as he made his debut in 2019 with Catalan FC as the third-youngest player in history to do so and earned the nickname of the “next Messi.”

Career

Showing his interest in football, Ansu Fati moved to Sevilla when he was six along with his family. In Sevilla, he joined Sevilla youth team.

He spent two years in Sevilla’s youth before he captured the attention of other clubs like Real Madrid and Sevilla who both want to sign him.

When he was 10 in 2012, he joined Barcelona youth team and made his professional senior debut in the 2019/20 season.

He makes his debut for Barcelona in the 78th minutes to replace Carlez Perez in the matches against Betis. He was the youngest person to play for Barca at the age of 16.

While born in Guinea Bissau, his Spanish citizenship allows him to represent Spanish side. He makes his international debut in October 2019 for Spain U-21 against Montenegro.

Profile

Real Name: Anssumane Fati Vieir
Stage Name: Ansu Fati
Also Known As: –
Nickname: Ansu
Birthday: October 31, 2002
Birthplace: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Nationality: Spanish
Religion: Christian
Profession: Professional Football Player
Education: La Masia de Can Planes
Hobbies: Playing Football
Position: Left Winger
Club:
Brighton (loan) (2023–2024)
Barcelona (2019–)
Facebook: Ansu Fati Official
Twitter: –
Instagram: @ansufati
TikTok: –
YouTube: –

Height, Weight, Physical Appearance

Height: 178 cm (5’10”)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements: 44-34-16 (Bust -44, Waist -34, and Arms -16 in inches)
Shoe Size: 9 (UK)

Family

Father: Boji Fati
Mother: Lurdes Fati
Brother: Brahima Fati, Miguel Fati
Sister: Djuco Fati, Djenaba Fati

Girlfriend & Dating History

Ansu Fati chooses to keep his private life out of the public’s eyes, there’s no information about his current girlfriend or whether he was in a relationship or not.

It could be that he is single and focusing on his career or prefers to keep his relationship private.

Net Worth

Ansu Fati’s net worth is around $4 million to $5 million. His main source of income was from his salary as a football player.

Salary

Barcelona

Ansu Fati has signed a contract with Barcelona until 2027. From his contract, he got paid £199,000 per week and made around £10,348,000 per year.

Brighton

On September 2023, he joined Brighton & Hove Albion on loan without buying option. He reportedly earns 80% of his wages from the club, that would be around £160,000 of weekly salary.

Facts

Though he was born in Guinea-Bissau, after gaining his Spanish citizenship, he chose to represent Spain.
He began his career as a striker, then changed positions on the left wing.
He scored 7 goals in his debut season for Barcelona and became the youngest player in La Liga to scored.
He suffered from a hamstring injury during Athletic Bilbao’s Copa del Rey in 2021/22 season and chosen not to have surgery despite medical professionals advice him to.
He also suffered a double leg break when he was 13 and should be ruled out for almost a year.
In 2021, he signed a new contract with Barcelona until 2027 for a $1.16 billion release clause.
His performance at Barcelona’s Academy, La Masia makes him the captain of his team.
He got an injury to his right-left in matches against Espanyol in 2015. This injury makes him spend ten months on the sidelines and back to back to hospital.
Both of his brothers were also taking the same path as him to be a football player.
When he makes his debut with Barcelona, there’s a restriction under Spanish regulation that bans underage players from playing football after 09:00 pm without parent consent. Luckily, his parents are supportive of him.
He is someone who easily adapts to the energy surrounding him and would research to find his way of exceeding expectations.
He is close to Lionel Messi and it is likely due to his younger brother attending the same academy as Messi’s son.
In his spare time, he is often seen solo riding a yacht or canoe and exploring beautiful places in Spain.
His ideal type is…

Quotes

“I still have doubts over whether or not everything that’s happening is a reality… Playing with Messi is a dream.”

“Playing without a crowd sucks. You want to be a footballer because of the fans and to celebrate a goal with them.”

“I have fulfilled a dream, I thank my teammates and the coach for a new opportunity. I am very grateful for the treatment of the dressing room. They help me a lot. I’m still young.”

“After I made my debut, I stopped looking at social networks because if you believe it, your performance suffers and you are not the same.”

“The number 10 has been worn by great players such as Ronaldinho, Maradona, and Messi of course. For me it’s an honor to wear it after Leo. My family is very proud of me. I work to try and do better every day.”

“He gives me a lot of advice, he helps me a lot on the pitch and in training, but away from it too, and that makes me very happy.” –Ansu about Messi

“I want to keep improving every day, to continue to learn from my team mates because they are the best around and they are trying to help me every day,”

FAQs

Who is Ansu Fati?

He is a Spanish professional football player.

Who is Ansu Fati’s real name?

His real name is Anssumane Fati Vieir.

What makes Ansu Fati famous?

He’s famous as soon as he made his debut in 2019 with Catalan FC as the third-youngest player in history to do so and earned the nickname of the “next Messi.”

Where is Ansu Fati from?

He was born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.

How old is Ansu Fati?

He was born in 2002, and he is 21 years old as of 2023.

When Ansu Fati celebrates his birthday?

He celebrates on the 31st of every October.

How tall is Ansu Fati?

His height is 5’10” or 178 cm.

Who are Ansu Fati’s parents?

His father’s name is Boji Fati and his mother’s name is Lurdes Fati.

Is Ansu Fati married?

He is not married. Furthermore, there is no information on whether he is in a relationship or not.

Who is Ansu Fati’s ex-girlfriend?

None of his ex-girlfriend is known to the public.

How rich is Ansu Fati?

His net worth is around $4 million to $5 million.

What is Ansu Fati nationality?

His nationality is Spanish.

His injury when he was still young didn’t keep him from pursuing his dream. With his persistent, he kept improving and became the youngest player to score in La Liga.