Pablo Martín Páez Gavira: Gavi Biography, Age, Net Worth, Salary, Family, Parents, Wife, Barca & Girlfriend

Pablo Martín Páez Gavira (born 5 August 2004), popularly known as Gavi, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Graham Hunter of ESPN hailed Gavi as a highly promising young player in 2021, comparing him to former Barcelona midfielders Xavi and Andrés Iniesta due to his qualities as a footballer, including his interpretation of space, anticipation, intelligence, vision, passing, first touch, close control, change of pace, and ability to turn quickly to get out of tight spaces and initiate counter-attacks. Following his performance in Spain’s semi-final victory over Italy in the 2021 Nations League Finals, Italian defender Emerson Palmieri described Gavi as a player who “has huge potential.”

Early Life and Career

Born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Andalusia, Gavi started at Liara Balompié, a club in his hometown, and from there he moved on to Real Betis’s youth academy. Having scored 95 goals for the youth team of Real Betis, Gavi was scouted by top Spanish sides, including Villarreal, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.

In 2015, at the age of 11, he signed for FC Barcelona.

In September 2020, he signed his first professional contract with the Catalan club, and was promoted directly from the under-16 team to the under-19 team. After good performances with the Barcelona youth side, Gavi was included in the first team preseason squad by manager Ronald Koeman ahead of the 2021–22 season.

Having featured twice for Barcelona B in the 2020–21 season, Gavi was promoted to the senior squad for pre-season friendlies with the first team. After good performances in wins against Gimnàstic de Tarragona and Girona, Gavi was reported to have pushed ahead of Riqui Puig in Koeman’s squad selection. He continued this good run of form in a 3–0 win against German opposition VfB Stuttgart, earning comparisons with Barcelona legend Xavi.

On 29 August 2021, he played his first official match for Barcelona’s first team in the 2–1 La Liga win over Getafe, replacing Sergi Roberto in the 73rd minute.

International Career

Gavi has represented Spain at under-15 and under-16 level.

On 30 September 2021, Gavi received a surprise call-up to the senior Spain national team by the manager Luis Enrique. He made his debut in their UEFA Nations League semi-final win against Italy on 6 October, becoming the youngest player to ever represent Spain at senior level. In the final against France on 10 October, Spain ultimately suffered a 2–1 defeat.

Girlfriend/ Wife

Gavi is currently single and not in any relationship or dating due to his young age. Gavi is also not married.

Parents and Family

Pablo Gavi was born on August 5, 2004, to Spanish parents. Gavi’s father’s name is Pablo Paez, who is a massive football fan.

Net Worth and Salary

Gavi earns over $1.5 million annually playing for FC Barcelona.

Gavi’s net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $1.7 million – $20 million (net worth estimated in 2021).