Biography
Anssumane Fati Vieira (born 31 October 2002), commonly known as Ansu Fati, is a notable professional footballer from Spain. His talent is evident in the striker position for Premier League team Brighton & Hove Albion.
He is currently on loan from La Liga powerhouse Barcelona and has established himself in club football. Notably, he has also earned a place in the Spanish national team.
With abundant talent and unwavering determination, Ansu Fati has made significant contributions to his club and country.
Spanish football player
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| Full name: | Announcement Fati Vieira |
| Stage name: | Ansu Fati |
| Born: | October 31, 2002 (age 21) |
| Place of birth: | Bissau, Guinea-Bissau |
| Nationality: | Spanish |
| Education: | Barcelona La Masia Club |
| Height: | 1.78 minutes |
| Parents: | Bori Fati, Lurdes Fati |
| Siblings: | Brahima Fati, Angela Fati, Braima Fati, Miguel Fati, Djuco Fati, Djeny Fati |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Football player |
| Net worth: | 5 million dollars |
Early life and education
Ansu Fati, a professional footballer, was born on 31 October 2002 in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. He was privileged to be raised by his parents, Bori Fati and Lurdes Fati. During his childhood, he grew up with his siblings, Brahima Fati, Angela Fati, Braima Fati, Miguel Fati, Djuco Fati and Djeny Fati.
As a dedicated young athlete, Ansu Fati signed up at La Masia AcademyFC Barcelona’s prestigious youth academy, to pursue his football dreams. He was not only trained and instructed in the sport he loved, but also received a formal education within the academy’s premises.
Career
At the age of six, Ansu Fati and his family moved to Spain. He then joined the Barcelona youth academy in 2012 and progressed rapidly. Finally, on 24 July 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Barcelona, which will run until 2022.
On 25 August, he made his La Liga debut as a substitute in a win over Real Betis. Slightly older than Vicenç Martínez in 1941, Fati made his Barcelona debut at the age of 16 years and 298 days, becoming the second-youngest player ever to make his professional debut.
On 1 September 2019, Ansu Fati reached a milestone by scoring his first La Liga goal in Barcelona’s 3–0 win over Osasuna. At just 16 years and 304 days, he became the youngest player in the league to score for Barcelona.
Continuing his impressive debut season, Fati made his Champions League debut on 17 September 2019, coming on as a substitute in Barcelona’s 2–0 win over Borussia Dortmund, becoming the youngest player ever to play in the Champions League for the club at the age of 16 years and 321 days.
Ansu Fati had an impressive 2019-20 season for Barcelona, with a total of 13 goals and 2 assists in 36 matches. His excellent performances earned him the La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Season award.
Moving into the following season, Fati continued his strong start by scoring four goals in his first four appearances. Unfortunately, his progress was hampered by a meniscus injury in November 2020, which ultimately ruled him out for the remainder of the season.
Ansu Fati made a comeback in September 2021 but struggled to find his rhythm in the early stages of the season. His Barcelona exploits included three goals in 19 games before being loaned out to Brighton & Hove Albion in January 2023.
Since joining Brighton & Hove Albion, Ansu Fati has made three appearances and scored one goal. It is worth noting that he is currently on loan at Barcelona until the end of the season.
On 20 August 2020, Fati made his first appearance for the Spain national team in a win against Germany, where he came on as a substitute. At 17 years and 311 days, Fati is the youngest player ever to represent Spain.
According to recent reports on 20 October 2023, there is speculation surrounding Barcelona striker Ansu Fati’s potential move to Saudi Arabia. Ansu’s career has faced significant challenges in recent years at Barcelona, mainly due to injuries. In an attempt to get his career back on track, the talented player is currently on loan at Brighton.
Awards & Nominations
Prize
- UEFA La Liga Team of the Year 2019–20
- IFFHS Men’s World Youth Team (U20) 2020, 2022
- UEFA IFFHS Men’s Youth Team (U20) 2020, 2022
- 2021 Goal.com NxGn
Nomination
- Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 Breakthrough of the Year
Social media
- Instagram: @ansufati
- Twitter: @Ansu_Fati
Personal life
Ansu Fati, 21, is a passionate and successful professional footballer who is single and has no children. His top priority is to maintain his privacy; therefore, he always avoids bringing his personal life into the public eye.
Fati’s relationships are kept secret, away from the curiosity of the media and his loyal fans.
Ansu Fati not married and has no girlfriend known to the media.
Net worth
Ansu Fati’s estimated net worth, including salary, bonuses and endorsement deals, is $5 million. As one of Barcelona’s highest earners, his annual salary is believed to be around £10 million.
As one of the most promising young players globally, Fati’s net worth and salary are expected to continue to rise.
