Biography
Facundo Pellistri Rebollo (born 20 December 2001), from Uruguay, is a versatile professional footballer.
Facundo Pellistri Rebollo, a Uruguayan footballer, currently plays as a right winger for Granada in La Liga, on loan from Manchester United in the Premier League. Originally from Montevideo, Pellistri honed his skills in the Peñarol youth system before embarking on his professional career. He also represents the Uruguayan national team.
Uruguayan football player
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Full name: | Facundo Pellistri Rebollo |
Stage name: | Facundo Pellistri |
Born: | December 20, 2001 (age 22) |
Place of birth: | Montevideo, Uruguay |
Nationality: | Uruguayan |
Education: | Ivy Thomas Memorial School |
Height: | 1.75 minutes |
Parents: | Marcelo Pellistri, Lucía Pellistri |
Siblings: | Do not have |
Couple: | Unmarried |
Girlfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
The children: | Do not have |
Job: | Football player |
Net worth: | 4,500,000 USD |
Early life and education
Facundo Pellistri, a talented and highly adaptable footballer, was born on December 20, 2001 in the vibrant city of Montevideo, Uruguay.
His loving parents, Marcelo Pellistri and Lucía Pellistri (née Rebollo), played an important role in his upbringing, providing him with the support and guidance he needed to develop.
Although details about his siblings are yet to be revealed, Facundo Pellistri began his educational journey at Ivy Thomas Memorial School.
Career
Facundo Pellistri began his professional football journey in 2018 with Peñarol. In August 2019, he made his senior debut, quickly establishing himself as a key member of the team with his exceptional skills. Pellistri’s remarkable contributions were duly recognised when he was awarded the prestigious South American Young Player of the Year award in 2020, cementing his status as an emerging star.
In a significant move, Pellistri moved to Manchester United for £10 million in September 2020. Despite expectations, he made his debut for the club in January 2023. In his first season, he made 10 appearances for the team. However, a few months later, Pellistri spent a loan spell at Spanish club Deportivo Alavés in the same year.
His loan spell paid off, showcasing his talent with an impressive 33 appearances for Alavés in the 2022–23 season, accompanied by one goal.
Upon returning to Manchester United in July 2022, Pellistri made an active contribution to the club during the 2022–23 season, appearing in eight matches and scoring one goal.
Facundo Pellistri’s talent has reached the international stage, representing Uruguay. Having made his international debut in January 2022, he was selected for the Uruguay squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Notably, he featured in Uruguay’s first match against South Korea.
Social media
- Instagram: @facupellistri
- Twitter: @FPellistri
- Facebook: @facupellistri
- TikTok: @facupellistri
Personal life
Facundo Pellistri has tried to maintain a level of privacy regarding his personal life. Therefore, information regarding his relationships, family ties or children remains largely undisclosed and unavailable.
He prefers to keep these aspects of his life private and away from the prying eyes of the media. Therefore, there is no verified information that can confirm whether Facundo Pellistri is currently married and has a girlfriend or children.
Net worth
Facundo Pellistri, a talented footballer, has an estimated net worth of €4 million (£3.5 million), which is equivalent to $4,500,000. Pellistri recently signed a five-year contract with the world-famous Manchester United.
He is said to earn an impressive weekly salary of £20,000 (approximately $25,000), which would put his annual income at around £1,040,000 ($1,300,000).