Iñaki Peña Sotorres, known professionally as Iñaki Peña, is a promising young Spanish goalkeeper currently playing for La Liga club Barcelona.
He has been a member of the Barcelona youth academy since he was young. He has shown great potential and skills on the field, making him a rising star in football.
With hard work and dedication, he has the potential to become a top player for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
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- Full name: Iñaki Peña Sotorres
- Stage name: Iñaki Peña
- Date of birth: March 2, 1999
- Age: 25 years old
- Place of birth: Alicante, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Occupation: Soccer goalkeeper
- Height: 1.87m
- Parents: unknown
- Siblings: unknown
- Girlfriend: Claudia
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: 8 million euros.
Early life and education
Iñaki Peña was born on March 2, 1999 in Alicante, Spain. While her parents may have raised him and he grew up with his siblings, the media does not know details about them.
The press is still determining his formal education; he may have received a standard education in Spain, including primary and secondary education. His ethnicity is Spanish and he is Christian.
Career
Peña began his journey playing professional football at the age of 5, joining Alicante CF’s youth academy in 2004. He quickly rose through the ranks, demonstrating his talent and potential.
In 2012, at the age of 13, Peña made the important move of joining the prestigious FC Barcelona youth system from Villarreal CF.
His hard work and dedication paid off when he was a member of the Barcelona team that won the 2017–18 UEFA Youth League, starting in the final against Chelsea.
Peña’s continued development and impressive performances at youth level were recognized when he signed a contract extension with Barcelona in April 2018, extending his stay at the club for a further three seasons with option for two more seasons.
He was then promoted to the Barcelona reserve team in Segunda División B ahead of the 2018–19 season. He made his senior debut on 6 October 2018, starting in a 1–1 draw against CD Atlético Baleares.
Peña’s international career is also on the rise, representing Spain at various youth levels, from U16 to U21.
He was runner-up at the 2016 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and made his only appearance for the Under-21 team in a 2–0 win over the Faroe Islands in November 2020.
Peña’s professional career continued to progress as he made his official first-team debut for Barcelona in a 4–2 away win against Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Champions League on 1 November 2022.
On 3 January 2023, Peña was officially registered as a first team player and was given the number 13 shirt. On 9 May 2023, he signed a contract extension with the club until 2026, with The buyout clause is 400 million euros.
Awards and nominations
- UEFA Youth League (1): 2017-18 with Barcelona
- Spanish Super Cup (1): 2022-23 with Barcelona
Social Media
- Instagram handle:@inakipenya
- Facebook manager: Iñaki Peña
- Twitter name: @inakipenya
Personal life
Iñaki Peña Sotorres has been in a relationship with his girlfriend, Claudia, since 2021.
He doesn’t have children because he’s still focused on his career and isn’t ready to start a family. Peña and his partner, Claudia, appear to be in a long-term and stable relationship, having been together for over a year.
Although they are not married, it is clear that they are both focused on their personal goals and priorities at this stage of their lives.
Net worth
Iñaki Peña’s net worth is not publicly disclosed. However, he was able to earn a significant salary as a professional soccer player when he signed with FC Barcelona.
His market value, according to Transfermarkt estimates, is currently 8 million euros. This valuation is based on his performance, potential and contract details.
