Alejandro Gómez is an international Argentine professional footballer. His full name is Alejandro Darío Gómez. He is most known as Papu Gomez in the football world.
He has played in the Sevilla and the Argentina national football team. Generally, his playing position is Forward, winger, and attacking midfielder.
He played for the national side in Argentina and the under-20 team. On 13 June 2017, he made his international professional debut in the Argentina national team.
Lucas Ocampos, Alexis Mac Allister, Marcos Senesi, Germán Pezzella, Gonzalo Montiel, Juan Musso, and Messi played with him in the Argentina national football team.
Papu Gomez’s wife or girlfriend
Gomez has married his long-time girlfriend Linda Raff. They have three children, a daughter Constantina, and two sons Bautista Gomez and Milo Gomez.
We will see here Alejandro Gomez’s biography details, net worth, salary, and family details.
His age and height
Gomez was born on 15 February 1988. According to the date, his age is 35 years old (as of 2023), and his birthplace is Buenos Aires, Argentina. His height is 5 feet 6 inches or 1.67m or 167cm.
His Salary and Net worth
Argentine Forward, winger, and attacking midfielder Gomez started a long-term deal on a reported salary of per week EUR 38,462, and EUR 2,086,957 per year.
As of professional footballer, his highest market value is 19 Million euros (15.8 Million Pounds) also his net worth is approximately $1 Million-$5 Million.
Papu Gomez’s Club, and other careers
Gómez started his football career with the Argentine side club Arsenal de Sarandí in 2003.
In 2009, Gomez joined with Argentine club San Lorenzo de Almagro and his contract fee was 2 million dollars.
On 21 July 2010, Gomez signed and made his debut against Greek club Iraklis. Gomez made a four-year deal with Metalist Kharkiv and his transfer fee was €12 million on 2 August 2013.
Gómez joined in club Atalanta for a three-year contract in the summer season of 2014. On 26 January 2021, Gomez signed a contract until June 2024 with La Liga club Sevilla.
His International, and FIFA 22 career
In the South American Youth Championship 2007, Gomez was named to the Argentina U-20 team.
He was part of Argentina’s under-20 team and won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2007.
On 19 May 2017, he was called up to Argentina’s senior squad to play a friendly match against Singapore and Brazil.
In June 2021, Gomez was part of Argentina’s senior for the tour of Copa América 2021.
He was called up to the World Cup 2022 Qatar in the 26-man squad of the Argentine team as an Attacking Midfielder.
After, the Argentine team reached the quarter-final to win round 16 of the World Cup 2022 against the Australian football team (2-1) on 3rd December 2022.
His biography, family, weight, goal, and football career details
| Alejandro Gómez's FIFA 2022, profile, footballer, family, biography, girlfriend, age, and career details | |
|---|---|
| His Real Name | Alejandro Darío Gómez |
| Nickname | Papu Gomez |
| Profession | Argentine professional footballer |
| Height in cm & m | 167m or 1.67m |
| Also height in feet inches | 5 feet 6 inches |
| Weight in kg | 68 kg |
| Weight in Ibs | 149 Ibs |
| His Heir color | Brown |
| Haircut | Short-style |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Body statements | 40-32-12 |
| His date of Birth | 1988-02-15 00:00:00 |
| And age | 36 (as of 2023) |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| His house | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| His football, club, and international career Summery | |
| First Profession of the career | Arsenal de Sarandí in 2005 |
| International Football debut in Club | 2005 |
| First honor of the world | Copa Sudamericana in 2007 |
| Team agent | Unknown |
| National team goals | In 14 matches 3 goal. |
| Playing Position | Forward, winger, attacking midfielder |
| Club career debut | Arsenal de Sarandí 2005-09, San Lorenzo 2009-10, Catania 2010-13, Metalist Kharkiv 2013-14, Atalanta 2014-21, Sevilla 2021-present. |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Current team | Sevilla |
| Jersey Number | 24 |
| And club career goals | Arsenal de Sarandí M-77 G-12, San Lorenzo M-48 G-8, Catania M-106 G-16, Metalist Kharkiv M-23 G-3, Atalanta M-209 G-50, Sevilla M-47 G-8. |
| Career honours | Copa América in 2021 |
| Coach | Gian Piero Gasperini |
| FIFA World Cup 2018 | Not played |
| FIFA World Cup 2022 | selected |
| International Football debut | On 13 June 2017 |
| Papu Gomez's girlfriend, net worth, salary, family and favourite things | |
| His father name | Juan Manuel Gomez Fernandez |
| Mother name | Unknown |
| Brother name | Juan Manuel Gomez Monteverde |
| Sister name | Monica |
| Marital Status | Married |
| first girlfriend | Linda Raff |
| Marriage date | Unknown |
| Wife | Linda Raff |
| And others Girlfriend | Unknown |
| Children | daughter Constantina and two sons Bautista Gomez and Milo Gomez |
| Best friend | Lucas Ocampos |
| Net worth | approximately $1 Million-$5 Million |
| Highest Market Value | 19 Million Euro (15.8 Million Pound) |
| Income source | Playing club, Advertising and National football league |
| Religion name | Christian |
| Hobbies | Football, and Swimming |
| Education | Not known |
| Is Niguez smoker | No |
| Drinking Alcohol | No |
| His favorite things | |
| favorite color | Brown |
| Favorite footballer | Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo |
| favorite animals | Cat, dog |
| Favorite subject | Sports |
| And favorite games | Football |
| Favorite club | Sevilla |
| Favorite City | Buenos Aires |
His honors
Alejandro Gómez won a lot of titles which are given below-
- Copa Sudamericana in 2007
- In 2008, Suruga Bank Championship
- FIFA U-20 World Cup- 2007
- Copa América in 2021
- In 2022, CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions
- Serie A top assist provider- (2018–19, and 2019–20)
- Serie A Player of Mont in June 2020, and September 2020
- Serie A Best Midfielder for the season of 2019–20
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season in 2019–20
- Serie A Team of the Year- (2019–20)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Gomez called Papu?
Gomez’s mother was called his ‘Papuchito’ in his childhood days.
What position is Gomez?
Papu Gomez is an Argentine and Sevilla’s main Midfielder.
How old is Gomez?
Gomez’s present age is 35 years old.
Last Word
Apart from his skill on the field, Gómez is renowned for his leadership attributes as he has held the position of captain at Atalanta.
