Paulo Dybala - A Detailed Overview
Early Life
Paulo Dybala was born on 15 November 1993 in Laguna Larga, in Cordoba, Argentina. He comes from a family of Polish-Italian descent. At a young age, he started showing interest in football, a passion he inherited from his father Adolfo, who was also a footballer and had a brief career in local clubs in Argentina.
Beginnings in Profession
Paulo's professional football career started in his local club Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba when he was just 17 years old. He quickly stood out as a talented forward and he ended up scoring 17 goals in 40 appearances from 2011 to 2012, attracting the attention of multiple European clubs.
Move to Europe
In 2012, Dybala moved to Italy to join Palermo, a team in the Serie A. His first season was a bit of a struggle as he adjusted to the different style of play, but he eventually found his stride. In the 2014-2015 season, he scored 13 goals and assisted on 10 more, proving to be a key player in helping Palermo finish in a comfortable mid-table position. His performances didn’t go unnoticed, with many top clubs expressing interest.
Move to Juventus
In 2015, Juventus paid €32 million to secure Dybala's services. He quickly hit the ground running, scoring on his debut and finishing his first season with 23 goals. His skill, creativity, and ability to score immediately endeared him to Juventus fans and established him as one of the rising stars in global football. He won Serie A and the Coppa Italia in his first season at Juventus. He repeated this domestic double in the following two seasons, establishing a period of dominance in Italian football for Juventus with Dybala as one of its stand-out players.
Champions League Success
Dybala's exceptional performances in domestic competitions were mirrored in Europe. In the 2016-2017 Champions League campaign, Juventus reached the final with Dybala playing a crucial role. He scored key goals against Barcelona and Monaco in the knockout stages but was unable to prevent a loss to Real Madrid in the final.
International Career
Dybala made his debut for the Argentina national team in 2015. He has since represented his country in various competitions including the Copa America and World Cup. Dybala has yet to establish the same level of success internationally as he has personally achieved at the club level, with Argentina failing to win any major honours since his introduction to the team.
Playing Style
Nicknamed 'La Joya', meaning The Jewel in Spanish, Dybala is a versatile forward, capable of playing in several offensive positions. He possesses excellent technical skills, agility, and a wicked left foot. His skill set also includes dribbling, creativity and free-kick taking. Despite his smaller size for a footballer, at 5'9", Dybala is praised for his strength and balance, which gives him the ability to hold off defenders while maintaining control of the ball.
Personal Life
Dybala is known to be private when it comes to his personal life. He has spoken of the close bond he shares with his family and the impact the loss of his father, when he was just 15 years old, had on shaping his career. He credits his father's memory as being a constant source of inspiration and motivation. Paulo is also known for his philanthropy, often donating and lending his time for charitable causes.
Accomplishments
Some of the most notable honors Paulo Dybala has won include several Serie A titles, Copa Italia titles, and a Supercoppa Italia with Juventus. He was also named to the Serie A Team of the Year multiple times. Internationally, while success has been limited, he was a part of the Argentina squad that reached the Copa America Semi-final in 2019.
Future
Having shown the footballing world his capabilities, many believe that Dybala has the potential to aid Argentina in capturing international honors that have eluded them for a long time. Despite some periods of uncertainty, Paulo Dybala's role at Juventus seems to be stable with the Argentine consistently being a source of inspiration for the historic club. As of today, he is recognised as one of the most talented forwards of his generation.
