I recently came across a forum discussion about the family lives of Barça’s players, and it hit me how fast time flies. The kids of the stars we know and love are growing up! As a long-time fan living in Barcelona, I follow everything about FC Barcelona stars, so I’ve put together some details about their children to share with you all. For fellow enthusiasts, this might be as interesting as the world of FC Barcelona star figurines!
Messi’s Three Sons
Messi and his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, have three sons. Their eldest, Thiago, was born in November 2012 and is now 12 years old; you can often see photos of him playing football on social media. Their second son, Mateo, born in September 2015, is 10 this year and is said to be more lively and mischievous than his older brother. The youngest, Ciro, was born in March 2018 and is now 7. Although Messi has since left Barça for Paris and Miami, these three boys witnessed his glorious years at Camp Nou.
Piqué and Shakira’s Two Sons
Piqué and the singer Shakira were once the golden couple of the sports and entertainment worlds. Although they have separated, their two sons continue to attract a lot of attention. Their eldest son, Milan, was born in January 2013 and is now over 11 years old. The younger son, Sasha, was born in January 2015 and is turning 10 this year. After the separation, the two boys moved to Miami to live with Shakira, but it’s reported that they still see their father regularly.
| Player Name | Number of Children | Eldest Child’s Age | Youngest Child’s Age |
|---|
| Messi | 3 sons | 12 | 7 |
| Piqué | 2 sons | 11 | 10 |
| Busquets | 2 children | 9 | 6 |
| Alba | 1 son | 6 | - |
Families of Other Barça Stars
Sergio Busquets and his wife, Elena Galera, have two children. Their eldest daughter, Ella, was born in 2015 and is now around 9 years old, while their younger son was born in 2018 and is about 6. Jordi Alba’s son, Piero, was born in August 2018 and has just turned 6. Many of these children have received football training at the La Masia youth academy, and it remains to be seen if any of them will follow in their fathers’ footsteps to become professional players.
The Upbringing of the Stars’ Children
Living in Barcelona, the children of these football stars enjoy excellent educational resources and a privileged upbringing. Most of them attend international schools in Barcelona, where they can receive a high-quality education while maintaining a relatively low-profile life. Although their fathers are public figures, most players are very protective of their children’s privacy and rarely allow them to be overexposed to the media.
Honestly, looking at these numbers is quite poignant. Messi was just a teenager when he first arrived at Barça, and now his eldest son is approaching his teenage years. Time flies. While these stars give their all on the pitch, they’re also working hard to be great fathers. As fans who get excited about everything, including news about visits from Barça stars, we wish these kids all the best for a healthy and happy childhood. May they find their own success and happiness, no matter what path they choose in life.
