Pedri is a Spanish midfielder for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. He joined Barcelona after an agreement with Las Palmas on 2 September 2019. He made his debut on 27 September 2020 in a 4–0 win over Villarreal. He scored his first Barcelona goal in the Champions League on 20 October 2020 against Ferencváros and his first La Liga goal on 7 November 2020 against Real Betis.
At 18 years and 164 days, he reached 50 Barcelona appearances, becoming the club’s second-youngest to do so. In October 2021, he signed a new contract with a €1 billion release clause. He won the Golden Boy award and the Kopa Trophy in November 2021. On 13 February 2022, he scored the fastest Derbi Barceloní goal of the century.
Between 2023 and 2025, Pedri made his 100th appearance for Barcelona on 28 January 2023 against Girona, scoring the winner. He won his first La Liga title in the 2022–23 season. On 21 January 2025, he assisted Eric García in a 5–4 win over Benfica in the Champions League group phase. On 30 January 2025, he extended his Barcelona contract until 2030.
Pedri Parents: Who are They?
Pedri’s parents are Fernando González and Maria Candelaria. His family is from Tegueste, a small town on the island of Tenerife.
Pedri’s grandparents, Fernando Sr. and Candelaria, opened the Tasca Fernando restaurant in 1972. The restaurant shows the family’s history through photos from the last five decades. Fernando Sr. was nicknamed “El Catalán” because he was a passionate Barcelona fan. He founded the first Barcelona supporters club in Tenerife (1994).
Pedri’s parents now spend most of their time in Catalonia to be close to him. They watch every Barcelona game, home and away. His uncle, Jose Luis, runs the restaurant today.
The family has a long connection with Barcelona players and officials. There are photos of Pedri meeting Ronald Koeman, Joan Laporta, Txiki Begiristain, Bakero, Unzue, and others from when he was a child.
Pedri’s Father – Fernando González
Pedri’s father is Fernando González. He was a goalkeeper when he was young and almost played in Spain’s third division. He took over the family restaurant, Tasca Fernando, after his father (Pedri’s grandfather) passed away in 2005. Fernando is a very strong Barcelona supporter. He travelled to Paris in 2006 to watch Barcelona win the Champions League. He also met Joan Laporta during the early 2000s.
Pedri’s Mother – Maria Candelaria
Pedri’s mother is Maria Candelaria. She helps run the family restaurant and handles the kitchen. She has been part of the family business for many years. She appears in several older family photos displayed in the restaurant.
Does Pedri have any siblings?
Pedri has one sibling, his older brother Fernando, also known as Fernan. Fernando is two years older and was the reason Pedri began playing football, after his coach invited young Pedri to join the team when he was just four. Pedri and his brother lived together in Catalonia, and he still wears Fernando’s shin pads in every match as a personal habit and reminder of their bond.
FAQs
Q. Does Pedri have parents?
A. Yes. Pedri’s parents are Fernando González and María Rosario.
Q. Why is he called Pedri?
A. Pedri was nicknamed “Pedri” in school because there was another boy named Pedro and he had a slim build. The name stayed with him.
Q. Where is Pedri originally from?
A. Pedri was born on the Canary Island of Tenerife.
Q. What does Messi think of Pedri?
A. Lionel Messi said that when he first saw Pedri, he felt Pedri would become the next Iniesta, or even better.
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