Erika Choperena is a brilliant child psychologist from Spain. She shot to fame after the tabloids began picturing her with the internationally renowned footballer, Antoine Griezmann. After her relationship with the former Barcelona forward began, her face was splattered all over the news, as the media and fans of the sport took an immediate interest in her.
Although Erika does not appreciate the attention that her connections with the footballer have garnered and opts to avoid the spotlight as much as she can, she is still a celebrity, and people can’t help but want to know more about it.
A Brief Biography of Erika Choperena
The Spanish psychologist was born on March 5, 1991, and she is 34 years old at the moment. From what we garnered, she was raised in Spain albeit, information about her early life, family background, and parents is elusive to the media. Erika rarely appears in interviews, nor does she share intimate details of her life with anyone other than close friends.
She studied at San Sebastian University, in Spain. She decided to practice as a child psychologist after graduation. Her job is a very delicate one, as it involves sitting with children and helping them work through the difficult, terrifying, and traumatic moments of their lives so that they can grow into normal functioning adults, and not be bogged down by memories of the past.
Her career is very important to her, and one of the main reasons why she prefers to stay away from media attention as it might interfere with the sanctity of her profession. This also explains why Erika’s face is usually scarce during Griezmann’s games. She is a busy woman with a thriving career, and even though she supports him thoroughly, she can’t always afford to show up in person when he is showcasing his abilities on the field.
Erika Choperena and Antoine Griezmann Got Married in 2017
Antoine Griezmann is one of the most popular football players in the world. He has been nominated several times for the Ballon D’Or awards. He is one of the leading goal scorers in the game, whether he is playing for Atlético Madrid or his home country, France.
Erika crossed parts with the French forward when she was a student at San Sebastian and he was still playing for Real Sociedad FC. They began dating after a while in 2011 and their relationship has continued to blossom. The pair got married in June 2017, in a quiet and beautiful ceremony held at the prestigious Palacio de Galiana, the 11th-century castle in Toledo, Spain.
Erika and Griezman are also proud parents of three children. Their first child Mia was born a year before their marriage precisely in 2016 and she’s currently 9. In 2019, they welcomed their second child Amaro and their third child Alba was born in 2021.
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How Rich Is She?
She has a net worth estimated to be around $700,000. It remains unclear how she exactly made the money, however, she had a career before getting married to the French footballer. So, it is possible she must have made some money from running her online beauty blog.
On the other hand, her husband has an estimated net worth of $60 million and is considered one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world. He acquired the fortune from his professional soccer career and some endorsement deals.
He has a sponsorship deal with Puma and has been featured in several commercials for the brand. He has also been featured in commercials for Beats by Dre, Head and Shoulders shampoo, Gillette razors, and Huawei mobile phones.
Here are Other Interesting Facts about Erika Choperena
1. She Previously had a Beauty Blog
Prior to her relationship with Griezmann, Erika managed a beauty blog called Cordialmete Erika where she explored her passion for fashion and beauty. She was forced to discontinue the blog after news of her affair with the footballer led to the site being flooded by visitors looking to get a glimpse of who she was.
2. Erika Didn’t Accept Griezmann in The Beginning
As the footballer revealed in his autobiography The Making of France’s Mini Maestro, Erika didn’t welcome his advances right away. In fact, he had to pursue her relentlessly before she agreed to date him. You would think his fame and wealth would have made her swoon, but it took a year and a half of messages and seduction to get her to give him a chance.
3. The Couple Is Raising Their Kids to Become Bilingual
Since Erika is from Spain, while Griezmann is from France, they have decided to immerse both cultures in their children as well as the language. As such, they would learn Spanish and French.
4. When Erika Shows Up for Griezmann’s Games, he Makes Sure the Crowd Knows It
On her birthday in 2017, Griezmann decided to celebrate his wife and show his love for her by scribbling a sweet message on his inner shirt. He raised his jersey during the match to show it to her and the crowd went berserk. He was fined for his actions, but that has done nothing to quell his romantic spirits.
5. All Her 3 Kids With Griezmann Share the Same Birth Month and Day
As you would easily find, the couple’s 3 kids celebrate their birthdays on the same day of the same month. Mia was born on 8th April 2016, Amaro on 8th April 2019, and Alba on 8th April 2021.
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