Kepa Arrizabalaga is the Chelsea FC goalkeeper famous for his goal-stopping skills. He also plays for his home country, Spain.
He signed with Premier League club, Chelsea for a sum of 80 million Euros which was a world record transfer fee for a goalkeeper.
He has so much prospect of being one of the greatest goalkeepers in Europe. His agility, speed, and amazing reflex which he puts to display when stopping shots, better buttresses this.
His brilliance and the way he swiftly responds to shots sent towards the goal post are worthy of plaudits.
Although he has been criticized and dropped from a couple of games in the past for certain mistakes and inconsistencies, fellow goalkeepers and players have praised him.
Most people give him credit for his ability to use his feet to save goals and also, air diving skills.
Whatever has to be done to save a goal, Kepa does it.
He was part of the listed players who were to play with the Chelsea Football club against Manchester City in the just concluded UEFA Champions League Finals which concluded on the 29th of May 2021.
The finals saw Chelsea clinching the title as they beat Manchester City by a goal to none.
Bio
Kepa was born on the 3rd of October 1994 in Ondarroa, a Basque seaside town in Spain.
His full name is ‘Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta.
From a very tender age of 6, Kepa had already started mastering certain football skills.
He was close to his dad as they both shared a similar passion for bird hunting and rearing.
Goldfinches fascinated Kepa and his dad, which is a species of birds from North America, and when they got these birds, they taught them how to sing.
He multitasked for a while, juggling school, a career in football and a hobby turned profession in bird training.
Kepa enrolled to play for his local team in Ondarroa and this laid the basis for him to showcase his skills and talent.
A couple of years after this, he caught the attention of Athletic Bilbao’s youth side and they signed him to be a part of their team.
His time at Athletic Bilbao saw him switching twice from his position as a goalkeeper and an infield player.
Noticing his agility, speed, and great reflexes, his coaches put him on loan, and in no time, he was sent off to his first club and then to another, before eventually selling him off to Premier League club, Chelsea FC on the 8th of August 2018 for 71.6 million Euros.
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How Old Is The Chelsea Goal-Keeper?
Kepa Arrizabalaga was born on the 3rd of October 1994 and this places his current age at 30.
He is such a young player but has already started leaving a mark in records as one of the most expensive goalkeepers.
See How Much Kepa Earns And His Net Worth
One of the most expensive goalkeepers in the world, Kepa Arrizabalaga is said to have a net worth of about 22 million Euros (18 million pounds).
He earns, yearly, the sum of 7.8 million pounds, while he receives a weekly pay of 150, 000 pounds.
His market value as of March 2021 was stipulated to be 13.00 million Euros.
Is Kepa Arrizabalaga Dating?
Kepa has been dating his childhood sweetheart Andrea Perez for a long time.
She is of Spanish descent as well although and has been dating Kepa for a while now.
She keeps a low profile and stays away from the press although Kepa never fails to flaunt her on his social media pages, showing off her beautiful body and their times together.
In recent times, however, it was reported that the couple had broken up.
Close family and friends attributed to this breakup, that Kepa lost focus and started making a lot of mistakes dwindling his performances at games.
These reports are yet to be confirmed though as Kepa still has his girlfriend’s pictures on his social media.
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s Height
Chelsea’s goalkeeper stands tall at a height of 6 feet and 1 inch.
Here Are 5 Fast Facts About Kepa The Keeper
- He once refused to get off from the field after being marked for substitution during a match against Manchester City in the finals of the Carabao Cup.
- In 2019, he saved a penalty from Dani Parejo during a match played against Valencia.
- He loves to watch TV series, Motor GP races, and play video games.
- Some birds he trained won the Regional bird singing competition twice in 2008 and 2010.
- His contract with Chelsea FC is for 7 years and will expire in 2025.
Complete profile of Kepa Arrizabalaga
| Kepa Arrizabalaga | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta |
| Date of Birth | 3 October 1994 |
| Age | 30 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Birth place | Ondarroa, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Ethnicity | Basque |
| Profession | Professional footballer |
| Playing Position | Goalkeeper |
| Clubs | 2004–2012 Athletic Bilbao 2011–2013 Basconia 2012–2016 Bilbao Athletic 2014–2015 → Ponferradina (loan) 2015–2016 → Valladolid (loan) 2016–2018 Athletic Bilbao 2018– Chelsea 2012 Spain U18 2012 Spain U19 2013–2017 Spain U21 2017– Spain |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | NA |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse/Partner | NA |
| Girlfriend | Andrea Perez |
| Kids | NA |
| Religion | NA |
| Estimated Net Worth: | 18 Million Pound |
| Source of net worth | Football career |
| Height | Feet- (6ft 1 in) Meters- 1.86m Centimeters-186cm |
| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Black |
| Social media | Twitter |
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