SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

PAULO DYBALA
PAULO DYBALA
PAULO DYBALA
Argentina flag
Number
#16
Nationality
Argentina
Team
ARGENTINA (World Cup 2018)
Coach
LIONEL SCALONI
Position
A (Attacker)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 6 5 7 7 7 7 45 0.5 £9M

Paulo Dybala — Player Profile

  • Full name: Paulo Bruno Exequiel Dybala
  • Date of birth: November 15, 1993
  • Place of birth: Laguna Larga, Córdoba, Argentina
  • Nationality: Argentine (also holds Polish and Italian ancestry)
  • Position: Forward / Attacking midfielder (typically second striker / left-sided forward)
  • Preferred foot: Left

Club career (highlights)

  • Instituto (Argentina) — Youth and professional debut; made first-team breakthrough in early career.
  • Palermo (Italy) — Transferred in 2012; developed as a creative forward in Serie A.
  • Juventus (Italy) — 2015–2022: became a key creative attacker, won multiple Serie A titles, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana; known for dribbling, vision and set-piece skill.
  • AS Roma (Italy) — 2022–2023: continued playing in Serie A.
  • Inter Miami (USA) — Joined in 2023: competed in MLS and CONCACAF competitions.

Argentina national team

  • Debut: 2015
  • Role: Squad player and occasional starter — used as an attacking option off the left or through the middle.
  • Major tournaments: Part of Argentina squads in Copa América and FIFA World Cup cycles; contributed to team depth with goals and creative play.
  • Style for the national team: Combines close control, quick combinations, and set-piece ability to link with striking partners and wingers.

Playing style & strengths

  • Excellent close control, dribbling in tight spaces and quick changes of direction.
  • Creative playmaker with good vision and passing to create chances.
  • Capable of scoring from long range, late runs into the box and free kicks.
  • Often deployed as a support striker or inside forward, linking midfield and attack.

Notable achievements

  • Multiple Serie A titles with Juventus.
  • Copa América and/or World Cup involvement with Argentina squads during his international career (contributed as squad member across tournaments).
  • Individual recognition for technique, creativity and set-piece proficiency during peak years in Italy.

Career status

Paulo Dybala remains an experienced attacking player known for technical ability and creativity, with a career spanning top clubs in Italy and play for the Argentina national team.