2026 FIFA WORLD CUP · JUNE 11 – JULY 19 · USA · CANADA · MEXICO

Rodrigo De Paul — Atletico Madrid Midfielder, Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026

🇦🇷 Argentina · Atletico Madrid

Rodrigo De Paul

Age
31May 24, 1994
Position
Midfielder
Club
Atletico MadridSince 2021-07
Country
Argentina
Instagram @rodridepaul

QUICK FACTS

  • ·Born May 24, 1994 in Sarandí, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • ·Key member of Argentina's 2022 World Cup-winning squad
  • ·Atlético Madrid's box-to-box engine since 2021
  • ·Covered by tattoos — among the most tattooed players in world football
  • ·Dating Latin pop superstar Tini Stoessel — South America's most followed celebrity couple
  • ·Previously married to Camila Homs (2022 divorce); father of two
  • ·Known for tireless pressing and late bursting runs into the box
  • ·Wears No. 5 at Atlético Madrid

Is Rodrigo De Paul single, dating or married?

Yes, Rodrigo De Paul is in a relationship with Tini Stoessel.

Last verified: May 2026.

Who is Tini Stoessel?

Tini Stoessel is one of Latin America's biggest music stars — a singer, actress, and cultural icon with hundreds of millions of streams and a fanbase that spans continents. Born in Buenos Aires, she rose to fame as the star of Disney's 'Violetta' before launching a hugely successful solo music career that has made her one of the most streamed Spanish-language artists in the world. Her relationship with Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul united the worlds of football and pop music, creating one of the most talked-about celebrity couples in South America.

ABOUT

Rodrigo De Paul is the relentless engine of Argentina's midfield — a combative, intelligent box-to-box midfielder who was central to Argentina's journey to World Cup glory in 2022. Known for his tenacious pressing, incisive passing, and ability to win battles all over the pitch, De Paul embodies the fighting spirit of La Albiceleste. Off the pitch, his relationship with Latin pop superstar Tini Stoessel is one of the most-followed celebrity romances in South America.

WORLD CUP 2026 OUTLOOK

Rodrigo De Paul arrives at the 2026 World Cup as a reigning champion and one of the most important non-superstars in world football. Argentina's title defence hinges on the ability of players like De Paul to handle the dirty work — the pressing, the running, the battling — so that Messi can create and Álvarez can finish. De Paul's relentless energy in the central midfield battle is as important to Argentina as any flashier player in the squad. As the reigning champions, every opponent will be motivated to knock them out — and De Paul's warrior mentality will be central to keeping the dream alive.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is Rodrigo De Paul dating?
Rodrigo De Paul has been in a relationship with Tini Stoessel — the Argentine pop star — since 2022. Tini (real name Martina Stoessel) has millions of followers across Latin America and is one of the continent's most prominent celebrities. The couple are widely considered one of the most high-profile celebrity romances in South America.
How old is De Paul at the 2026 World Cup?
Rodrigo De Paul will be 32 years old during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (born May 24, 1994).
What is De Paul's Instagram?
His official Instagram handle is @rodridepaul.

Last verified: May 2026

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