History of Ansu Fati in Timeline

Anssumane Fati Vieira, known as Ansu Fati, is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for FC Barcelona in La Liga. Born in Guinea-Bissau, he represents the Spain national team. Fati is known for his pace, technique, and finishing ability. He quickly rose through Barcelona's youth ranks, becoming one of the club's youngest-ever goalscorers. Despite facing injuries that have hampered his progress, he is considered one of the most promising young talents in world football.

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October 2002: Ansu Fati Born

In October 2002, Anssumane Fati Vieira, known as Ansu Fati, was born in Guinea-Bissau. He is a professional footballer who plays for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.

October 2002: Fati's Birth and Early Life

In October 2002, Ansu Fati was born in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. At the age of five, he moved to Seville with his family.

2012: Joined Barcelona's La Masia

In 2012, at the age of ten, Ansu Fati joined Barcelona's La Masia youth academy, a year after his brother had made the same move.

July 2019: Signed First Professional Contract with Barcelona

In July 2019, Ansu Fati signed his first professional contract with Barcelona, with a deal until 2022.

August 2019: Scored First Professional Goal

In August 2019, Ansu Fati scored his first professional goal for Barcelona against Osasuna, becoming the club's youngest-ever goalscorer.

September 2019: Youngest Player to Score and Assist in La Liga Match

On September 14, 2019, Ansu Fati became the youngest player in La Liga history to score and assist in the same match, during Barcelona's 5–2 win against Valencia.

September 2019: Granted Spanish Citizenship

On September 20, 2019, Ansu Fati was granted Spanish citizenship and renounced his Bissau-Guinean citizenship.

October 2019: Called Up to Spain Under-21 Team

In October 2019, Ansu Fati was called up to the Spain under-21 team following an injury to Carles Pérez.

February 2020: Youngest Player to Score a Brace in La Liga

In February 2020, Ansu Fati became the youngest player to score a brace in La Liga, scoring both goals in Barcelona's 2–1 win over Levante.

July 2020: 9000th goal and Sent Off Against Espanyol

In July 2020, Ansu Fati scored the 9,000th goal in Barcelona's history during a 4–1 win against Villarreal. Later in July 2020, he was sent off in a match against Espanyol.

August 2020: First Call Up to the Full Spain Squad

In August 2020, Ansu Fati received his first call up to the full Spain squad for the initial two matches of the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League.

September 2020: International Debut and Goal

In September 2020, Ansu Fati made his full international debut for Spain against Germany and scored his first international goal against Ukraine, becoming Spain's youngest-ever goalscorer.