History of Paulo Dybala in Timeline

Paulo Dybala is an Argentine professional soccer player known for his skills and attacking style. He plays for the Italian club Roma and the Argentina national team. Journalists praise his dribbling, speed, and ability to score goals.

November 1993: Birth of Paulo Dybala

Paulo Dybala was born in November 1993.

1993: Paulo Dybala is Born

Paulo Dybala was born in 1993, marking the beginning of his journey in the world of football.

2011: Dybala's Senior Club Debut

In 2011, Paulo Dybala began his senior club career playing for Instituto de Córdoba.

April 2012: Palermo President Announces Dybala Signing

On April 29, 2012, Palermo president Maurizio Zamparini announced the signing of Dybala, comparing him to Sergio Agüero. However, this was disputed by Instituto's general secretary.

July 2012: Early International Call-ups

Dybala received his first call-up to the Argentina under-20 team in July 2012, though he declined the invitation. Earlier, he had been called upon by the Argentina under-17 team for the XVI Pan American Games but did not participate in the tournament.

July 2012: Palermo Officially Confirms Dybala Signing

On July 20, 2012, Palermo officially announced the signing of Dybala on a four-year deal.

August 2012: Dybala Obtains Italian Citizenship

To facilitate his move to Palermo and comply with Serie A regulations on non-EU players, Dybala obtained Italian citizenship in August 2012 after an attempt to claim Polish citizenship through his grandfather proved too difficult.

November 2012: Dybala's Debut and First Goals for Palermo

Dybala made his debut for Palermo and, on November 11, 2012, scored his first and second goals for the club against Sampdoria.

2012: Dybala Signs with Palermo

At the age of 18, Dybala signed with Palermo in 2012.

2014: Dybala Named One of the Most Promising Young Players

Dybala was recognized for his talent in 2014 when Don Balón included him in their list of the 100 most promising young players born after 1993.

2014: Dybala's Breakout Season

The 2014–15 Serie A season marked Dybala's breakthrough, scoring ten goals in the first half of the season and forming a strong partnership with Franco Vázquez. He finished the season with 13 goals and 10 assists, becoming one of the league's top assist providers.

June 2015: Juventus Officially Signs Dybala

Juventus announced the signing of Dybala on a five-year deal on June 4, 2015.

August 2015: Dybala's Debut and First Goals for Juventus

Dybala made his debut for Juventus as a substitute against Lazio in the Supercoppa Italiana on August 8, 2015, scoring a goal in a 2-0 victory. He scored his first league goal for the club on August 30, 2015, against Roma.

September 2015: First Senior National Team Call-up

Dybala's talent earned him his first call-up to the Argentina senior team in September 2015, under the management of Gerardo Martino.

October 2015: Senior International Debut

Dybala made his debut for the Argentina senior team in October 2015, coming off the bench to replace Carlos Tevez in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Paraguay.

2015: Dybala's International Debut for Argentina

At the age of 21, Dybala made his senior international debut for Argentina in 2015.

2015: Dybala Joins Juventus

Dybala signed with Juventus in 2015.

February 2016: Dybala's First Champions League Goal

On February 23, 2016, Dybala scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in a draw against Bayern Munich.

May 2016: Exclusion from Copa America Centenario Squad

Despite his growing reputation, Dybala was left out of Argentina's squad for the Copa América Centenario in May 2016.

September 2016: Red Card in World Cup Qualifier

Dybala received a red card in the first half of a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in September 2016, after receiving a second yellow card.

2016: Dybala Declines Number 10 Jersey and Takes on a New Role

Following Paul Pogba's departure, Dybala was offered the number 10 jersey but declined, preferring to keep his number 21. Under manager Massimiliano Allegri's new formation, he took on a deeper playmaking role, resulting in a decrease in his goalscoring but an increase in his defensive and creative contributions.

2016: Start of the 2016-17 Season

This date marks the beginning of the 2016-17 season, during which Dybala received recognition and achieved significant milestones.

April 2017: Dybala Shines Against Barcelona and Renews Contract

Dybala scored two goals against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on April 11, 2017, leading Juventus to a 3-0 victory. He renewed his contract with Juventus until 2022 on April 13, 2017.

June 2017: Assist in Friendly Win

Dybala provided an assist for Joaquín Correa in a friendly match against Singapore in June 2017, contributing to Argentina's resounding 6-0 victory.

August 2017: Dybala's Recognition and Hat-tricks

Dybala was named a finalist for the Forward of the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League season award and was confirmed to wear the number 10 shirt for Juventus. He scored his first and second hat-tricks in Serie A, the latter in his 100th appearance for Juventus.

2017: Roberto Baggio Recognizes Dybala's Potential

In 2017, Italian football legend Roberto Baggio identified Dybala as the future number 10, highlighting the young player's potential and skill.

March 2018: Dybala Achieves 100th Career Goal and 150th Serie A Appearance

Dybala scored his 100th career goal in a match against Udinese and made his 150th appearance in Serie A against SPAL.

May 2018: Inclusion in World Cup Squad

Dybala was named in Argentina's preliminary squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in May 2018 and was later included in the final 23-man squad by manager Jorge Sampaoli.

September 2018: Dybala's 100th Serie A Appearance for Juventus

On September 1, 2018, Dybala made his 100th Serie A appearance for Juventus in a match against Parma.

2018: Allegri Deploys Dybala in a Variety of Roles

By 2018, then-Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri had utilized Dybala's versatility by playing him as a "mezzala", a box-to-box midfielder, due to his work rate and involvement in building attacking plays.

2018: Dybala Plays in the World Cup

Dybala appeared in the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

2018: Limited Role in World Cup

Dybala was included in Argentina's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup but only made one appearance, coming on as a substitute in the group stage match against Croatia, which Argentina lost 3-0.

2018: World Cup Qualification and Early Exit

Dybala was part of the Argentina team that participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, although his involvement in the tournament itself was limited.

2018: Transfer Speculation

Following a disappointing 2018-2019 season, rumors circulated about Dybala's potential move to Premier League clubs Manchester United and Tottenham. However, he remained with Juventus for the subsequent season.

May 2019: Copa America Bronze Medal

Dybala was part of the Argentina squad that secured a third-place finish at the 2019 Copa América. He provided an assist in the final group stage match against Qatar and scored a goal in the third-place playoff against Chile, helping Argentina win the bronze medal.

October 2019: Breakthrough at Juventus

Despite a slow start under new manager Maurizio Sarri, Dybala secured a place in the starting lineup for Juventus and scored his first goal of the season in October 2019, contributing to a significant 2-1 victory against rivals Inter Milan. This win propelled Juventus to the top of the Serie A table.

2019: Dybala Competes in Copa América

Dybala played in the 2019 Copa América.

2019: Serie A MVP Award

Dybala's performance in the 2019-2020 season earned him the Serie A MVP award, highlighting his significant contribution to Juventus's success.

October 2020: Return to Action and Champions League Goal

Dybala marked his return to action in October 2020, coming off the bench in Juventus's opening Champions League match, a successful 2-0 win against Dynamo Kyiv. He then scored his first goal of the season in a resounding 4-1 Champions League victory over Ferencváros in November.

2020: Coppa Italia Final & Serie A MVP

In the 2020 Coppa Italia final, Dybala and Juventus faced a heartbreaking defeat to Napoli. The match went to a penalty shootout after a goalless draw, where Dybala missed his penalty kick, contributing to Napoli's victory. Despite the loss, Dybala's outstanding performance throughout the season earned him the prestigious Serie A MVP award for 2019-2020. He played a pivotal role in Juventus's ninth consecutive Serie A title win, finishing the season with 11 goals and 6 assists.

April 2021: Return from Injury & 100th Goal for Juventus

After a period sidelined due to injury, Dybala made a triumphant return in April 2021, scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 home victory against Napoli. He further cemented his legacy by scoring his 100th goal for Juventus in all competitions in May 2021, during a 3-1 win over Sassuolo. This achievement marked him as the first non-European player to reach this milestone.

March 2022: Juventus Announces Departure

Juventus CEO Maurizio Arrivabene announced in March 2022 that the club would not be renewing Dybala's contract, which was set to expire in the summer. This decision was attributed to changes in the club's project following the arrival of striker Dušan Vlahović.

May 2022: Departure from Juventus

Dybala announced his departure from Juventus via social media in May 2022, stating that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. In his final home game for Juventus, against Lazio, he was substituted in the 78th minute and received a heartfelt standing ovation from the crowd.

June 2022: Finalissima Champion

Dybala scored Argentina's final goal in a 3-0 win over reigning European Champions Italy in the 2022 Finalissima at Wembley Stadium, further solidifying his place in Argentinian football history.

July 2022: Signing with Roma

Dybala signed a three-year contract with Roma in July 2022, marking a new chapter in his career.

2022: Dybala Wins the World Cup

Dybala participated in the 2022 World Cup and emerged victorious with Argentina.

2022: World Cup Champion

Dybala was a crucial part of Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning campaign. He made a significant appearance in the semi-final against Croatia, coming on as a substitute in a 3-0 victory. In the final against France, he was brought on as a substitute just before the penalty shootout. He played a key role in defense and scored his penalty, contributing to Argentina's 4-2 shootout win and securing the World Cup title.

2022: Dybala Transfers to Roma

In 2022, Dybala joined Roma.

2022: End of Dybala's Contract Extension

This date signifies the end of Dybala's contract extension with Juventus, which he signed in April 2017.

2023: Debut for Roma & Europa League Final Goal

Dybala made his debut for Roma in a 1-0 away win against Salernitana in August 2023, marking the beginning of his journey with the club. In May 2023, he scored the opening goal in the UEFA Europa League final against Sevilla, though Roma ultimately lost the match on penalties.

2024: 50th Goal for Roma & First Hat-trick

In April 2024, Dybala achieved a significant milestone by scoring his 50th goal for Roma during a 2-1 victory against AC Milan in the UEFA Europa League Quarter-Finals. He continued his impressive form by scoring his first hat-trick for the club in August 2024, contributing to a thrilling 3-2 home win against Torino in Serie A.