Pedrito Juárez
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pedro Juárez Monti | ||
| Date of birth | 17 February 2014 | ||
| Place of birth | Salta Province, Argentina | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barcelona | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| –2021 | Atlètic Sant Just | ||
| 2021– | Barcelona | ||
Pedro Juárez Monti (born 17 February 2014) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a midfielder for Barcelona.
Early life
Juárez was born on 17 February 2014. The son of Gonzalo and Maria, he has a brother. Born in Salta Province, Argentina, he moved with his family to California, United States. Subsequently, he moved with his family to Barcelona, Spain in 2020.[1]
Growing up, he regarded Argentina internationals Carlos Tevez, Juan Román Riquelme, and Lionel Messi as his football idols and supported Argentine side Gimnasia y Tiro.[2]
Career
As a youth player, Juárez joined the youth academy of Spanish side Atlètic Sant Just. Following his stint there, he joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Barcelona in 2021.
Style of play
Juárez plays as a midfielder. Known for his dribbling ability, he has received comparisons to Argentina international Lionel Messi.[3]
References
- ↑ "Conocé a Pedrito Juárez, el salteño al que comparan con Messi en el Barcelona" [Meet Pedrito Juárez, the man from Salta who is being compared to Messi at Barcelona] (in Spanish). El Tribuno. 12 November 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "El secreto detrás de Pedrito Juárez, el argentino de 10 años que maravilla al Barcelona: el método casero para potenciar su habilidad" [The secret behind Pedrito Juárez, the 10-year-old Argentinian who is dazzling Barcelona: the homemade method to enhance his skill] (in Spanish). Infobae. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2026.
- ↑ "El impacto de otro Pedro prodigioso, un argentino que pisa fuerte en La Masia" [The impact of another prodigious Pedro, an Argentinian who is making a strong impression at La Masia] (in Spanish). Sport. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 31 May 2026.