Gerard Piqué

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Gerard Piqué born?February 2, 1987
2. Where was Gerard Piqué born?Barcelona, Spain
3. What is the primary role?Former professional footballer (centre-back)
4. What is the total major trophies?37
5. What position did Gerard Piqué play on the soccer field?Gerard Piqué was a centre‑back, a defender who protected the goal and helped start attacks from the back.
6. Which big trophies did Piqué win while playing for Barcelona?He helped Barcelona win two trebles, which include the league, cup, and Champions League, in 2008‑09 and 2014‑15. He also won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011.

Centre-back: A defensive player positioned centrally in the back line, tasked with preventing opposition attacks and initiating build-up play.
Treble: The achievement of winning three major trophies in a single season: typically the domestic league, domestic cup, and the premier continental club competition.
Caps: The number of official international matches a player has participated in for their national team.
UEFA Champions League: The premier annual club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), contested by top-division European clubs.