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- The number of footballers married to older women has been increasing as years go by
- Interestingly, some football stars have married women older than them by ten years
- Cesc Fabregas’ wife, Daniella Semaan, is eleven years older than the star midfielder.
The number of footballers married to older women has been increasing as years go by. These stars are in stable relationships and are changing the narrative that a man must be older than his wife for the marriage to last.
Interestingly, some football stars have married women older than them by ten years. Former FC Barcelona and Spain’s centre-back Gerard Pique was among footballers married to older women. However, the 2010 World Cup winner broke up with his wife Shakira in 2022 after being together for eleven years. Shakira is ten years older than Pique.
With that short introduction, let’s take a look at top football players married to women older than them.
1. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
At the peak of his career Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of the best strikers the football world has ever seen. The Swedish international spent his career playing for top European clubs such as Juventus, Inter Milan, FC Barcelona, Manchester United and AC Milan.
Zlatan is among famous footballers whose wives’ are way older than them. Helena Seger is Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s wife. The two have been together for nearly 20 years now. Helena is 12 years older than Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but they still have the chemistry of love between them.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and his wife Helena Seger who is twelve years older than him. Photo/ Seher.
The bold and fearless Zlatan Ibrahimovic met with Helena Seger at a parking space in 2002. Zlatan had packed his Ferrari next to Helena’s car. They began talking in the parking zone, and that’s how their relationship began. As of now, Zlatan and Helena have two children; Maximilian and Vincent Ibrahimovic. Helena is a successful businesswoman and has a net worth of over $160 million.
2. Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is one of the most successful players of his generation. The Spaniard boasts winning numerous trophies, including the FIFA World Cup.
Fabregas is in a love relationship with Daniella Semaan. The two married in 2018 and have three children; Capri, Leonardo and Lia Fabregas. However, Daniella has two other children from her previous relationship with Elie Taktouk (1998-2011).
Cesc Fabregas is 11 years younger than Daniella Semaan. The two first met in Nozomi, a Japanese restaurant in London’s super-wealthy Knightsbridge area. Daniella approached Fabregas’ table, where they began talking and later exchanged phone numbers.
Cesc Fabregas and his wife Daniella Semaan. Photo/ Daily Star.
3. Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos is one of the finest defenders of the modern generation. The Real Madrid legend represented Spain in four FIFA World Cup tournaments, winning the trophy in 2010.
Ramos, one of the footballers married to older women, is the husband of Spanish TV presenter and reporter Pilar Rubio. Rubio and Ramos started their relationship back in 2012 after the two met at the “Se lo que hicisteis” show. Ramos was the first to contact Rubio leading to the start of their love life.
Rubio is eight years older than Ramos, but that hasn’t stopped the couple from living a good life. They have four children together.
5. David De Gea
Currently plying his trade in the Serie A with Fiorentina, there’s no doubting the fact that David De Gea is one of the finest goalkeepers in the world. Best known for his time with Atletico Madrid and Manchester United, the Spain international is a hero when standing in goal. He has won several individual awards as well as titles.
David de Gea is five years younger than his wife Edurna Garcia. The couple is blessed with one child. Photo/ YouTube.
Outside the pitch, De Gea is living his dream life with the woman of his dreams who happens to be Edurna Garcia. De Gea and Garcia have been together since 2010 and their relationship keeps getting better even though the goalkeeper is five years younger than his wife. They married in Menorca on July 1, 2023 and have a daughter named Yanay who was born in 2021.
When De Gea is busy with his training, Garcia is also focusing on her acting career. She is also a singer and a TV presenter.
