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Pablo Marí Villar (born 31 August 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal.
Key Information
Marí graduated from Mallorca's youth academy and played for various clubs throughout his career, in Spain, the Netherlands, Brazil, England and Italy. He won the Copa Libertadores and Série A in 2019 with Flamengo, and was included in the Série A Team of the Year that year.
Career
[edit]Mallorca
[edit]Born in Almussafes, Valencian Community,[4] Marí was a product of RCD Mallorca's youth system. He made his debut as a senior with the reserves at the age of just 17, going on to spend several seasons in the third division.[citation needed]
Marí made his first appearance with the first team on 7 December 2011, playing 30 minutes in a 2–2 draw against Granada CF after coming off the bench for fellow youth graduate Pedro Bigas.[5] On 5 May 2012 he played his second La Liga game, again acting as a substitute in a 1–0 home win over Levante UD.[6]
Marí continued to be almost exclusively associated with the B-side until the end of his spell in the Balearic Islands.[citation needed]
Gimnàstic
[edit]On 2 September 2013, Marí signed a contract with Gimnàstic de Tarragona also in the third level.[7] He made his debut for the Catalans on 12 October, starting and conceding a penalty in a 2–2 draw at CD Olímpic de Xàtiva.[8]
Marí scored his first goal for Nàstic on 1 December 2013, the winner in a 2–1 home victory against Levante UD B.[9] On 25 June 2015, after achieving promotion to Segunda División, he signed a new three-year deal with the club.[4]
Marí scored his first professional goal on 30 August 2015, netting his team's first in a 2–1 away defeat of CD Tenerife.[10]
Manchester City
[edit]On 15 August 2016, Marí was transferred to Premier League side Manchester City.[11] A day later, he was loaned to Girona FC in a season-long deal.[12]
In the following two campaigns, still owned by City, Marí played with NAC Breda (Dutch Eredivisie, where he was team captain)[13][14] and Deportivo de La Coruña (Spanish second tier).[15]
Flamengo
[edit]On 11 July 2019, Marí signed with Flamengo on a contract through 2022,[16] for an approximate fee of €1.3 million (or R$5.5 million).[17] He became the third Spanish player for the Brazilian club, after goalkeeper Talladas in the late 1930s and forward José Ufarte in the 1960s.[18] He made his debut as a starter on 28 July in a Série A match against Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas at the Maracanã Stadium, a 3–2 win;[19] he quickly established himself in the first team, with manager Jorge Jesus pairing him with Rodrigo Caio.[20]
Marí scored his first goal for the Mengão on 25 August 2019 with a volley inside the box in a 3–0 away victory over Ceará Sporting Club.[21] His second in the league came on 7 September, this time with a header against Avaí FC in a 3–0 win at Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha.[22] In November, he became the first Spaniard to win the Copa Libertadores, the major South American club competition.[23] Marí made headlines for wearing the number 24 in the Copa Libertadores, as the number is subject to a homophobic taboo in Brazil.[24][25][26]
Arsenal
[edit]On 29 January 2020, Marí joined English Premier League club Arsenal on loan until the end of the season, with an option for Arsenal to make the deal permanent in the summer.[27] Arsenal's technical director Edu said: "Pablo is an experienced player who will provide us with additional defensive quality. We have been monitoring Pablo’s career for a while and we are very pleased to have reached agreement with Flamengo for him to join us initially until the end of our season."[28] Marí made two appearances for Arsenal, a 2–0 FA Cup win at Portsmouth and a 1–0 Premier League win at home to West Ham, before the season was suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed]
On 17 June 2020, Marí was injured playing in a 3–0 defeat at Manchester City, in the first game of the league restart. Arsenal confirmed post-match he would miss the remainder of the season with a "significant" ankle injury.[29] Despite this injury, Arsenal announced on 24 June that Marí would join the club permanently for an undisclosed fee on 1 July, upon the opening of the summer transfer window.[30]
On 3 December 2020, Marí scored his first goal for Arsenal in a 4–1 home win over Rapid Wien in the UEFA Europa League.[31] Mari only made 28 appearances for the club.[32]
Mari appeared in the Amazon Original sports docuseries All or Nothing: Arsenal, which documented the club activities during the 2021–22 season.
Loans to Udinese and Monza
[edit]On 20 January 2022, Marí joined Serie A club Udinese on loan until the end of the 2021–22 season.[33]
On 11 August, he was loaned to newly promoted Serie A side Monza.[34] Marì made his debut for Monza on 14 August, as a starter in a 2–1 Serie A defeat to Torino.[35]
Monza
[edit]On 4 May 2023, Monza signed Marí on a permanent deal after they activated his release clause after they secured safety following their 1–1 draw at home to Roma.[36][37]
Fiorentina
[edit]On 28 January 2025, Marí signed for fellow Italian club Fiorentina on a permanent deal. His arrival meant that he reunited with his former manager at Monza Raffaele Palladino.[38]
Al Hilal
[edit]On 10 January 2026, Marí joined Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, on a six-months contract with an option to extend.[39]
Personal life
[edit]Marí and his wife Veronica Chacon have a son, Pablo Jr. (b. 2018).[40]
Stabbing
[edit]On 27 October 2022, Marí was stabbed and injured at a Carrefour supermarket in Assago, Metropolitan City of Milan. He was taken to hospital conscious and not in a serious condition. Monza's CEO Adriano Galliani stated: "His life is not in danger, he should recover quickly". A man was killed during the attack and four others were injured. The perpetrator was a man with mental health problems.[41][42]
Career statistics
[edit]| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Mallorca B | 2010–11 | Segunda División B | 19 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 1 | ||||
| 2011–12 | Segunda División B | 22 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 1 | |||||
| 2012–13 | Segunda División B | 28 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 1 | |||||
| Total | 69 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 3 | ||
| Mallorca | 2011–12 | La Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2012–13 | La Liga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Gimnàstic | 2013–14 | Segunda División B | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 6[c] | 0 | 32 | 2 | ||
| 2014–15 | Segunda División B | 35 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 2[c] | 0 | 39 | 3 | |||
| 2015–16 | Segunda División | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 25 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 83 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 96 | 6 | ||
| Manchester City | 2016–17 | Premier League | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | |||||
| 2017–18 | Premier League | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018–19 | Premier League | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Girona (loan) | 2016–17 | Segunda División | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| NAC Breda (loan) | 2017–18 | Eredivisie | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 32 | 3 | |||
| Deportivo La Coruña (loan) | 2018–19 | Segunda División | 37 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1[d] | 0 | 38 | 2 | ||
| Flamengo | 2019 | Série A | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 6[e] | 1 | 2[f] | 0 | 30 | 3 | |
| Arsenal (loan) | 2019–20 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| Arsenal | 2020–21 | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5[g] | 1 | — | 16 | 1 | |
| 2021–22 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 | |||
| Arsenal total | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | ||
| Udinese (loan) | 2021–22 | Serie A | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | |||
| Monza (loan) | 2022–23 | Serie A | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 31 | 1 | |||
| Monza | 2023–24 | Serie A | 34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 35 | 0 | |||
| 2024–25 | Serie A | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 21 | 0 | ||||
| Monza total | 83 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 1 | ||
| Fiorentina | 2024–25 | Serie A | 13 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | |||
| 2025–26 | Serie A | 11 | 0 | — | — | 5[h] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | — | 29 | 0 | ||||
| Al Hilal | 2025–26 | Saudi Pro League | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[i] | 0 | — | 7 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 393 | 19 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 435 | 21 | ||
- ^ Includes Copa del Rey, KNVB Cup, Copa do Brasil, Coppa Italia
- ^ Includes EFL Cup
- ^ a b Appearances in Segunda División B play-offs
- ^ Appearance in La Liga play-offs
- ^ Appearances in Copa Libertadores
- ^ Appearances in FIFA Club World Cup
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ^ Appearances in UEFA Conference League
- ^ Appearances in AFC Champions League Elite
Honours
[edit]Flamengo
Arsenal
Individual
- Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2019[48]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2019[49]
References
[edit]- ^ "FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019: List of Players: CR Flamengo" (PDF). FIFA. 5 December 2019. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 December 2019.
- ^ "Pablo Marí: Overview". Premier League. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
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- ^ a b "Pablo Marí renova per tres temporades" [Pablo Marí renews for three seasons] (in Catalan). Gimnàstic Tarragona. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ "Hemed penalty rescues restarted game". ESPN Soccernet. 7 December 2011. Archived from the original on 24 November 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ "Mallorca gain six appeal". ESPN Soccernet. 5 May 2012. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ "Pablo Marí fitxa pel Nàstic" [Pablo Marí signs for Nàstic] (in Catalan). Gimnàstic Tarragona. 2 September 2013. Retrieved 3 September 2013.
- ^ "Olímpic 2–2 Nàstic" (in Catalan). Gimnàstic Tarragona. 12 October 2013. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
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- ^ "Le vuelven a voltear un marcador" [They allow another comeback]. Marca (in Spanish). 30 August 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ^ "Pablo Marí fitxa pel Manchester City FC" [Pablo Marí signs for Manchester City FC] (in Catalan). Gimnàstic Tarragona. 15 August 2016. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ "El central Pablo Marí llega al Girona" [Stopper Pablo Marí arrives at Girona] (in Spanish). Girona FC. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2016.
- ^ López, Víctor (16 November 2017). "Pablo Marí brilla en el NAC Breda e interesa en la Premier" [Pablo Marí shines at NAC Breda and catches the Premier's eye]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Loan watch: Cup joy for Roberts' Celtic". Manchester City F.C. 27 November 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2018.
- ^ "Pablo Marí, nuevo jugador del Deportivo" [Pablo Marí, new Deportivo player] (in Spanish). Deportivo La Coruña. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2018.
- ^ @Flamengo (11 July 2019). "Tem novidade no Mengão. O zagueiro espanhol Pablo Marí, de 25 anos, é o nosso novo reforço. Ele foi comprado junto ao Manchester City e assinou contrato com o Mais Querido até dezembro de 2022. Seja bem-vindo! Muito sucesso com o Manto Sagrado! 🔴⚫️ #CRF" [News at Mengão. Spanish stopper Pablo Marí, aged 25, is our new addition. He was acquired from Manchester City and signed a contract with The Dearest until December 2022. Welcome! All the best at the Holy Cloak! 🔴⚫️ #CRF] (Tweet) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 11 July 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Pablo Marí chega por R$5,5 milhões e após Jorge Jesus desaprovar Zapata" [Pablo Marí arrives for R$5,5 million and after Jorge Jesus says no to Zapata]. ESPN Brasil (in Portuguese). 11 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Quem é Pablo Marí, terceiro espanhol da história do Flamengo; veja lances do zagueiro" [Who is Pablo Marí, third Spaniard in the history of Flamengo; see stopper in action] (in Portuguese). Jovem Pan. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "De virada, Flamengo vence clássico com o Botafogo pelo Brasileirão" [In comeback style, Flamengo win classic with Botafogo for the Brasileirão] (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 28 July 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2019.
- ^ Mota, Cahê (18 October 2019). "Espanhol incansável: com mais de 24h de futebol, Pablo Marí puxa fila em maratona do Flamengo" [Tireless Spaniard: with more than 24h of football, Pablo Marí pulls rank in Flamengo marathon] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Flamengo vence Ceará com gol de bicicleta de Arrascaeta e vira líder" [Flamengo beat Ceará with bicycle kick from Arrascaeta and are now leaders] (in Portuguese). Região Online. 25 August 2019. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 23 November 2019.
- ^ "Com primeiro gol de Reinier e mais um de Gabriel, Flamengo vence o Avaí por 3 a 0 no Mané Garrincha" [With first goal from Reinier and another one from Gabriel, Flamengo beat Avaí 3 to 0 at the Mané Garrincha] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 7 September 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
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- ^ Serrado, Bernardo; Juppa, Fabio (19 January 2020). "Número tabu: camisa 24 é rejeitada no futebol brasileiro" [Taboo number: number 24 shirt is rejected in Brazilian football] (in Portuguese). Globo Esporte. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
- ^ Ames, Nick; Hytner, David (29 January 2020). "Arsenal sign Pablo Marí on loan from Flamengo and close on Cédric Soares". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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- ^ "Pablo Mari: 'Significant' ankle injury adds to Arsenal's injury crisis in defence". Sky Sports. 24 June 2020. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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- ^ "UFFICIALE – Pablo Marì è un nuovo difensore del Monza". Fantacalcio (in Italian). 11 August 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
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- ^ Pablo Marí at WorldFootball.net
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Club career
Mallorca
Pablo Marí Villar was born on 31 August 1993 in Almussafes, a municipality in the Valencian Community of Spain. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in football, eventually joining the youth academy of RCD Mallorca in 2006 at the age of 13. There, he progressed through the club's developmental ranks, honing his skills as a centre-back known for his composure and ball-playing ability. In 2011, Marí was promoted to Mallorca's reserve team, RCD Mallorca B, competing in the Tercera División (Segunda División B Group III). During the 2011–12 season, he made 28 appearances for the B team, scoring once and contributing to their efforts in the third tier. This period marked his transition to senior football, where he gained valuable experience in competitive matches. Marí earned his first-team debut with Mallorca's senior squad on 7 December 2011, coming on as a substitute for the final 30 minutes in a 2–2 La Liga draw against Granada CF at the Estadi de Son Moix. He made a second and final appearance for the first team on 5 May 2012, again as a late substitute in a 1–0 home victory over Levante UD. These limited outings in the top flight highlighted his potential but also the challenges of breaking into a competitive senior lineup. Marí's time at Mallorca concluded in the summer of 2013 when his contract expired, leading to a free transfer departure amid the club's ongoing financial difficulties, including recent emergence from administration and severe budget constraints following relegation from La Liga. This paved the way for his next career step at Gimnàstic de Tarragona.Gimnàstic
In July 2013, following trials, Pablo Marí signed a three-year contract with Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the Spanish third tier (Segunda División B), joining from RCD Mallorca B as a promising centre-back seeking regular senior football. He quickly integrated into the first team, making his debut on 12 October 2013 in a league match. Over three seasons from 2013 to 2016, Marí established himself as a reliable defender, accumulating 96 appearances and scoring 6 goals across all competitions while primarily operating as a left-footed centre-back. In his debut 2013–14 campaign, he featured in 32 matches, including 23 in the Segunda División B Group III and 6 in the promotion playoffs, contributing 2 goals as the team fell short of elevation. The following 2014–15 season marked his breakthrough, with 39 total outings—35 in the league where he netted 3 goals—and a pivotal role in the playoff campaign that secured promotion to the Segunda División after defeating Huracán Valencia in the final. His consistent performances, including strong aerial duels and defensive organization honed from youth experience at Mallorca, were instrumental in the club's ascent. Adapting to the higher level in 2015–16, Marí made 25 appearances in the Segunda División, scoring once, as Gimnàstic consolidated their position mid-table. Upon the expiry of his contract in summer 2016, he departed the club, drawing interest from higher-division teams due to his maturity and versatility at age 22. The official club statement praised his commitment and key contributions over 90 competitive matches, wishing him success in his next chapter.Manchester City
Marí joined Manchester City from Gimnàstic de Tarragona on 15 August 2016 for a reported fee of €200,000, signing a four-year contract after impressing with steady performances in Spain's Segunda División that showcased his potential as a composed left-footed centre-back. Assigned squad number 31, he never made a competitive first-team appearance during his three years at the club, instead focusing on development through successive loans under Pep Guardiola's management. Marí's first loan was to Girona for the 2016–17 season in Spain's Segunda División, where he made 8 league appearances without scoring as the team secured promotion to La Liga via the play-offs. The following year, he moved to NAC Breda in the Netherlands for the full 2017–18 Eredivisie campaign, featuring in 31 league matches and scoring 3 goals while helping the side in their ultimately unsuccessful fight against relegation, finishing 17th. In 2018–19, Marí was loaned to Deportivo La Coruña in the Segunda División, where he appeared in 37 league games and netted 2 goals amid the club's severe financial difficulties, which included wage delays and points deductions, culminating in relegation to the third tier. After returning from loan, Manchester City sold him to Flamengo in July 2019 for €1.7 million, effectively ending his stint without breaking into the senior squad.[6]Flamengo
In July 2019, Pablo Marí transferred from Manchester City to Flamengo for a fee of €1.7 million, signing a two-year contract. He rapidly integrated into the squad managed by Jorge Jesus, establishing himself as a key ball-playing centre-back who excelled in build-up play and supporting a high defensive line. His previous loan experiences in competitive leagues had equipped him to adapt swiftly to Flamengo's demanding style. During his time with Flamengo in 2019, Marí featured in 30 matches across the Brazilian Série A, Copa Libertadores, and FIFA Club World Cup, scoring three goals. He played a pivotal role in the team's defensive organization and possession-based approach, contributing to Flamengo's unbeaten run in the latter stages of the season. Marí was instrumental in Flamengo's triumph in the 2019 Copa Libertadores, starting in the final against River Plate on 23 November, where his team secured a 2–1 victory to claim the continental title. He also helped win the 2019 Brazilian Série A championship, appearing in 22 league matches and scoring twice. His performances earned him a spot in the 2019 Brazilian Série A Team of the Year as selected by the Brazilian Football Confederation. Marí left Flamengo in January 2020 following interest from European clubs, having boosted his reputation on the international stage through these successes.[7]Arsenal
In January 2020, Arsenal signed Pablo Marí on an initial loan from Flamengo, with an option to make the deal permanent; the move was triggered by Marí's strong performances in Flamengo's successful 2019 campaign, including their Copa Libertadores triumph. The Spaniard made his debut for the club on 2 March 2020, starting in a 2–0 FA Cup fifth-round victory away to Portsmouth, where he impressed with his composure in a youthful lineup. His first Premier League appearance followed a week later in a 1–0 home win over West Ham United. Marí featured in 28 matches across all competitions during his time at Arsenal, scoring once—a header in a 4–1 UEFA Europa League group-stage win over Rapid Wien on 3 December 2020. He contributed to Arsenal's FA Cup campaign in the 2019–20 season, starting the quarter-final against Portsmouth, but suffered a serious ankle injury in a 3–0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City on 17 June 2020, ruling him out of the semi-final and the final victory over Chelsea. In the 2020–21 season, he started regularly early on, partnering David Luiz, but his role diminished as the team bolstered its defense with arrivals like Gabriel Magalhães and Ben White, limiting him to just three Premier League starts that campaign. With opportunities scarce under Mikel Arteta, Marí was loaned to Serie A side Udinese in January 2022 for the remainder of the 2021–22 season, where he made 15 league appearances and scored twice despite some injury setbacks. He then joined AC Monza on a season-long loan in August 2022, with an obligation to buy if they avoided relegation; Marí played 31 Serie A matches, providing defensive stability as Monza secured a 11th-place finish and triggered the permanent clause. This effectively ended his Arsenal tenure after two and a half years, having made the initial loan permanent in June 2020 for a total fee of €8 million on a contract until 2023.[8]Monza
Following a successful loan spell at Monza during his Arsenal tenure, Pablo Marí completed a permanent transfer to the club from Arsenal on 30 June 2023 for a reported fee of €6 million. Across his full tenure with Monza from 2022 to 2025, the Spanish centre-back made 83 appearances in Serie A and scored 1 goal.[9] In the 2023–24 Serie A season, Marí established himself as a defensive mainstay, appearing in 34 matches and contributing to the team's survival with a 12th-place finish, accumulating 45 points. Noted for his leadership qualities and strong aerial ability, he helped anchor the backline amid the demands of mid-table competition in Italy. Marí continued as a regular starter in the 2024–25 campaign, featuring in 19 matches before his departure in January 2025, adapting effectively to Serie A's tactical rigors following his time at Arsenal. After 18 months as a permanent player, he transferred to Fiorentina on 28 January 2025, departing Monza having provided defensive stability that earned appreciation from supporters.Fiorentina
On 28 January 2025, Pablo Marí joined ACF Fiorentina on a permanent transfer from AC Monza for a fee of €1.8 million. He signed an 18-month contract, set to expire in June 2026. The move reunited him with manager Raffaele Palladino, who had previously coached him at Monza and advocated for the signing based on Marí's consistent defensive reliability there.[6] As of November 2025, Marí has made 23 appearances across the 2024–25 and 2025–26 Serie A seasons, establishing himself primarily as a starting centre-back with no goals scored. His contributions have emphasized progressive passing and strong defensive organization, including tackles, interceptions, clearances, and blocks, contributing to clean sheets while helping maintain defensive structure in transitions.[2] Marí integrated effectively into Palladino's tactical system, which prioritizes a balanced approach with passive defending out of possession to enable quick counters. This fit aided Fiorentina's competitive push for a mid-table position in Serie A, particularly in high-possession games where his composure under pressure proved valuable. Continuing as a regular starter in the 2025–26 season, his overall performances have been solid and dependable. As a 32-year-old veteran in Italian football, Marí's contract runs through June 2026, positioning him as a key rotational option with potential for extension based on continued form and team needs.Personal life
Family
Pablo Marí met his future wife, Veronica Chacon, in her hometown of Tarragona, Spain, while playing for Gimnàstic de Tarragona around 2015.[10][11] The couple began dating shortly thereafter and became engaged in 2019, though their wedding was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before taking place in June 2022.[10] They welcomed their first child, son Pablo Marí Jr., in February 2018.[10] Veronica, a Spanish model and social media influencer with over 21,000 Instagram followers, has played a supportive role throughout Marí's career, frequently sharing family moments online.[10] The family has relocated multiple times to accompany Marí's professional moves, including to Brazil during his tenure at Flamengo in 2019 and to England upon joining Arsenal in 2020; they later settled in Italy for his spells at Monza and Fiorentina.[10][12] Marí has described his family as a primary source of motivation, emphasizing how their presence influences his dedication to football.[12] As of 2025, Marí and Chacon have no other children, maintaining a close-knit household centered on their shared Spanish heritage.[10]Stabbing incident
On 27 October 2022, during his loan spell at Monza, Pablo Marí was one of six people attacked in a random knife rampage at a Carrefour supermarket in the Milanofiori shopping centre in Assago, a suburb of Milan.[13] The assailant, 46-year-old Italian Andrea Tombolini, who had a history of mental health problems, grabbed a knife from store shelves and stabbed victims indiscriminately, killing a 47-year-old supermarket employee named Luis Fernando Ruggieri.[14] Marí, who was shopping with his family, was stabbed three times in the back; former Serie A player Massimo Tarantino, also present, helped subdue and disarm the attacker until police arrived.[15] Authorities ruled out terrorism as a motive, attributing the attack to Tombolini's untreated psychiatric condition.[13] Marí sustained non-life-threatening injuries, including superficial stab wounds to his back that required immediate surgery at Milan's Niguarda Hospital to repair two torn muscles.[16] He also suffered minor trauma to his mouth from clenching his jaw during the assault.[17] Doctors described his condition as stable post-operation, noting that his physical fitness as a professional athlete likely prevented deeper penetration of the blade.[18] Marí was discharged from the hospital on 30 October 2022, after three days of observation.[14] The incident sidelined Marí for approximately two months, causing him to miss several matches for Monza.[14] He resumed light training with the team on 15 December 2022 and gradually reintegrated into full sessions without reported long-term physical complications.[19] Marí later recounted witnessing the fatal stabbing of Ruggieri, describing himself as "unbelievably lucky" to have survived, and acknowledged receiving psychological support to process the trauma.[20] In September 2023, Tombolini was convicted by a Milan court of murder and five counts of attempted murder, receiving a sentence of 19 years and 4 months in prison; he remained under house arrest pending appeals and further psychiatric evaluation.[21]Career statistics and honours
Club Career
| Club | Years | League | Apps | Goals | Assists | Total Apps | Total Goals | Total Assists | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCD Mallorca | 2011–2012 | La Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gimnàstic de Tarragona | 2013–2016 | La Liga 2 | 66 | 5 | 1 | 96 | 6 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Girona FC (loan) | 2016–2017 | La Liga 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| NAC Breda (loan) | 2017–2018 | Eredivisie | 31 | 3 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Deportivo La Coruña (loan) | 2018–2019 | La Liga 2 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Flamengo | 2019 | Série A | 22 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Arsenal | 2020–2022 | Premier League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Udinese (loan) | 2021–2022 | Serie A | 15 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Monza | 2022–2025 | Serie A | 83 | 1 | 0 | 87 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Fiorentina | 2025– | Serie A | 20 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season-Specific Stats in Major Leagues and Cups
Marí has primarily played as a centre-back, with career totals of 427 appearances, 21 goals, and 2 assists across all competitions as of 18 November 2025.[23]La Liga and La Liga 2
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Gimnàstic | Segunda División B | 20 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2014–15 | Gimnàstic | La Liga 2 | 21 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2015–16 | Gimnàstic | La Liga 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 2,217 | 7 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | Girona | La Liga 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 506 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018–19 | Deportivo | La Liga 2 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 3,174 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011–12 | Mallorca | La Liga | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
Eredivisie and KNVB Cup
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–18 | NAC Breda | Eredivisie | 31 | 3 | 0 | 2,673 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017–18 | NAC Breda | KNVB Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Série A and Copa do Brasil, Copa Libertadores
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Flamengo | Série A | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1,980 | 4 | 0 |
| 2019 | Flamengo | Copa Libertadores | 6 | 1 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | Flamengo | Copa do Brasil | 2 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Europa League
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020–21 | Arsenal | Premier League | 10 | 0 | 0 | 900 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020–21 | Arsenal | UEFA Europa League | 4 | 1 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2020–21 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2021–22 | Arsenal | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 | 1 | 0 |
Serie A, Coppa Italia
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Minutes | Yellow Cards | Red Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Udinese | Serie A | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1,341 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | Monza | Serie A | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2,487 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023–24 | Monza | Serie A | 34 | 0 | 0 | 2,615 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Monza | Serie A | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1,628 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | Fiorentina | Serie A | 13 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2025–26 | Fiorentina | Serie A | 7 | 0 | 0 | 553 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025–26 | Fiorentina | Coppa Italia | 1 | 0 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2025–26 | Fiorentina | UEFA Conference League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 339 | 1 | 0 |
Cumulative Totals
Marí has made 427 appearances as a centre-back, scoring 21 goals, with totals including 47 yellow cards and 4 red cards in domestic leagues alone as of 18 November 2025. He has contributed to 29 clean sheets in top-5 European leagues. Loan periods are included under the parent club where applicable, such as Girona under Manchester City and Udinese under Arsenal. No senior international appearances.[2][23]Honours
Pablo Marí has earned notable team and individual honours primarily during his stints with Flamengo and Arsenal.[3]Flamengo
- Copa Libertadores: 2019[3][24]
- Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2019[3][25]
Arsenal
- FA Cup: 2019–20[3][24]
Individual
- Brazilian Série A Team of the Year: 2019[26][27]