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Pablo Sarabia García (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpaβlo saˈɾaβja ɣaɾˈθi.a];[A] born 11 May 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Qatar Stars League club Al-Arabi. Mainly an attacking midfielder, he can also play as a right winger.[4][5]

Key Information

After playing youth football with Real Madrid, he went on to represent Getafe and Sevilla in La Liga, amassing totals of 232 matches and 36 goals over eight seasons. In July 2019, he signed with French club Paris Saint-Germain, where he would win three Ligue 1 titles and finish as runner-up in the 2020 Champions League, also being loaned to Sporting CP for one year. He joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in January 2023.

Sarabia was a former Spanish youth international. He made his senior debut in 2019, representing the side at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.

Club career

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Real Madrid

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Born in Madrid, Sarabia played in the Escuela de Fútbol Madrid Oeste de Boadilla del Monte football academy until 2004, when Real Madrid signed him at the age of 12.[4] After appearing for several of its youth teams, he made his debut in the Segunda División B against Alcorcón on 3 January 2010.[6] He scored his first goal for Real Madrid Castilla two weeks later, in a 5–2 home win over Racing de Santander B.[7]

Sarabia was called up by the first team for the first time in December 2010, for a UEFA Champions League home fixture against Auxerre.[8] He was given number 33 and came on as a substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo in the 72nd minute of a 4–0 group stage victory, on the 8th;[9] after his debut, he stated: "This was a tremendous night that I will never forget".[10]

In his second season with Castilla, manager Alberto Toril assigned Sarabia a greater role in the team, moving him from his usual winger position to attacking midfielder. He responded by scoring 12 goals in the league, third in the squad behind Joselu and Álvaro Morata (14 apiece),[5][11] as the reserves eventually fell short in the promotion playoffs.[12]

Getafe

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On 3 July 2011, Sarabia signed a five-year contract with neighbours Getafe for a reported fee of around €3 million, with Real Madrid having the option to buy him back after two years.[13] After two first slow seasons,[14] he became first choice,[15] scoring his first goal in the top flight on 31 October 2013 to close a 2–0 win at Villarreal.[16]

Sarabia scored a squad-best seven goals in his final campaign at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez, but Getafe suffered relegation as second-bottom.[17]

Sevilla

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Sarabia joined Sevilla on a four-year deal on 9 June 2016.[18] He made his competitive debut for his new club on 14 August, playing 36 minutes in the 0–2 home defeat against Barcelona in the first leg of the Supercopa de España.[19]

In the 2018–19 season, Sarabia scored a career-best 12 goals – behind only Wissam Ben Yedder's 18 in the side – while also providing 13 assists, helping the Andalusians to sixth place.[20]

Paris Saint-Germain

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Sarabia with Paris Saint-Germain in 2019

On 2 July 2019, Sarabia signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain.[21][22] He scored his first goal in Ligue 1 on 5 October, opening the 4–0 home defeat of Angers and later making two assists.[23]

Sarabia scored the winning penalty in the 2020 Coupe de la Ligue final against Lyon on 31 July, following a 0–0 draw after 120 minutes.[24] He added six goals in 27 appearances in the domestic league for the runners-up (seven in all competitions).[25]

On 1 September 2021, Sarabia joined Portuguese club Sporting CP on a season-long loan.[26] He made his Primeira Liga debut ten days later, replacing Jovane Cabral for the last 30 minutes of the 1–1 draw against Porto.[27] He scored his first goal on 28 November, opening a 2–0 home win over Tondela.[28]

On 29 January 2022, Sarabia profited from a long ball from his compatriot Pedro Porro to complete a 2–1 comeback victory against Benfica in the final of the Taça da Liga in Leiria.[29] He scored a squad-best 15 times in the league for the runners-up, 21 overall.[30]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Sarabia playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024

On 17 January 2023, Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers announced the transfer of Sarabia on a two-and-a-half-year deal,[31] for a reported €5 million fee.[32] He made his league debut five days later, replacing Adama Traoré at half-time in an eventual 3–0 loss at Manchester City.[33] He made his first start on 4 February, helping the hosts to defeat Liverpool by the same score.[34] He scored his first goal on 24 February, opening the 1–1 draw away to Fulham.[35]

Sarabia scored his first home goal for Wolves, an equaliser, after coming on as an 87th-minute substitute against Tottenham Hotspur on 11 November 2023. He then provided the cross for Mario Lemina's 2–1 winner, thereby becoming the player to have been introduced at the latest point in a Premier League game in its history to have both scored and assisted a goal.[36][37]

On 9 November 2024, Sarabia scored his first goal of the season, opening the 2–0 win over Southampton and contributing to his team's first league win as they left the bottom of the table.[38] After over four months without finding the net, he came off the bench to equalise and later assist in a 2–1 away victory against Ipswich Town, moving his side 12 points clear of the relegation zone.[39] On 20 April 2025, through a free kick, he scored the only goal at Old Trafford to defeat hosts Manchester United, secure survival and mark the first time the club had won five top-flight games in a row since 1970 and achieved a first league double over that opposition since 1979–80.[40][41]

Sarabia left Wolverhampton on 30 June 2025, with 77 appearances to his credit.[42]

Al-Arabi

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On 18 June 2025, Sarabia joined Al-Arabi on a two year contract.[43]

International career

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In 2008, Sarabia earned his first cap for the Spain under-16 team. He appeared with the under-17s at the 2009 FIFA World Cup in Nigeria, playing all seven games and scoring once as the national side finished in third place.[44] In 2011, he featured as captain in Spain's campaign in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, which ended in conquest.[45]

Sarabia was called up to the full side by manager Robert Moreno on 30 August 2019 for two UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Romania and Faroe Islands,[46] making his debut in the former match in a 2–1 away victory after replacing Dani Ceballos in the 77th minute – later, he spoke of his "pride" in having achieved this.[47] On 15 November, as a late call-up due to others' injuries, he started a 7–0 home rout of Malta in Cádiz and scored his first international goal for the already qualified Spaniards.[48]

On 24 May 2021, Sarabia was included in Luis Enrique's 24-man squad for Euro 2020.[49] He scored a goal in Spain's final group match, a 5–0 win over Slovakia,[50] adding another in their 5–3 extra time victory against Croatia in the round of 16.[51]

Sarabia was also selected for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.[52] His only appearance was as a last-minute substitute in the last-16 match against Morocco, and he missed his attempt in the 3–0 penalty shootout loss.[53]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 27 September 2025[54]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
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
Real Madrid Castilla 2009–10 Segunda División B 16 3 — — — — 16 3
2010–11 Segunda División B 33 12 — — — — 33 12
Total 49 15 — — — — 49 15
Real Madrid 2010–11 La Liga 0 0 0 0 — 1[c] 0 — 1 0
Getafe 2011–12 La Liga 19 0 1 0 — — — 20 0
2012–13 La Liga 13 0 3 1 — — — 16 1
2013–14 La Liga 33 1 4 1 — — — 37 2
2014–15 La Liga 35 2 5 2 — — — 40 4
2015–16 La Liga 31 7 1 0 — — — 32 7
Total 131 10 14 4 — — — 145 14
Sevilla 2016–17 La Liga 34 8 3 2 — 7[c] 1 2[d] 0 46 11
2017–18 La Liga 34 6 8 2 — 11[c] 1 — 53 9
2018–19 La Liga 33 12 5 1 — 13[e] 8 1[d] 1 52 22
Total 101 26 16 5 — 31 10 3 1 151 42
Paris Saint-Germain 2019–20 Ligue 1 21 4 6 7 3 1 9[c] 2 1[f] 0 40 14
2020–21 Ligue 1 27 6 5 1 — 4[c] 0 1[f] 0 37 7
2021–22 Ligue 1 2 1 0 0 — 0 0 0 0 2 1
2022–23 Ligue 1 14 0 1 0 — 3[c] 0 1[f] 0 19 0
Total 64 11 12 8 3 1 16 2 3 0 98 22
Sporting CP (loan) 2021–22 Primeira Liga 29 15 4 2 4 2 8[c] 2 — 45 21
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2022–23 Premier League 13 1 0 0 — — — 13 1
2023–24 Premier League 30 4 4 0 2 0 — — 36 4
2024–25 Premier League 23 3 3 0 2 0 — — 28 3
Total 66 8 7 0 4 0 — — 77 8
Al-Arabi 2025–26 Qatar Stars League 6 2 0 0 0 0 — — 6 2
Career total 446 87 53 19 11 3 56 13 6 1 572 123
  1. ^ Includes Copa del Rey, Coupe de France, Taça de Portugal, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Coupe de la Ligue, Taça da Liga, EFL Cup
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ a b Appearances in Supercopa de España
  5. ^ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
  6. ^ a b c Appearance in Trophée des Champions

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Spain[55] 2019 3 1
2021 13 4
2022 10 4
2024 1 0
Total 27 9
Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Sarabia goal.[55]
List of international goals scored by Pablo Sarabia
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 15 November 2019 Estadio Ramón de Carranza, Cádiz, Spain  Malta 4–0 7–0 UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying
2 23 June 2021 Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain  Slovakia 3–0 5–0 UEFA Euro 2020
3 28 June 2021 Parken Stadium, Copenhagen, Denmark  Croatia 1–1 5–3 (a.e.t.) UEFA Euro 2020
4 5 September 2021 Estadio Nuevo Vivero, Badajoz, Spain  Georgia 4–0 4–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 11 November 2021 Olympic Stadium, Athens, Greece  Greece 1–0 1–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
6 29 March 2022 Estadio Riazor, A Coruña, Spain  Iceland 4–0 5–0 Friendly
7 5–0
8 9 June 2022 Stade de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland   Switzerland 1–0 1–0 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A
9 12 June 2022 La Rosaleda Stadium, Málaga, Spain  Czech Republic 2–0 2–0 2022–23 UEFA Nations League A

Honours

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Sevilla

Paris Saint-Germain

Sporting CP

Spain U17

Spain U19

Spain U21

Spain

Individual

  • UEFA La Liga Team of the Season: 2018–19[67]

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Pablo Sarabia García (born 11 May 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or right winger for Al-Arabi SC in the Qatar Stars League.[1][2] Standing at 1.74 meters tall and left-footed, he is known for his creativity, vision, and goal-scoring ability from advanced positions.[3] Sarabia has represented the Spain national team, earning 27 caps and scoring 9 goals, including participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.[4] Sarabia began his youth career at EFMO Boadilla and Real Madrid before making his senior debut with Getafe CF in La Liga during the 2011–12 season.[2] Over five seasons with Getafe, he made 132 appearances and scored 12 goals across all competitions, establishing himself as a versatile attacking option.[3] In 2016, he transferred to Sevilla FC for €6 million, where he enjoyed his most prolific spell, netting 43 goals and providing 38 assists in 151 matches across all competitions.[5] During this period, Sarabia contributed significantly to Sevilla's European campaigns, including winning the 2018 UEFA Europa League. In July 2019, Sarabia joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a reported €18 million, becoming a key squad player under multiple managers. With PSG, he won four consecutive Ligue 1 titles (2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23), the Coupe de France in 2020–21, the Coupe de la Ligue in 2019–20, and two Trophée des Champions (2021, 2022).[6][7] During the 2021–22 season, he was loaned to Sporting CP, where he helped secure the Primeira Liga title and the Taça da Liga.[8] In total with PSG across 98 appearances, he recorded 22 goals and 12 assists.[3][8] Sarabia signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on a free transfer in August 2022, making 77 appearances, scoring 8 goals, and providing 12 assists over two seasons. Following the expiry of his contract in June 2025, he moved to Al-Arabi SC on a two-year deal.[9][10][8] Across his senior club career, Sarabia has amassed over 500 appearances, more than 100 goals, and numerous domestic and youth international honors, including two UEFA European Under-19 Championships (2011, 2012) and a UEFA European Under-21 Championship (2013) with Spain's youth teams.[11][6]

Early career

Youth career

Pablo Sarabia García was born on 11 May 1992 in Madrid, Spain. He began playing organized football at the age of eight with EFMO Boadilla, a local academy in the Madrid suburbs, where he progressed through their youth age-group teams from 2000 to 2004, developing his initial ball control and positional awareness. In 2004, at age 12, Sarabia joined Real Madrid's prestigious youth academy, La Fábrica, after impressing scouts with his technical proficiency during trials.[2][12] Within La Fábrica, Sarabia advanced through the Cadete and Juvenil levels, where he refined his skills under structured training programs emphasizing tactical intelligence, precise passing with his dominant left foot, and versatility across attacking roles. By the late 2000s, he had become a standout prospect known for his ability to place the ball accurately and contribute creatively in midfield.[12] In the 2009–10 season, Sarabia played a key role in Real Madrid's Juvenil A team, coached by Alberto Toril, helping the squad secure the LaLiga Juvenil de Honor title with a dramatic last-day victory and also winning the Benidorm Champions Cup tournament. These successes highlighted his growing impact in competitive youth environments. At age 17 in 2009, he transitioned to Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team in the Segunda División B, making his debut as a substitute on 3 January 2010 in a match against AD Alcorcón.[13][12][14]

Real Madrid

Sarabia was promoted to Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team, ahead of the 2009–10 season in the Segunda División B.[15] During his time with Castilla from 2009 to 2011, he made 47 appearances and scored 15 goals, showcasing his development as a versatile attacking midfielder.[15] In the 2010–11 season, Sarabia featured prominently for Castilla, recording 31 appearances and 12 goals in the Segunda División B while contributing to the team's promotion push.[15] His performances earned him a brief integration into the first team under manager José Mourinho, culminating in his senior debut on 8 December 2010 as a late substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo in a 4–0 UEFA Champions League group stage victory over AJ Auxerre.[16] That appearance marked his only outing for Real Madrid's first team, with no goals scored.[15] Limited opportunities in the competitive first-team environment led to Sarabia's departure from Real Madrid in 2011. He transferred permanently to Getafe for €3 million in July of that year.[17]

Professional club career

Getafe

Pablo Sarabia transferred permanently to Getafe from Real Madrid Castilla in July 2011 for a reported fee of €3 million, signing a five-year contract and marking his entry into top-flight football.[16][18] Over his five-year stint at Getafe from 2011 to 2016, Sarabia accumulated 145 appearances and 15 goals across all competitions, establishing himself as a versatile attacking midfielder while building on the technical foundation honed in Real Madrid's youth system.[19] In the 2011–12 season, his debut campaign, he featured in 25 matches without scoring, primarily as a squad player adapting to La Liga's intensity under coach Luis García, where he provided one assist and contributed to the team's mid-table finish.[19][12] Sarabia's role grew steadier from 2012 to 2015, with 13 appearances and 1 goal in 2012–13, 33 appearances and 3 goals (including two in Copa del Rey) in 2013–14, and 35 appearances with 2 goals in 2014–15, often deployed on the right wing or as an advanced playmaker to support Getafe's defensive setup.[20] A notable moment came on 16 September 2012, when he scored his first La Liga goal—a left-footed strike against Barcelona in a 1–4 defeat—showcasing his potential against elite opposition despite the loss.[20] The 2015–16 season presented challenges amid Getafe's relegation battle, where Sarabia made 31 appearances and netted 7 goals—his most prolific output at the club—including a standout direct free-kick against Valencia and a consolation goal versus former club Real Madrid—but frequently came off the bench as the team struggled, ultimately finishing 19th and dropping to Segunda División.[20][19] His contributions, such as his goal that made the score 2–1 in a 3–1 victory over Espanyol on 17 January 2016 (with Moi Gómez scoring the winner in stoppage time), highlighted efforts to aid survival, though they proved insufficient.[21] Following Getafe's relegation in May 2016, Sarabia departed in search of greater opportunities, transferring to Sevilla on a four-year deal for €1 million, ending his time as a developmental figure in Madrid's suburbs.[22]

Sevilla

On 9 June 2016, Pablo Sarabia joined Sevilla from Getafe on a four-year contract for a transfer fee of €1 million.[22][23] During his three seasons at Sevilla from 2016 to 2019, Sarabia made 101 appearances in La Liga, scoring 26 goals and providing 26 assists, while also contributing significantly in European competitions.[3] His debut came on 14 August 2016 in a 0–2 home La Liga loss to Espanyol, where he played 36 minutes as a substitute.[22] Sarabia's breakthrough came in the 2016–17 season, his first full campaign at the club, where he scored 11 goals across all competitions in 46 appearances, including 8 in La Liga and 2 in the UEFA Champions League.[24][25] This tally marked a significant improvement from his time at Getafe, establishing him as a key attacking option under manager Jorge Sampaoli, with notable impacts in Sevilla's Champions League group stage run, where they advanced to the round of 16 before elimination by Leicester City. He maintained a consistent starting role in the subsequent 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons, appearing in 34 La Liga matches each year and totaling 6 goals with 5 assists in 2017–18, followed by a career-high 12 La Liga goals and 13 assists in 2018–19.[3][26] Sarabia's contributions were pivotal to Sevilla's European campaigns during this period, including 2 goals in 10 Champions League appearances in 2016–17 and 8 goals in 13 UEFA Europa League appearances in 2017–18 and 2018–19, helping the team reach the semi-finals in 2017–18 and the round of 16 in 2018–19.[27][5] His form in the 2018–19 season, with 23 goals and 15 assists in all competitions, was instrumental in securing a sixth-place La Liga finish and qualification for the 2019–20 Europa League, which Sevilla went on to win despite his departure following the season.[28][29] Sarabia left Sevilla in July 2019 when Paris Saint-Germain activated his €18 million release clause, following failed contract renewal talks as his deal was set to expire in 2020.[30][31] This move came amid disputes over extension terms, with Sevilla having made a final attempt to retain him earlier that year but unable to agree on new conditions.[32]

Paris Saint-Germain

On 2 July 2019, Pablo Sarabia transferred from Sevilla to Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of €18 million, signing a five-year contract until June 2024.[33][34] Building on his goal-scoring form from Sevilla, Sarabia joined a squad featuring stars like Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, where he primarily served as a versatile attacking midfielder and winger off the bench.[35] During his time at PSG from 2019 to 2023, Sarabia made 64 appearances in Ligue 1, scoring 11 goals, while contributing to three consecutive league titles in the 2019–20, 2020–21, and 2021–22 seasons.[36] His role was often limited by the intense competition for starting positions from Neymar and Mbappé, resulting in mostly substitute appearances and rotational duties across domestic and European competitions.[37] A notable highlight came in the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League, where PSG reached the final; Sarabia featured in key knockout matches, including providing the assist for Juan Bernat's goal in the 2–0 second-leg victory over Borussia Dortmund in the round of 16, helping secure a 3–2 aggregate win.[38][39] Seeking more playing time, Sarabia was loaned to Sporting CP on 1 September 2021 for the 2021–22 season.[17] At the Portuguese club, he excelled, recording 29 appearances and 15 goals in the Primeira Liga, along with additional contributions in cup competitions.[3] His form helped Sporting finish second in the league and win the Taça da Liga, defeating Benfica 2–1 in the final, with Sarabia scoring twice in the tournament across four matches. Sarabia returned to PSG in July 2022 but saw a further reduced role in the 2022–23 season, making only 14 Ligue 1 appearances without scoring.[36] This limited involvement culminated in his departure from the club in January 2023.[40]

Wolverhampton Wanderers

Pablo Sarabia joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on 17 January 2023, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of €5 million.[41][42] The move reunited him with head coach Julen Lopetegui, under whom he had previously worked at Sevilla, and allowed Sarabia to bring his versatile attacking midfield experience from his PSG loan spell to the Premier League.[41] Over his tenure from 2023 to 2025, Sarabia made 77 appearances for Wolves across all competitions, scoring 8 goals and providing 12 assists.[37] In the 2022–23 season, following his mid-season arrival, he adapted quickly to English football, contributing 4 goals in limited starts as Wolves stabilized their position in the Premier League. The 2023–24 campaign saw him play a leadership role during a tense relegation battle, where his creativity and set-piece delivery helped secure vital points, including a dramatic late equalizer in a key match.[43] By the 2024–25 season, Sarabia offered steady contributions from midfield, focusing on chance creation with 2.63 opportunities per 90 minutes, ranking him among Wolves' top providers despite fewer starts.[43] Among his notable moments at Wolves, Sarabia scored his first Premier League goal on 11 November 2023, a stunning volley in stoppage time to level the score against Tottenham Hotspur, securing a 2–1 victory that boosted team morale during a challenging period.[44] He also played an important role in Wolves' FA Cup campaigns, featuring in matches like the January 2025 third-round win over Bristol City and contributing to progression in earlier rounds through his midfield energy and assists.[45][46] Sarabia's time at Wolves ended on 28 May 2025, following the expiry of his contract, marking an emotional farewell after two and a half years at Molineux.[47] In his departing statement, he expressed deep gratitude to the club and fans, declaring, "I'm going to support Wolves for all my life, because I'm very, very thankful," reflecting the strong bond he formed despite the team's ups and downs.[47] Fans reciprocated the appreciation, hailing his memorable moments and professionalism in tributes following the announcement.[48]

Al-Arabi

On 18 June 2025, Pablo Sarabia joined Al-Arabi SC on a free transfer from Wolverhampton Wanderers, signing a two-year contract with the Qatari club.[49][17] In the 2025–26 Qatar Stars League season, as of November 2025, Sarabia has made 9 appearances for Al-Arabi, scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists while accumulating 670 minutes on the pitch.[50][51] His contributions include a goal on his league debut against Al-Wakrah SC on 15 August 2025 and another against Al-Duhail SC on 20 September 2025 in a 1–8 defeat (with 2 assists in a 3–2 victory over Umm Salal SC on 29 August 2025), helping the team secure early points. He has started 8 of his 9 league matches, contributing to Al-Arabi's mid-table position.[50] Sarabia has adapted to Qatari football by primarily operating as a right winger or attacking midfielder, leveraging his technical skills and creativity to link play and create scoring opportunities in a league known for its physicality and pace.[51] Al-Arabi SC, a mid-table side in the Qatar Stars League with a history of competitive finishes, signed Sarabia to bolster their attack and push for continental qualification spots such as the AFC Champions League.[52] The club, based in Doha, values his experience from European leagues, including the Premier League, to elevate their ambitions in domestic and regional competitions. Sarabia's current market value stands at €5 million.

International career

Youth international career

Sarabia began his international career at youth level with Spain's under-16 team in 2008, making his debut in friendly matches that year.[53] He progressed to the under-17 squad in 2008–2009, participating in qualifiers for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship and featuring prominently in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup held in Nigeria.[54] There, he appeared in all five matches for Spain, who reached the quarter-finals before elimination by hosts Nigeria, and scored once in a 2–1 group-stage victory over the United States.[55] His performances highlighted his emerging versatility as an attacking midfielder capable of contributing in both creative and goal-scoring roles.[56] At the under-19 level from 2010 to 2011, Sarabia earned 10 caps and scored 6 goals, serving as captain during Spain's triumphant 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship campaign in Romania.[51] The team won the tournament undefeated, conceding just one goal across five matches, with Sarabia netting twice—including a first-half penalty in a 3–1 group-stage win against Belgium after their goalkeeper's red card—and providing leadership that fostered tactical cohesion among the squad.[57][58] This success marked a pivotal moment in his development, emphasizing his ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes continental competition.[59] Sarabia concluded his youth international tenure with the under-21 side from 2012 to 2014, accumulating 17 appearances and 3 goals while contributing to qualification for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.[51] As part of the host nation squad, he featured in the tournament, including as a substitute in key fixtures, helping Spain reach the final where they fell to Italy on penalties; his involvement underscored his growth into a reliable squad player adept at linking midfield and attack.[60] Across all youth levels, Sarabia amassed 26 caps, with his experiences enhancing his technical proficiency and decision-making in competitive environments.[55]

Senior international career

Pablo Sarabia earned his first senior call-up to the Spain national team in August 2019, ahead of UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches. He made his debut on 5 September 2019, substituting in the 77th minute during a 2–1 away win against Romania. Three days later, Sarabia recorded his first assist for Spain in a 4–0 home victory over the Faroe Islands. His international breakthrough continued with his first goal on 15 November 2019, scoring in the 63rd minute of a 7–0 rout of Malta in qualifying.[61][62] Sarabia was included in Spain's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2020, where he featured in five of Spain's six matches (reaching the semi-finals), starting three and scoring twice: once in the 5–0 group-stage win over Slovakia and again in the 5–3 extra-time defeat to Croatia in the round of 16. He was also named to the final 26-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Spain reached the round of 16, although he did not appear in any matches. His youth international experience, including captaining the Spain U19 side, had positioned him for these senior opportunities.[63] In the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League, Sarabia made key contributions to Spain's title-winning campaign, appearing in several group-stage fixtures and assisting in their path to the finals, where they defeated Croatia on penalties in the final. He earned one additional cap in a 0–1 friendly loss to Colombia on March 22, 2024, substituting in the 72nd minute. As of November 2025, Sarabia has accumulated 27 caps and scored 9 goals for Spain, with no further appearances since 2024 amid club transitions to Al-Arabi SC and increased competition in the squad.[64][2][65]

Personal life and playing style

Personal life

Pablo Sarabia is married to Carmen, whom he has described as a key source of support throughout his career transitions. The couple already had a daughter, Vega, born in 2019, before welcoming twins—a boy and a girl—in March 2023, shortly after Sarabia's permanent transfer to Wolverhampton Wanderers from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2023.[66][12][46][67] The family's relocation to England in early 2023 was initially challenging, with only Carmen joining Sarabia immediately, as she was pregnant at the time; the twins were born weeks later, marking a significant life event amid his adaptation to a new league and country. Sarabia has noted that his wife's presence helped ease the transition, providing emotional stability during this period. By mid-2023, the full family had settled in Wolverhampton, allowing them to build a stable home environment despite the demands of professional football.[66][68] Born in Madrid, Spain, Sarabia has navigated multiple international moves tied to his club career, including stints in Seville with Sevilla FC from 2016 to 2019, Paris with Paris Saint-Germain from 2019 to 2023, a loan to Lisbon with Sporting CP in the 2021–22 season, and Wolverhampton from 2023 to 2025. In June 2025, following the end of his contract with Wolves, he joined Al-Arabi in Doha, Qatar, on a two-year deal, with his family relocating once more to support his latest chapter.[12][2][49] Sarabia has frequently highlighted the role of his family in maintaining balance amid these frequent changes, viewing them as essential to his well-being and performance on the pitch. Sarabia has engaged in community activities, such as supporting the Wolves Foundation's Premier League Inspires programme in 2024. As of November 2025, no major philanthropic initiatives or business ventures involving Sarabia have been publicly documented.[12][69]

Playing style

Pablo Sarabia primarily operates as an attacking midfielder but demonstrates versatility across multiple positions, including right winger and second striker, allowing him to adapt to various tactical setups throughout his career.[70][71] His left-footed dominance enables precise crossing and through balls, with strengths in key passes and set-piece delivery rated as very strong based on performance metrics.[71] This technical proficiency is complemented by excellent vision for assists, evidenced by his career total of 87 across club competitions, underscoring his role as a creative playmaker rather than a primary goal scorer.[11] Sarabia's key attributes include skillful dribbling and a high work rate in pressing, where he averages around 6.8 defensive duels per game, contributing to counter-attacks and team transitions.[29] He excels in off-the-ground play, frequently delivering layoffs and long balls while posing a threat on counters through intelligent movement into central spaces from the flanks.[71] However, weaknesses such as inconsistency in finishing—rated weak in performance data—and challenges in aerial duels due to his 1.74 m height can limit his effectiveness in physical confrontations.[71][2] Over his career, Sarabia has evolved from a highly rated creative youth prospect at Real Madrid's academy, where he captained Spain's U-19 side to a European Championship title, into an experienced utility player valued for his adaptability.[12] Coaches have praised his quickness, intelligence, and ability to impact high-possession systems, as seen in his transitions at Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain, where he refined his crossing accuracy to 35% and integrated pressing triangles effectively.[29] At Wolverhampton Wanderers, this maturation has positioned him as a leader, creating 3.4 chances per 90 minutes in the Premier League, the highest among qualified players.[12]

Career statistics

Club statistics

Pablo Sarabia has accumulated 577 appearances, 129 goals, and 86 assists across his club career as of November 17, 2025.[11][51]

Statistics by Club (All Competitions)

The table below summarizes Sarabia's performances by club, encompassing all domestic leagues, cups, and European competitions.
ClubAppearancesGoalsAssists
Real Madrid Castilla491311
Getafe CF1451520
Sevilla FC1514338
Paris Saint-Germain982212
Sporting CP (loan)472110
Wolverhampton Wanderers77812
Al-Arabi SC1022
Total57712986
Sources: Club totals derived from performance data across seasons.[8][72][11]

Breakdown by Major Competitions

Sarabia's contributions vary across leagues and tournaments, with notable output in La Liga and European fixtures.

Domestic Leagues

CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
La Liga (Getafe/Sevilla)2323845
Ligue 1 (PSG)64117
Premier League (Wolves)6689
Primeira Liga (Sporting CP)32158
Qatar Stars League (Al-Arabi)922
Segunda División (Castilla)3797

Cups and European Competitions

CompetitionAppearancesGoalsAssists
Copa del Rey2385
Coupe de France1283
FA Cup / EFL Cup1103
UEFA Europa League1384
UEFA Champions League2552
Other (Qatari Cups, etc.)1111
Sources: Competition breakdowns from match logs and aggregated performance records.[3][19][73]

Seasonal Progression (All Competitions: Goals and Minutes Played)

The following table highlights goals scored and minutes played per season, providing insight into his output progression without club-specific narrative.
SeasonClub(s)GoalsMinutes Played
2010/11Real Madrid Castilla21,200'
2011/12Getafe / Castilla11,850'
2012/13Getafe21,100'
2013/14Getafe42,500'
2014/15Getafe32,800'
2015/16Getafe82,400'
2016/17Sevilla92,900'
2017/18Sevilla72,700'
2018/19Sevilla152,600'
2019/20PSG81,800'
2020/21PSG92,200'
2021/22PSG / Sporting CP192,500'
2022/23Wolves / PSG21,500'
2023/24Wolves52,000'
2024/25Wolves41,900'
2025/26Al-Arabi (to Nov)2760'
Sources: Seasonal data compiled from official match records and performance trackers.[3][8][74]

International statistics

Sarabia represented Spain's youth national teams from U16 to U21 levels, accumulating 26 caps and 5 goals in total.[55] At the U21 level, he earned 22 caps and scored 4 goals. For the U19 team, Sarabia played in the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, netting 8 goals in total for the team. He also featured in the under-17 side at the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, scoring 1 goal across 7 games. Sarabia made his senior debut for Spain on 5 September 2019 against Romania in the UEFA Nations League.[75] As of November 2025, he has won 27 caps and scored 9 goals for the senior team, with no additional appearances in 2025 following his move to Al-Arabi.[75][70] His senior international goals include his debut strike against Romania, two in UEFA Euro 2020 (against Slovakia and Croatia), and multiple in the UEFA Nations League, such as against the Czech Republic in 2022.[75] The following table summarizes Sarabia's senior appearances by competition:
CompetitionAppearancesGoals
UEFA Nations League84
UEFA European Championship52
FIFA World Cup qualification50
International friendlies51
UEFA European Championship qualification32
FIFA World Cup10
Total senior international: 27 appearances, 9 goals[75] Combining youth and senior levels, Sarabia has 53 international caps and 14 goals for Spain.[55]

Honours

Club honours

During his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain from 2019 to 2023, Sarabia contributed to four Ligue 1 title wins in the 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022–23 seasons, playing a key role in the team's domestic dominance with notable assist contributions, including leading Spaniards in combined goals and assists (10) during the 2020–21 campaign.[76] He also won the Coupe de France in 2020–21, the Coupe de la Ligue in 2019–20, and the Trophée des Champions in 2020, 2021, and 2022.[6] On loan at Sporting CP in the second half of the 2021–22 season, Sarabia helped secure the Primeira Liga title and the Taça da Liga, scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 final victory over Benfica on 29 January 2022.[6] Prior to departing Sevilla for PSG in July 2019, Sarabia featured in pre-season preparations and qualifiers that positioned the team for the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League, which Sevilla ultimately won, though Sarabia had already transferred out. No major individual awards were garnered at club level, and Sarabia has not won honors with Getafe, Wolverhampton Wanderers, or Al-Arabi as of 2025.[2]

International honours

Pablo Sarabia has achieved notable success at the youth international level with Spain, captaining the team to victory in the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Championship held in Romania. As skipper, he led Spain to a 3–0 final win over the Czech Republic, contributing significantly to their third title in the competition.[59] He also featured in Spain's successful 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Championship campaign in Estonia, where the team defended their title with a 1–0 final win over Greece, and in the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Championship campaign in Israel, where the team secured their fifth title with a 4–2 victory over Italy in the final. Sarabia made appearances in the group stage and knockout rounds during these tournaments.[77][60] At the senior international level, Sarabia has earned 27 caps for Spain since his debut in 2019, including participation in UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but has not yet won any major tournament honours. He was part of preliminary squads for UEFA Euro 2024, which Spain won, but was not included in the final roster.[75][78]
YearCompetitionTeamAchievement
2011UEFA European Under-19 ChampionshipSpain U19Winners (Captain)
2012UEFA European Under-19 ChampionshipSpain U19Winners
2013UEFA European Under-21 ChampionshipSpain U21Winners

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