Patric (footballer)


Patricio Gabarrón Gil, known as Patric, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Italian club S.S. Lazio. Mainly a right back, he can also operate as a defensive or central midfielder.

Club career

Barcelona

Born in Mula, Region of Murcia, Patric joined FC Barcelona's youth system at La Masia in 2008, aged 15. Originally a defensive midfielder, he was reconverted into right back by the B-team's coach Eusebio Sacristán, a former Barcelona player.
On 22 September 2012, Patric made his debut with the reserves, coming on as a second-half substitute for Gerard Deulofeu in a 3–0 Segunda División away win against Hércules CF. On 26 November of the following year he first appeared with the first team in competitive games, replacing Carles Puyol in a 1–2 loss to AFC Ajax in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Patric scored his first goal as a professional on 28 February 2015, but in a 2–4 home defeat against RCD Mallorca. The season eventually ended in relegation.

Lazio

On 8 June 2015, Patric signed a four-year deal with Serie A club S.S. Lazio. He made his debut in the competition on 30 August, playing the second half of the 0–4 loss at A.C. ChievoVerona.
On 7 July 2020, Patric received a red card for biting U.S. Lecce player Giulio Donati in a 2–1 defeat, and was fined €10,000 and given a four-match ban by the Disciplinary Commission the following day. Nine days later, the ban was reduced to three matches and €20,000 on appeal.

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Honours

Lazio