Jose Luis Gaya Pena (born 25 May 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Valencia, whom he captains, and the Spain national team.
An academy graduate of Valencia, he made his senior debut in 2012 and went on to play more than 300 competitive matches for the club, winning the Copa del Rey in 2019.
Gayà appeared in his first full match with the Spain national team in 2018, being selected for Euro 2020.
Quick Facts:
| Full Name | Jose Luis Gaya Pena |
| Date Of Birth | 25 May 1995 |
| Age | 28 Years (As of 2024) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Profession | Footballer |
Jose Gaya Bio/Wiki:
| Full Name | Jose Luis Gaya Pena |
| Nickname | Pena, Jose |
| Famous Name | Jose Gaya |
| Date of Birth | 25 May 1995 |
| Age | 29 Years (As of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Pedreguer, Spain |
| Hometown | Predreguer |
| House/Residence | Pedreguer, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Gemini |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Fitness Watching Movies Swimming Practice |
| Signature |  |
Body Measurement:
| Weight | In Kg – 72 Kg In lbs – 180 lbs |
| Height | In Feet – 5ft 8 In In Meters – 1.72 M In Centimeters – 172 Cm |
| Body Measurement | Chest In Inches – 38 In In centimeters – 96 Cm Waist In Inches – 34 In In Centimeter – 86 Cm |
| Eyes Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Skin Tone | Light Brownish White |
Contact Info:
| Phone No. | Not Available |
| Not Disclosed Publicly |
Jose Gaya Career/profession:
| Debut | 2018 – National |
| Club(s)/Team(s) | Valencia FC |
| Jersey Number | #14 |
| Position | Left Back |
| Foot | Left |
| Strengths | Stamina Concentration Shoot Dribbling Sprinting |
| Coach/Mentor | Not Available |
| Career Turning Point | 2018 |
Achievements:
| Awards/Honors | 2012 – UEFA European Under-19 Championship: (Spain U19) Copa del Rey: (Participation with Valencia CF) UEFA Champions League: (Participation with Valencia CF) La Liga Performance: (Contributions to Valencia CF’s standings and achievements) |
Jose Gaya Family:
| Parents | Father – José Luis Gayà Mother – Eloísa Peña  |
| Brothers | 1 Alejandro Gayà Peña. |
| Sisters | 0 |
Love Life:
| Girlfriend/Wife | Vikki Devesa |
| Controversies | Controversies about him came when he claim relationship with his Cousin Vikki Devesa |
Education:
| School | Pedreguer High School |
| College/University | He never Goes |
| Educational Qualification | School Dropout |
Favorites:
| Favorite Actor | Tom Hardy |
| Favorite Actress | Angelina Jolie |
| Favorite Sports | Football |
| Favorite Athlete | Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Favorite Destination | Turkey |
| Favorite Country | Spain |
| Favorite Book | The Lord |
| Favorite Food | Mutton Steak |
| Favorite Drink | Green Tea |
| Favorite Color | Blue |
| Favorite Cars Brand | BMW |
| Favorite Phone | iPhone |
| Favorite Singer | Taylor Swift |
| Favorite Pet | Dogs |
Style Quotient:
| Cars Collection | Audi Q7 BMW i6  Toyota Crown Rolls Royce Ghost |
| Bike Collection | None |
Social Media:
| @jose_gaya | |
| @Jose Gaya | |
| @jose_gaya |
Money Factor:
| Net Worth (approx.) | $7.8 Million (As of 2024) |
| Earning Source | Salary Sponsors Promotions |
| Salary (approx.) | $300,000/Year |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Jose Gaya:
- José Luis Gayà Peña was born on May 25, 1995, in Pedreguer, Spain.
- Gayà has spent the majority of his professional career at Valencia CF. He joined the Valencia youth academy and progressed through the ranks before making his first-team debut.
- Primarily a left-back, Gayà is known for his defensive skills, pace, and ability to contribute to the attack.
- He made his first-team debut for Valencia CF in the 2012-2013 season.
- José Gayà has represented Spain at various youth levels before making his senior debut.
- Gayà has been called up to the Spanish national team, earning caps in international competitions.
- Over the years, Gayà has gained valuable experience in La Liga, competing against some of the top teams and players in Spain.
- Due to his leadership qualities and commitment, José Gayà has served as the captain of Valencia CF.
- He has been part of Valencia CF during various campaigns, including their participation in domestic and international competitions.
- Like many successful players, there have been occasional transfer speculations linking José Gayà to other clubs, especially those in top European leagues.
- He is known for his brilliant performance on the field.
