Sergio Carrallo Biography
Sergio José Carrallo Pendás is a Spanish social media influencer, businessman, content creator, reality TV star, celebrity spouse and former footballer. He is known as a former attacker for the Real Madrid Football Club.
Carrallo earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Europea de Madrid. Knowing that his soccer career had a limited lifespan, he devised a plan to move to California and delve into the field of digital marketing when the opportune moment arrived. With his father already established in California, working in the tech industry, and he, having previously spent considerable time in the U.S. for language studies and embracing the lifestyle, adapting to the culture was not a concern. Seeking guidance from his father on the choice of university, he received a resolute recommendation: the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Following a brief stint with the New York Cosmos, he relocated to Southern California.
He enrolled in two intensive certificate programs, focusing on Digital Marketing and Media & Global Communications. Concurrently, he secured an internship with California Coast Yachts in Newport Beach. Expressing his motivation for this journey, he stated, that he really wanted to have this personal experience. This international student made the decision to transition from professional soccer to pursue a career in digital marketing. Recently, he resided in his home country of Spain, actively participating in top-tier soccer with the renowned Real Madrid club from 2013 to 2014. He served as an attacker on this premier professional soccer club.
Following his tenure with Real Madrid, he played for UB Conquense from 2014 to 2015, which is also based in Spain. This is before ultimately retiring from professional soccer in 2018. However, during this time, he was concurrently strategizing and laying the groundwork for his future endeavors. Furthermore, he has been diligent in his studies at UCI, gaining practical experience and establishing connections with professionals at various global corporations. Contemplating the possibility of pursuing a master’s in marketing in the future, he reflects on his diverse background, including a history in professional soccer and valuable experiences collaborating with prominent entities such as Nike and Instagram.
Sergio Carrallo Salary
Carrallo earns an annual salary of about $50,000-$150,000.
Sergio Carrallo Net Worth
Carrallo has an estimated net worth of about $4 Million – $6 Million which he has earned through his career as a footballer.
Sergio Carrallo Age
Carrallo was born on September 28, 1994 in Madrid, Spain. He is 30 years old as of 2024, and he celebrates his birthday on the 28th of September every year.
Sergio Carrallo Height and Weight
Carrallo stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches tall, and he weighs 174 lbs (79kgs).
Sergio Carrallo Family
Carrallo’s father has worked for companies in Silicon Valley. However, he has not disclosed information about his father, mother and siblings.
Sergio Carrallo Wife and Children
Carrallo is married to Caroline Stanbury who is a reality TV star co-starring on Real Housewives of Dubai. They met when he was a college student at the University of California Irvine and got engaged in January 2021. Carrallo and Caroline tied the knot on December 18, 2021, at the Raffles The Palm resort in Dubai. Together they have been blessed with three children, whom they named; Yasmin Habib, 17 years old and twin boys, Zac and Aaron Habib from Caroline’s previous marriage. He resides in Dubai together with his family.
Caroline Stanbury Defends Sergio Carrallo’s contract with Real Madrid During the ‘RHODubai’ reunion
On August 31, 2022, Bravo aired the first part of the RHODubai reunion, where Caroline Stanbury addressed the rumors surrounding her husband’s Real Madrid contract. During the show, Chanel Ayan asserted that Carrallo never had a legitimate contract with the team, suggesting he was never formally added to the roster. Contrary to Chanel’s claim, Caroline denied the allegations and stated that he did play for Real Madrid, although he was frequently benched by his coach, resulting in limited playing time. Upon investigation, it seems unlikely that Chanel’s allegations hold true.
Carrallo reportedly played for Real Madrid for six years and commenced his association with the team at the age of 13, according to information obtained by Market Realist. Additionally, through tryouts, tournaments, and dedicated effort, he successfully transitioned to Real Madrid, where he played for six years he explained in an alumni interview with UCI. Following his tenure with Real Madrid, he joined the Cosmos and had the opportunity to play in New York, one of the best cities in the world. Upon arriving in Los Angeles, he briefly trained with the Galaxy, but his primary focus has been on his studies at UCI, diligently preparing for his future career.
Sergio Carrallo’s alleged racist tweets from 2016.
Carrallo’s past soccer career wasn’t the sole point of contention for the RHODubai cast during Season 1. Shortly after the series premiered, an old tweet from him resurfaced. The since-deleted tweet featured him stating, “Every [n-word] in my crew. This is it,” accompanied by a promotional photo from a nightclub he attended in Spain. The RHODubai cast addressed his comment during the reunion, prompting Caroline to defend her husband by asserting that he is the “least racist person” she knows. Caroline Brooks added that Sergio never intended to offend anyone’s race.
Moreover, he explained that the controversial tweet was not directly authored by him. According to him, the nightclub he attended utilized his Twitter account to post the tweet. E! News reported that Sara Al Madani supported his assertion. She mentioned that a “tech team” she hired found evidence suggesting that he didn’t write the tweet himself. Instead, someone else used his account, allegedly taking advantage of his fame at that time.
Social Media Platform
Carrallo is very active on his Twitter, Instagram and Facebook pages. He has 4.9k followers on Twitter 228.6k followers on Instagram and 2.3k followers on Facebook.