Atletico Madrid defender Nahuel Molina is making the best out of his summer break ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The 26-year-old Argentina international took to social media to show off his luxurious vacation with his lover, Barbara Occhuizi.
Going shirtless with only his shorts and a black cap, the right-back beamed with smiles as he shared quality time with Barbara.
In the footage, Barbara in her swimsuit and donning sunglasses, was also full of smiles as she enjoyed the moment with Nahuel.
Who is Nahuel Molina’s lover Barbara Occhuizi?
Barbara Occhuizi is the lover and partner of Atletico Madrid and Argentine footballer, Nahuel Molina. She was thrust into the spotlight following her relationship with Molina and boasts 126k social media followers. When she started dating Molina is unknown. She made the relationship public on June 5, 2023, when she shared footage of the pair, taking a selfie in Ibiza.
Since then, they have been spotted together on several occasions with Barbara updating her fans with every step in their love journey.
Nahuel Molina and Barbara children
As of the time of filing this report, Nahuel Molina and Barbara Occhuizi have no children yet. They are at the nascent stages of their relationship and would hope to move to the next level soon.
Nahuel Molina Lucerio, born on April 6, 1998, is an Argentine professional footballer, playing for La Liga club, Atletico Madrid, and Argentina national team.
The 26-year-old began his career with Boca Juniors – a top-tier club in Argentina Primera Division. He groomed his career with the club’s youth team before transitioning to the senior team in 2016 at the age of 18. Nahuel Molina spent the fourth season with Boca Juniors but struggled for regular game time with the club.
He managed only 8 league appearances throughout his four-year stint. In 2018, he was loaned to another Primera top side Defensa y Justicia based in Bueno Aires. At Defensa y Justicia, he made 17 league appearances, scoring one goal. The next season in 2019, he was again loaned out to Rosario Central, where he made 22 league appearances, scoring one goal.
Molina’s bit-part role in Boca Juniors ended when he took his career to the shores of Europe after his contract with Boca Juniors expired. He joined Serie A side, Udinese in 2020, signing a five-year contract.
At Udinese, Molina got off the mark with a series of impressive performances for the club in the Italian top-flight. He cemented his place in the team, making 29 Serie A appearances in his debut season, and scoring 2 goals.
In his second season, he racked up 35 Serie A appearances, scoring 7 goals. His impressive going with Udinese after two seasons made him a top transfer target for Atletico Madrid, who subsequently signed him on June 28, 2022, on a five-year contract. He has been an integral part of the Madrid-based outfit, scoring 6 goals in 64 La Liga appearances for the club.
Nahuel Molina career stats
In all competitions, Molina made 9 appearances for Boca Juniors, 26 for Defense y Justicia, 31 for Rosario Central, 68 for Udinese, and 89 for Atletico Madrid. Overall, he has made a total of 223 senior club appearances, scoring 18 goals.
International career
Nahuel Molina debuted on the international scene, featuring for Argentina U-20s in 2017. He made 6 appearances for the team. In 2021, he earned his first call-up to the Argentina senior national team. He has won 43 caps with the team, scoring one goal
Nahuel Molina honors
Nahuel Molina was part of the Argentina squad that won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was also part of the team that won the 2021 Copa America, including the 2024 edition of the tournament in the USA. He also added the 2022 CONMEBOL – UEFA Cup of Champions to his trophy cabinet.
Nahuel Molina’s contract, salary, and net worth
Nahuel Molina signed a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid in 2022. He has three years left on his deal. According to Capology.com, the Argentine boasts an annual paycheck of £1,040,000 and a £20,000 weekly wage. His estimated net worth as of 2024 is £3.4m.
