Paul Arriola, the talented Right Winger, is best known for his smooth playing and effort. He is technically a very gifted player with particular focus being placed on his speed, positioning, and accurate passing and crossing skills. He is able to cross, pass, and shoot with both feet.
Paul Arriola is an American professional soccer player. He currently plays as a winger for Major League Soccer club FC Dallas and the United States national team. Having started his early football career with U.S. Soccer Development Academy club Arsenal FC based in Temecula, California, he also played briefly at the youth academy of the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2013.
Arriola made his professional sign with Club Tijuana of Liga MX, the highest level of soccer in Mexico. He made his debut for the club in a preseason friendly against Club América at Petco Park in San Diego on July 6, 2013. On August 9, 2017, Arriola signed for Major League Soccer side D.C. United. Arriola debuted for United on August 13, 2017, in a 1–0 loss against Real Salt Lake.
On February 1, 2021, Arriola moved to Swansea City until the end of the 2020–21 EFL Championship season. On 26th January 2022, he was transferred to MLS side FC Dallas in exchange for $1.5 million.
Paul Arriola was born on 5th February 1995 in Chula Vista, the seventh-largest city in Southern California, the US. His birth name is Paul Joseph Arriola. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the Mexican heritage. His star sign is Aquarius. He is a follower of Christianity.
Arriola was born into a middle-class family. His father, Arturo Arriola III, passed away in October 2018 due to an apparent heart attack. His mother's name is Dawn Arriola. little Arriola grew up in a suburb of San Diego. Growing up, he developed an interest in soccer.
Arriola attended Mater Dei Catholic High School in Chula Vista. Later he was transferred to iHigh Virtual Academy in San Diego where he finished his high school through online courses. He took online classes because of his involvement at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy club Arsenal FC based in Temecula, California.
Paul Arriola is currently in a relationship with his beautiful girlfriend named Akela Banuelos. According to her Instagram page, she claims to be a native of Los Angeles depicting her American nationality. By profession, she is a veterinarian (vet) and also has modeling experience. Paul and his girlfriend also run a YouTube channel together called Kickin' It with Akela and Paul.
Paul and Akela are very open about their relationship and frequently keeps on sharing their photos together on their personal Instagram account. They seem to be made for each other due to their cute and perfect twining. On May 22nd, 2019, the soccer player uploaded a picture with his girlfriend announcing their 1st year of dating anniversary which means that the couple had begun dating in May 2018.
After remaining in a relationship for three years, the couple got engaged on 7th February 2022 just a week before Valentine's day at a villa called Lorimar Vineyards and Winery, in Temecula, CA. With the engagement, the couple has even grown closer to each other and is planning to marry soon.
As of March 2022, the net worth of Paul Arriola is estimated to be over US $1.5 million. His current market value is €3 million. While playing for DC United, he was earning $1 million as a base salary. As of 2022, he is expected to be paid more than $1 million by FC Dallas with whom he signed in January 2022. Apart from his football contract and salary, he earns additional income via endorsement deals, and bonuses too.
Paul Arriola is 5 ft 6 inches tall and his body weight is 66 Kg. He has an Athletic build body. As a football player, he regularly does workouts and gym exercises to keep him fit and active. He has a short raised hairstyle that is Dark brown in color. He possesses a unique hazel-blue-colored eye.
He always does heavy exercise which includes weight lifting, push-ups, Single-leg squats, Dumbbell bench step-ups, and others. He arrives every morning at the FC Dallas training center for warm-ups and training. He has tattoos carved all over the backside of his body and on both arms.