Rodrigo De Paul and his fiancée Tini Stoessel are two of the most successful professionals in their respective fields. The Argentine soccer player and the pop star have navigated their relationship through several transitions, finally cementing their commitment with an engagement announcement.De Paul has been dating Stoessel, whose birth name is Martina Stoessel, since 2022. The midfielder went public with their relationship in August of that year when he shared a selfie of them on social media. While De Paul has established himself as one of the best soccer players in the world, his fiancee has become a successful pop star and actress. Stoessel initially gained recognition through her work in entertainment before transitioning to a full-time music career as a singer-songwriter.
Who is Tini Stoessel?
According to People, Stoessel, known professionally as Tini, began her career as a teenager when she landed the lead role in a hit TV series on a Latin American channel from 2012 to 2015. The role gave her significant exposure and established her as a recognizable figure in entertainment throughout the region.
Tini Stoessel is an Argentinian actress and pop star who has built a successful global music career alongside her relationship with footballer Rodrigo De Paul. Image Credit (Instagram)
In 2016, he released his debut album ‘Tini’, which reached the number 1 position in Argentina and achieved top 10 placements in multiple European charts. Two years later, he released his second album ‘Quiero Volver’, which combined pop and reggae influences and also achieved chart success in Europe.Stoessel turned to reggae and Latin trap music with the 2020 album ‘Tini Tini Tini’, which broke the record for the most albums sold by a woman in Argentina. His career continued its upward trajectory with the 2023 album ‘Cupido’, which included hit singles such as ‘Miénteme’, ‘Bar’ and ‘La Triple T’. The album became the first Argentine album of the 2020s to reach the top 10 on the US Billboard charts and the top 50 on the Latin Albums charts.Her most recent album, the alternative pop release ‘Un Mechón de Pelo’, debuted in 2024 and included the hit single ‘Pa’. Over the years, Stoessel has headlined four major world tours, including one that runs from 2025 to 2027. He has collaborated with a number of internationally successful artists, including producers and musicians from various genres and countries.
How Rodrigo De Paul and Tini Stoessel met
De Paul confirmed his relationship with Stoessel by sharing a selfie of them kissing on social media in August 2022. He captioned the image, expressing gratitude for their time together. At the time, De Paul had recently ended a long-term relationship with an Argentinian model after 12 years of dating. The former couple, who announced their separation in 2022, continue to co-parent their two children.
Timeline of the relationship of Tini Stoessel and Rodrigo De Paul
About a year after publicly confirming their relationship, Stoessel announced on social media that the couple had decided to separate. “I want to let you know that Rodrigo and I have decided to end our relationship. We shared wonderful moments, where I had the opportunity to meet someone whom I love and respect very much. We supported each other in very important moments of our lives. Thank you very much for your love and respect,” he wrote in a statement according to La Vanguardia.In April 2025, the two were photographed attending a sporting event in Madrid, sparking speculation of a reconciliation. They confirmed that they had rekindled their relationship later that year, showing their commitment to overcoming their differences and rebuilding their connection.
The engagement of Rodrigo De Paul and Tini Stoessel
De Paul announced the couple’s engagement in May 2026 by posting a close-up photo of Stoessel’s diamond ring on her social media stories. “My life partner, the angel who came to save me. You are the best team. I love you,” he wrote, expressing his commitment to building a future with his fiancée. For Stoessel’s birthday in March 2026, De Paul had previously shared several photographs and praised her “courage to overcome fears”, expressing gratitude for the joy she brings to his life.