Rodrigo De Paul and his fiancée Tiny Stossel are two of the most successful professionals in their fields. The Argentinian footballer and the pop star’s relationship took various turns before finally cementing their commitment with their engagement announcement.DePaul has been dating Stossel, whose real name is Martina Stossel, on and off since 2022. The midfielder made their relationship public in August that year by sharing a selfie of them on social media. DePaul has become one of the best football players in the world, while his fiancée has risen to fame as a successful pop star and actress. Stossel initially gained recognition through her work in the entertainment industry before transitioning into a full-time music career as a singer-songwriter.
Who is Tiny Stossel?
According to People magazine, Stossel (known professionally as Tiny) began her career as a teenager when she landed a starring role in a hit TV series on the Latin American channel from 2012 to 2015. This role gave her immense exposure and made her a well-known figure in the entertainment industry in the region.
Tini Stoessel is an Argentinian pop star and actress who built a successful global music career through her relationship with football player Rodrigo De Paul. Image source (Instagram)
In 2016, she released her debut album Tini, which reached number one in Argentina and reached the top ten on multiple European charts. Two years later she released her second album Quiero Volver, which combined pop and reggaeton influences and became a success throughout Europe.Stossel turned to reggaeton and Latin trap music with her 2020 album “Tini Tini Tini,” which broke the record for the most albums sold by a female in Argentina. Her career continues its upward trajectory with the release of the 2023 album Cupido, which features hit singles including “Miénteme,” “Bar” and “La Triple T.” The album became the first Argentinian album of the 2020s to enter the top 10 of the US Billboard Chart and the top 50 of the Latin Albums Chart.Her latest release is the alt-pop song “Un Mechón de Pelo”, which debuted in 2024 and includes the hit single “Pa”. Stossel has headlined four major world tours over the years, including one from 2025 to 2027. She has collaborated with several internationally successful artists, including producers and musicians from various genres and countries.
How Rodrigo De Paul and Tini Stoessel met
In August 2022, DePaul confirmed his relationship with Stossel by sharing a selfie of the two kissing on social media. He captioned the photo expressing gratitude for the time they spent together. At the time, DePaul had recently ended a long-term relationship with an Argentine model after 12 years of dating. The former couple announced their separation in 2022 and continue to co-parent their two children.
Tiny Stossel and Rodrigo DePaul’s Relationship Timeline
About a year after publicly confirming their relationship, Stossel 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,” she wrote in a statement, according to La Vanguardia. “We shared some wonderful moments and gave me the opportunity to meet someone I love and respect very much. We supported each other during a very important time in our lives. Thank you so much for your love and respect.”In April 2025, the two were photographed attending a sporting event in Madrid, sparking speculation about reconciliation. They confirmed that they rekindled their relationship later that year, demonstrating their commitment to resolving their differences and reconnecting.
Rodrigo De Paul and Tiny Stossel are engaged
DePaul announced the couple’s engagement in May 2026, posting a close-up photo of Stossel’s diamond ring on his social media stories. “My life partner, the angels who came to my rescue. You guys are the best team. I love you,” he wrote, expressing his commitment to a future with his fiancée.March 2026 is Stossel’s birthday. DePaul previously shared several photos, praising her for “having the courage to overcome her fears” and expressing his gratitude for the joy she brought to his life.