Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz drives a Smart ForTwo 453 to training, breaking the established trend of professional footballers commuting in high-end supercars and six-figure SUVs. The Spanish international’s choice of a compact city car, valued at about 30,000 euros, contrasts sharply with the luxury vehicles typically parked at the club’s training facility by teammates earning substantial monthly salaries.
Fabian Ruiz Chooses a Compact City Car in Paris
Footage captured the midfielder arriving at the club’s training center behind the wheel of a Smart ForTwo generation 453. Measuring roughly 2.7 meters in length with a tight turning radius, the two-seater offers a practical solution for driving through the dense traffic and narrow parking spaces of Paris.
According to reporting by El País, the vehicle driven by the Spanish national team player is equipped with a 109 horsepower engine capable of reaching a top speed of 165 kilometers per hour. This specific configuration separates the vehicle from lower-powered base models in the ForTwo lineup.
Contasting Garage Choices at Paris Saint-Germain
The midfielder’s understated commuter vehicle stands apart from the automotive preferences standard among his Paris Saint-Germain teammates. Garage spaces at the French club routinely house high-performance models from manufacturers such as Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce, frequently exceeding quota 100,000 euro in value. Players including Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia drive vehicles well outside the city car category.
The 453 generation of the Smart ForTwo debuted in 2014 through a joint development with Renault, sharing underlying technical architecture with the Renault Twingo while retaining its signature rear-engine layout and ultra-short body configuration. While Spanish national team colleagues favor sports cars and high-output SUVs, Ruiz maintains his daily use of the circa 30,000 euro city car despite drawing a gross monthly salary estimated at 800,000 euro, excluding bonuses, according to figures published by L’Équipe.
International Duty Ahead in the UEFA Nations League
Leaving club commitments behind in Paris, Ruiz joins the Spanish national team for upcoming international fixtures. Manager Luis de la Fuente has included the midfielder in the squad to face England in the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League.
The match takes place at Wembley Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 20.45, with live free-to-air broadcast coverage provided by Italia 1, alongside streaming options on Mediaset Infinity and SportMediaset.it.
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