Pep Biel Bio
Pep Biel Mas Jaume (born 5 September 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and winger for Major League Soccer club Charlotte FC, on loan from Olympiacos. Standing 1.72 meters tall, he has built his career through the lower tiers of Spanish football before moving into top-flight competition in Denmark and Greece. His journey from a small-town youth setup in Majorca to European club football reflects steady progression and a knack for delivering in decisive matches.
Across spells at Real Zaragoza, F.C. Copenhagen, and Olympiacos, Biel has shown consistency as a creative midfielder and a goalscorer from advanced positions. He currently competes in Major League Soccer, where he represents Charlotte FC while still contracted to the Greek giants.
Early Life and Background
Pep Biel Mas Jaume was born on 5 September 1996 in Sant Joan, a small town on the island of Majorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain. Growing up in a region with a strong local football culture, he was introduced to the sport at an early age through community-level play. His home island produced several notable Spanish footballers, and Biel joined the local pathway at a young age.
He began his footballing journey at CE Constància, a club based in Inca that fields teams across Spain’s lower professional divisions. On 16 December 2012, aged only 16, he made his first team debut for Constància by entering as a second-half substitute in a 1–0 Segunda División B home defeat against CE L’Hospitalet. That brief appearance marked the first recorded step of his senior career.
Path to Professional Soccer
After breaking into senior football with Constància, Biel moved to the Rayo Vallecano youth system in 2013 to refine his development. Having rarely featured for Rayo Vallecano B, he dropped back into the third tier in July 2015 by joining CD Llosetense, also based in Majorca, to gain regular senior minutes.
On 14 June 2016, Biel signed for RCD Mallorca B in the third division, but was quickly loaned to Tercera División side AD Almudévar for the 2016–17 campaign to accumulate playing time. The following season he joined Real Zaragoza B, where his form earned him a two-year contract with Real Zaragoza on 12 July 2017, assigning him initially to the reserves and setting the stage for his professional breakthrough.
Pep Biel Career
Early Career (2012–2017)
Biel’s early professional years were spent moving between reserve teams and third-division clubs while he developed his attacking instincts. From Constància to Rayo Vallecano B, CD Llosetense, AD Almudévar, and Zaragoza B, he steadily accumulated senior experience despite limited goalscoring visibility at that stage.
The turning point came when Real Zaragoza promoted him to the senior squad ahead of the 2018–19 season, after he had featured for the reserves the previous year. His performances in that reserve spell convinced the club to invest in his long-term development.
Real Zaragoza Breakthrough (2017–2019)
On 12 July 2017, Biel agreed to a two-year contract with Real Zaragoza and was assigned to the reserves in the third division. He made his professional debut on 19 January 2018, replacing Alberto Zapater in a 2–1 away loss to Granada CF in the Segunda División.
On 21 May 2018, Biel renewed his contract until 2022 and was definitively promoted to the first team for the 2018–19 season. He scored his first professional goal on 12 November, netting his side’s second in a 3–1 away win over Gimnàstic de Tarragona. A regular starter under manager Víctor Fernández, he scored a brace in a 3–3 draw at Cádiz CF on 8 April 2019 and finished the campaign with six goals in 21 appearances as Zaragoza avoided relegation.
F.C. Copenhagen Era (2019–2022)
On 1 August 2019, Danish Superliga side F.C. Copenhagen announced that they had agreed a fee with Zaragoza, and two days later Biel signed a five-year contract. He made his debut abroad on 3 August 2019, replacing Viktor Fischer in a 2–1 away win over SønderjyskE.
His European pedigree became clear on 27 February 2020, when he scored in the final minutes to defeat Scottish champions Celtic and help Copenhagen advance to the round of 16 of the Europa League. On 8 August 2021, he scored the final goal in a 4–2 derby win over Brøndby, and was later named Superliga Player of the Month for August 2021 after scoring five goals and providing two assists in five matches. On 22 May 2022, he won the Danish Superliga with Copenhagen, his first major club honour, and was voted Copenhagen Player of the Season for 2021–22.
Olympiacos, Augsburg, and Charlotte FC Era (2022–Present)
After his successful spell in Denmark, Biel moved to Greek giants Olympiacos. On 1 February 2024, he was sent on loan to German Bundesliga club FC Augsburg for the remainder of the season, with an option to buy. That summer, on 15 August 2024, he signed with Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC on loan until 31 December 2024. Charlotte declined his contract option following the 2024 season, but on 13 January 2025, Biel and Charlotte extended his loan until 1 August 2025, where he continues to feature as an attacking midfielder and winger.
Driving Style and Strengths
Biel combines technical passing with a sharp eye for goal, operating comfortably between the lines as a number ten or from wide positions. His left foot delivers accurate set pieces and incisive through balls, while his timing of late runs into the box was showcased repeatedly during his Copenhagen spell. He thrives in transition-based football and has shown composure in high-pressure European fixtures.
Notable Events and Milestones
Among his signature moments, the late strike against Celtic in February 2020 stands out as a defining European highlight. His hat-trick against Brøndby on 7 August 2022 was the first ever scored in a Copenhagen Derby, and his 2021–22 Player of the Month and Player of the Season awards underline his impact at F.C. Copenhagen.
Pep Biel Career Wins
Biel has built a trophy-laden profile since moving abroad, with his primary team honours coming at F.C. Copenhagen in Denmark. His career trajectory has taken him from third-tier Spanish football to European competition and Major League Soccer, marked by individual recognition along the way.
F.C. Copenhagen Highlights
Across his time at F.C. Copenhagen, Biel contributed key goals in domestic and European competition. He finished the 2021–22 Superliga campaign as a league champion, was named Copenhagen Player of the Season, and earlier claimed the Superliga Player of the Month award for August 2021. His scoring burst that season included the historic derby hat-trick against Brøndby in August 2022.
Other Performances
Biel recorded six goals in 21 appearances for Real Zaragoza in 2018–19, helping the club preserve its Segunda División status. He later gained Bundesliga experience on loan at FC Augsburg in the second half of 2023–24 before transitioning to Major League Soccer with Charlotte FC in August 2024.
Pep Biel Family
Family Background and Racing Lineage
Pep Biel Mas Jaume was born in Sant Joan, Majorca, in the Balearic Islands of Spain. Public information about his parents or wider family background is not widely documented, and no notable football lineage has been publicly verified.
Personal Life
Biel resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, while on loan at Charlotte FC from Olympiacos. No verified public details about a spouse or children have been published.
2025 Season Performance
Pep Biel entered 2025 on the back of an extended loan arrangement at Charlotte FC after the club declined his initial contract option at the end of 2024. On 13 January 2025, his loan was extended through 1 August 2025, giving him a full MLS campaign to showcase his attacking talent in the Eastern Conference.
Operating primarily as an attacking midfielder and winger, Biel offers Charlotte creative passing and set-piece delivery, along with proven goal threat in transition. His familiarity with European tactical systems, gained across the Danish Superliga, Greek Super League, and Bundesliga, has translated well into the demands of Major League Soccer.
With the 2025 MLS regular season underway and Charlotte competing for a playoff place, Biel’s form will be central to the club’s hopes of a postseason push. His extended stay allows him to build chemistry with teammates and pursue further individual recognition in his first full American season.