Biography
Who is Alberto Aquilani?
Early career and Roma
Born in Rome, Italy, Alberto Aquilani began his professional football path with the local side Roma. As a youth player, he attracted attention from English clubs Chelsea and Arsenal, but he chose to decline those offers to remain with his Italian team. He made his official debut in Serie A on May 10, 2002, during a match against Torino managed by Fabio Capello, which resulted in a 3-1 victory for his side.
To gain more experience in the professional game, he moved on loan to the Serie B club US Triestina Calcio 1918 for the 2003-04 season. After returning to Roma, he became a regular fixture in the starting lineup during the 2005-06 campaign. Fans and media nicknamed him Il Principino, or The Little Prince, a reference to his playing style and appearance similarity to former Roma icon Giuseppe Giannini. During his time at the club, he contributed to winning two Coppa Italia titles in 2007 and 2008, as well as the 2007 Supercoppa Italiana.
International and club experience
Alberto Aquilani represented Italy at various youth levels before making his full international debut in November 2006. His first match for the senior team was a draw against Turkey. Across his international career, he earned 38 appearances for his country and scored 5 goals. He was a participant in several major tournaments, including Euro 2008, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup where he won a bronze medal, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
In 2009, he transferred to the English club Liverpool. His time in England was impacted by injuries, leading him to return to Italy on loan. He played for Juventus during the 2010-11 season before moving to AC Milan for the following year. In 2012, he joined ACF Fiorentina, where he played until his transfer to the Portuguese team Sporting CP in 2015. He returned to Italy to play for Pescara in 2016 and had a brief stint with the Spanish club Las Palmas in 2017 before retiring in 2019.
Personal life and coaching
Outside of his playing career, Alberto Aquilani is married to Michela Quattrociocche. He stands 186 centimeters tall and was born under the Cancer zodiac sign. Following his retirement from professional play, he transitioned into a new role within the sport as an association football coach. He has taken his experience from playing as a deep-lying playmaker and central midfielder into his managerial work in Italian football.
Birthday and age
Alberto Aquilani was born on July 7, 1984, which makes Alberto 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Alberto shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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