Biography
Who is Christian Vieri?
Early life
Christian Vieri was born in Bologna, Italy, on July 12, 1973. His father was the active professional football player Roberto Vieri, and his mother was Christiane Nathalie Rivaux. He is of Italian and French descent, as his mother was born in Casablanca and raised in Paris. He spent the first years of his life in the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region while his father played for Bologna.
With his father's transfer to Marconi Stallions in 1977, the family moved to Sydney, Australia. They resided in the suburb of Wetherill Park, where young Christian attended Patrician Brothers College in Fairfield. During his time in Australia, he developed a strong love for both football and cricket. His younger brother, Massimiliano Max Vieri, also became a professional footballer and an Australian international.
Club career highlights
Christian Vieri started his senior playing career with Torino, making his first team debut on October 30, 1991, in the Coppa Italia against Lazio. He scored his first league goal in a match against Genoa. After playing for clubs like Pisa, Ravenna, and Venezia, he joined Atalanta in Serie A for the 1995-96 season. His performances caught the attention of Juventus, where he won the Scudetto during the 1996-97 season and reached the UEFA Champions League final.
Following his success at Juventus, Christian Vieri transferred to Spanish side Atletico Madrid, where he scored 24 goals in 24 league appearances and received the Pichichi Trophy as the league top scorer. He later returned to Italy to play for Lazio, winning the Cup Winners' Cup. He then moved to Inter Milan for a record transfer fee, forming a well-known partnership upfront and playing for the club across six seasons. His extensive club career also included stints with AC Milan, AS Monaco, ACF Fiorentina, and Atalanta.
International career
Christian Vieri represented the Italy national team between 1997 and 2005, earning 49 caps and scoring 23 goals. He established himself as one of Italy's highest ever goalscorers, sharing ninth place in the all-time scoring charts with Francesco Graziani. No Italian has scored more World Cup goals than Christian Vieri, who netted a combined nine goals from nine matches across the 1998 and 2002 tournaments. This record places him alongside Roberto Baggio and Paolo Rossi as the joint highest World Cup scorer for Italy. He also took part in the Euro 2004 tournament.
Personal life and height
Christian Vieri stands at a height of 185 cm. Throughout his life and career, he has been associated with several high profile partners, including Elisabetta Canalis, Melissa Satta, and Costanza Caracciolo. He remains well known in Italy and internationally for his athletic achievements and his extensive career across multiple European football leagues.
Birthday and age
Christian Vieri was born on July 12, 1973, which makes Christian 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Christian shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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