Biography
Who is Fabricio Coloccini?
Early career and professional debut
Born in Alta Gracia, Argentina, Fabricio Tomás Coloccini started his path in the youth ranks of Argentinos Juniors. He moved to the professional level with Boca Juniors in 1998, appearing in one league match for the club. In late 1999, he transferred to the Italian side AC Milan. This move involved a dispute between the two clubs regarding transfer agreements. He remained with Milan for a portion of the 2000-01 season before moving back to Argentina on loan.
During his early years, he helped San Lorenzo secure the 2001 Clausura tournament title. His time in Europe included three consecutive loan periods in Spain with Alavés, Atlético Madrid, and Villarreal between 2001 and 2004. Fabricio Coloccini was a consistent starter during these years in La Liga, which helped him gain experience in one of the world's top leagues. He returned to AC Milan ahead of the 2004-05 season, where he made five appearances across all competitions before seeking a new opportunity elsewhere.
Time at Deportivo La Coruña and Newcastle United
In January 2005, he signed a six-year deal with the Spanish club Deportivo La Coruña. He established himself as a regular starter during his three-and-a-half seasons there. His performance in the 2007-08 season, which included scoring four goals, helped the team qualify for the UEFA Intertoto Cup. In August 2008, he transferred to Newcastle United on a five-year contract. He debuted for the English club against Manchester United in a 1-1 draw.
Fabricio Coloccini became a key defensive player for Newcastle, even during the club's relegation campaign. He remained with the team and helped them earn promotion back to the Premier League as champions. In July 2011, the club named him captain for the upcoming season. His leadership and defensive work were well-known, and he earned a spot in the PFA Team of the Year in April 2012. He continued playing for the club until 2016, reaching 200 league appearances for the team during his tenure.
International achievements and retirement
At the international level, he represented the Argentina national team 39 times between 2003 and 2014. He scored one goal for his country during this period. He participated in major tournaments, including the 2004 Copa América and the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, where his team reached the finals. Also, he was part of the squad that competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
His success at the youth international level included winning the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. He also earned a gold medal with the Argentina team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. After leaving Newcastle United in 2016, he returned to Argentina to play for San Lorenzo. He spent four seasons there before moving to Aldosivi for his final professional season. Fabricio Coloccini retired from playing football at the age of 40. Following his playing career, he transitioned into coaching and served as an assistant coach for Universidad de Chile.
Birthday and age
Fabricio Coloccini was born on January 22, 1982, which makes Fabricio 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Fabricio shares the date with 31 other famous people.
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