Biography
Who is Federico Macheda?
Early life and beginnings
Federico Macheda entered the world of professional sports in Rome. He first played football for the Atletico Prenestino club located in that city. He moved to the youth system of Lazio. Because Italian rules restricted signing professional contracts for players under eighteen, he was not tied to Lazio permanently.
Manchester United career
Federico signed his initial professional contract with Manchester United in August 2008 on his seventeenth birthday. During the 2008-2009 season, he played for both the reserve and youth teams. He found great form with the reserves, scoring eight times in eight games.
Loan spells and professional path
Federico experienced several loan periods across different European leagues during his time under contract with Manchester United. In January 2011, he joined Sampdoria in Italy for the remainder of that season. He debuted in a win against Roma and scored his first goal for the club during a cup match against Udinese.
International football experience
The athlete participated in the Italian youth setup throughout his development. Federico played for his country at the under-16, under-17, under-19, and under-21 levels.
Birthday and age
Federico Macheda was born on August 22, 1991, which makes Federico 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Federico shares the date with 47 other famous people.
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