Biography
Who is Federico Marchetti?
Early career and club history
Federico Marchetti began his path in professional football as a trainee within the Torino youth system. He later moved to Pro Vercelli on loan and played for several other teams in Serie C1 and Serie C2. During the 2003 and 2004 seasons, he served as a backup goalkeeper for both Crotone and Treviso without making an appearance.
In 2005, he joined AlbinoLeffe after Torino faced bankruptcy and restarted in Serie B. He eventually moved to Biellese before being reacquired by AlbinoLeffe in 2006. His strong performances earned him the Serie B best goalkeeper award and helped the club reach the promotion playoffs during the 2007 and 2008 seasons.
Major achievements and later years
While playing for SS Lazio, Federico Marchetti helped the team reach the Europa League in two consecutive seasons. A major highlight of his tenure in Rome was winning the Coppa Italia on May 26, 2013. He kept a clean sheet during the final match against Roma to secure the trophy.
Following his time in Rome, he joined Genoa on a free transfer in July 2018. He later signed with Spezia in early 2023 and moved to the Maltese club Ħamrun Spartans in July 2023. During his time in Malta, he won the Maltese Super Cup and the BOV Premier League title.
International career with Italy
Federico Marchetti earned his first call-up to the Italy national team in May 2009. He made his debut in a friendly match against Northern Ireland, where he played the full game and kept a clean sheet. He was later selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad.
During the 2010 World Cup, he entered the pitch as a substitute during a match against Paraguay. He also participated in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, where the Italian team finished in third place. He was a member of the squad for UEFA Euro 2016 as well.
Personal life and height
Federico Marchetti stands at a height of 188 centimeters. In his younger years, he actually played as a forward before he decided to switch his position to goalkeeper. Because of his long hair during his playing days, fans at Lazio gave him the nickname Tarzan.
Regarding his personal life, he is married to the actress Lorena Cacciatore. The couple celebrated the birth of their child on September 26, 2021. He was born in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, which is located in the country of Italy.
Birthday and age
Federico Marchetti was born on February 7, 1983, which makes Federico 43 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Federico shares the date with 36 other famous people.
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