Biography
Who is Marco Amelia?
Early life and football beginnings
Marco Amelia was born in Frascati, Italy. He started his time in the Roma youth system. While he originally played as a forward, he eventually switched to the goalkeeper position.
In 2001, he moved to Livorno on loan from Roma. He later joined the club permanently in 2002 for a fee of 2.8 million euros. This transfer was part of a deal involving Giorgio Chiellini.
Club career highlights
He played for several Italian teams including Lecce and Parma. In 2008, he signed a permanent contract with Palermo for 6 million euros. During his time there, he famously saved a penalty from Ronaldinho.
Marco Amelia moved to Genoa in 2009 before joining AC Milan in 2010. He played for Milan for several seasons and made 14 appearances during the 2011-12 campaign. He was signed by the club for 3.5 million euros in 2011.
Later, he had short spells with Chelsea in England and Vicenza in Italy. He also played for clubs like Perugia and Lupa Castelli Romani.
International success and achievements
He represented Italy at various levels, including winning the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He also earned a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Marco Amelia was a member of the 2006 FIFA World Cup winning squad. He earned nine senior caps for Italy between 2005 and 2009. He was also part of the squads for UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Coaching career and personal life
After retiring from playing, he earned his UEFA A coaching licence in 2017. He has managed several clubs including Lupa Roma, Vastese, and Livorno. He was also the head coach for Prato and Olbia.
In December 2024, he began his role as the head coach for Nuova Sondrio. Marco Amelia is married to Carlotta Bosello. They have two children, a son named Giulio Cesare and a daughter named Matilde.
Birthday and age
Marco Amelia was born on April 2, 1982, which makes Marco 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Marco shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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