Biography
Who is Marco Materazzi?
Early Career
Marco Materazzi began his playing days in the lower divisions of Italian football with clubs such as Tor di Quinto, Marsala, and Trapani. He later moved to Serie B squad Perugia before experiencing English football with Everton during the 1998 to 1999 season. While playing in England, he made 27 appearances and scored goals against Middlesbrough and Huddersfield Town.
After his time abroad, he returned to Perugia and broke a Serie A scoring record for defenders by netting 12 goals during the 2000 to 2001 campaign. His strong performances in the Italian leagues caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to his major transfer to Inter Milan in July 2001 for a reported fee of €10 million.
Success with Inter Milan
During his years with Inter Milan, Marco Materazzi secured numerous major honors, including five consecutive Serie A league titles from 2006 to 2010. He also won the UEFA Champions League, the FIFA Club World Cup, multiple Coppa Italia trophies, and the Supercoppa Italiana. He played roughly 270 games for the club before his departure in 2011.
His time at Inter Milan featured several well-known moments, such as scoring the title-winning goals in 2007 and playing as a late substitute in the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich. Under managers like Roberto Mancini and José Mourinho, he remained a well-known part of the defensive squad despite dealing with injuries and suspensions during various seasons.
International Career
Marco Materazzi earned 41 caps for the Italy national team between his debut in 2001 and 2008. He represented his country in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships, becoming a central figure during the 2006 tournament in Germany.
In the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final against France, he gave away an early penalty, scored an equalising header, and was involved in the famous extra-time incident with Zinedine Zidane. Italy ultimately won the World Cup in a penalty shoot-out, with Materazzi successfully converting one of the penalties.
Coaching and Personal Details
After finishing his playing career, Marco Materazzi transitioned into management. He returned to the sport in 2014 when he took on the role of player-manager for Chennaiyin in the Indian Super League.
Born in Lecce, Italy, he stands at a height of 193 centimeters. He has a child named Davide Materazzi and holds awards including the Gold Collar for Sports Merit and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
Birthday and age
Marco Materazzi was born on August 19, 1973, which makes Marco 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Marco shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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