Biography
Who is Roberto Di Matteo?
Early life and playing career
Roberto Di Matteo was born on May 29, 1970, in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. He began his professional football path in his home country, playing for FC Schaffhausen, FC Zürich, and FC Aarau. His time at Aarau was marked by success, as he helped the team secure the Swiss league title during the 1992–1993 season.
Time at Chelsea
In 1996, Roberto Di Matteo joined the Premier League club Chelsea for a transfer fee of 4.9 million pounds, which was a record for the club at the time. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his home debut against Middlesbrough. Over the next several seasons, he became a central figure in the team's resurgence, known for his passing ability and long-distance shooting. He scored important goals in multiple FA Cup finals at Wembley Stadium, helping the club lift the trophy in 1997 and 2000.
International football
Roberto Di Matteo represented Italy on the international stage, earning 34 caps during his career. He made his debut on November 16, 1994, under manager Arrigo Sacchi in a match against Croatia. His first international goal came on April 30, 1997, in a 3–0 qualifying win against Poland. He scored one additional goal for his country during a friendly match against Slovakia in 1998.
Managerial career
After retiring as a player, he transitioned into management. His first role was with Milton Keynes Dons in 2008, where he led the team to the League One playoffs. He then moved to West Bromwich Albion in 2009, guiding the club to automatic promotion to the Premier League in his first season. He was named Premier League Manager of the Month in September 2010 but was dismissed by the club in February 2011.
Birthday and age
Roberto Di Matteo was born on May 29, 1970, which makes Roberto 56 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Roberto shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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