Gennaro Ivan Gattuso Ufficiale OMRI is an experienced and accomplished Italian professional football manager and former player.
He is currently the head coach of Croatian Football League club Haiduk Split.
Gattuso primarily plays as a defensive midfielder and his tenacious and combative style makes his presence on the pitch intimidating.
While his primary role is in midfield, he has also shown the versatility to operate out wide when required.
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- Full name: Gennaro Ivan Gattuso Ufficiale OMRI
- Stage name: Gennaro Gattuso
- Date of birth: January 9, 1978
- Age: 46 years old
- Birthplace: Corigliano Calabro, Italy
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- Occupation: Italian football manager
- Height: 1.77m
- Parents: Costanza Gattuso and Francesco Gattuso.
- Siblings: Francesca Gattuso
- Spouse: Monica Romano
- Children: Gabriela Gattuso and Francesco Gattuso
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
early life and education
Gennaro Ivan Gattuso Ufficiale OMRI is a famous Italian football manager who was born on January 9, 1978 in Corigliano Calabro, Italy. His parents are Costanza Gattuso and Francesco Gattuso.
Gennaro Gattuso had a sibling named Francesca Gattuso, who sadly passed away in June 2020 at the age of 37 after months in the intensive care unit battling a rare disease.
Gattuso’s educational background is not widely publicized. However, he obtained a UEFA A-level license in 2011, which is a requirement for coaching professional football teams in Europe. His ethnicity is Italian, but his specific religious affiliation is unknown.
Profession
Gennaro Gattuso came from Corigliano Calabro, Italy, and he blazed a unique path in football history. He began his career with Umbrian side Perugia, but a controversial transfer at the age of 19 saw him move to Scottish giants Rangers in 1997.
The move was resisted by Perugia, which unsuccessfully challenged its legality. Gattuso made his Rangers debut as an 81st-minute substitute in the opening game against Hearts.
He scored his first goal for the club in the UEFA Cup against Strasbourg, but Rangers ultimately fell short. Changes in the club’s management led to Gattuso’s poor performance, which led to his move to newly promoted Serie A side Salernitana in 1998.
In 1999, AC Milan acquired Gattuso’s services for 8 million euros. He quickly established himself in the starting lineup and showed his tenacity and perseverance in his first Milan derby against the legendary Ronaldo. Gattuso’s dedication has earned him the adoration of Milan fans.
Loyalty and dedication became the hallmarks of Gattuso’s career. In 2006, he played his 300th game for Milan and extended his contract with Milan until 2011.
That same year, he tasted Champions League glory for the second time, as Milan beat Liverpool in the final. 2009 marked another milestone – he made his 400th appearance for the club and even wore the captain’s armband.
Gattuso’s enthusiasm on the pitch also extends to his style of play. One infamous incident was a red card and suspension during a Champions League game against Ajax. He slapped Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which resulted in him being banned for multiple games.
Despite the occasional outbursts of temper, Gattuso’s international career was impressive with 73 caps for Italy. He has participated in major events such as the World Cup, European Championships, and Confederations Cup.
On February 23, 2000, Gattuso made his first appearance for the Italian national team under the leadership of Dino Zoff. The 22-year-old midfielder came on as a substitute in the 1-0 friendly win over Sweden.
Gattuso’s international career has included participation in several major tournaments. In the 2002 World Cup, he came on as a substitute against Ecuador and South Korea.
His most important contribution came at the 2006 World Cup under Marcello Lippi. Gattuso was a key player in Italy’s victory, winning the Man of the Match award for his performance against Ukraine in the quarter-finals.
He continued to represent Italy in the 2008 European Cup, playing against the Netherlands and France. However, the suspension ruled him out of the quarter-finals against Spain.
In June 2010, Gattuso announced his retirement from the national team after the 2010 World Cup. His last appearance for Italy came in the group stage against Slovakia, a disappointing first-round elimination.
Gennaro Gattuso’s coaching career began in 2011 while still playing for AC Milan, during which time he participated in the UEFA A-level license course. After receiving his license, he held a number of administrative positions, including at Palermo and Hamilton College.
In 2015, Gattuso took charge of the professional league team Pisa and led the team to promotion to Serie B the following year. This success led to him becoming coach of the club’s under-19 youth team AC Milan Primavera.
In November 2017, Gattuso was promoted to the head coach of AC Milan’s first team, replacing Vincenzo Montella. He subsequently coached Napoli and Fiorentina, and in 2022 became the head coach of Valencia. Most recently, Gattuso served as head coach of Marseille in Ligue 1 and Hajduk Split in the Croatian Football League.
social media
- Instagram account: @gttuso1
personal life
Gennaro Gattuso’s wife is Monica Romano, an Italian-Scottish woman.
They have been married for many years and have two children: Gabriella Gattuso and Francesco Gattuso. Monica has been a staunch supporter of Gattuso throughout his career as a football player and head coach.
net worth
Based on Gattuso’s earnings as a professional football player and coach, his net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
He has played for many top clubs such as AC Milan and Rangers, and has coached teams such as Milan, Naples, and Valencia. In 2006, he also won the World Cup with the Italian team.
