Marco Verratti, an Italian professional footballer, plays as a central midfielder for Al-Arabi and the Italy national team.
Verratti played for Italian Serie B club Pescara before moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2012 for a transfer fee of €45 million.
He holds nine Ligue 1 titles and four Coupe de la Ligue titles for PSG. He also had a huge impact on PSG’s 2019-20 Champions League final defeat to Bayern Munich.
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- Full name: Marco Verratti
- Nickname: Gufetto (The Owl)
- Date of birth: November 5, 1992
- Age: 32 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy
- Nationality: Italian
- Occupation: Professional soccer player
- Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Parents: Fabrizio Verratti (Father), Lidia Cremonese (Mother)
- Siblings: Stefano Verratti (Brother)
- Spouse: Jessica Aidi
- Children: Victoria Verratti
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Marco Verratti, now 32 years old, was born on November 5, 1992 in Pescara, Italy, to Fabrizio Verratti and Lidia Cremonese.
Growing up with his older brother Stefano, Verratti showed an early love of football. His childhood in Pescara, a coastal city in the Abruzzo region, provided the backdrop for his formative years.
With an Italian heritage and a deep connection to the local culture, Verratti’s childhood was steeped in a love of the sport that would define his career. As a child, Marco was also a passionate Juventus fan.
Personal life
Marco Verratti’s life took a dramatic turn when he met Jessica Aidi. The couple’s relationship blossomed over time, developing into a happy union.
Their marriage is a testament to lasting love and mutual respect. The couple have a daughter together named Victoria Verratti.
Marco also has a relationship with Laura Zazzara, his childhood friend. Marco and Laura have two sons named Tommaso and Andrea.
Career
Verratti’s first experience with the youth team was with Manoppello, a historic team in Pescara until its merger with Manoppello Arabona in 2001. He then moved to Pescara’s youth team in 2006.
Verratti made his first-team debut at the age of 15 years and nine months in the 2008–09 season.
He became a key player for Pescara and was noted as a potential star of the future and an Italian international.
Under manager Zdeněk Zeman, Verratti played as a deep-lying playmaker and helped Pescara win the 2011–12 Serie B title, thereby earning promotion to Serie A.
He received the 2012 Bravo Award for best under-21 player in Europe and attracted attention from clubs such as Napoli, Roma, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
In 2012, Verratti signed a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain and made his debut in Ligue 1. He also made his UEFA Champions League debut and ended his first season by winning the Ligue 1 title. He later extended his contract with PSG until 2018.
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- Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2015–16
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2019–20
- Serie B Player of the Year: 2011–12
- Serie B Team of the Year: 2011–12
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2013
Net worth
Marco Verratti’s net worth is estimated at $20 million.
Lucrative contracts with top clubs and sponsorship deals contribute to his financial success.
Social media
- Instagram: @marco_verratti92
- Twitter: @MarcoVerratti1
