Marco Verratti, an Italian professional footballer, plays center midfield for Al-Arabi and the Italian national team.
Verratti once played for the Italian Serie B club Pescara before moving to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2012 for a value of €45 million.
He holds nine Ligue 1 titles and four Coupe de la Ligue championships for PSG. He also had a huge impact on PSG’s 2019-20 Champions League final loss to Bayern Munich.
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Profile
- 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
- Profession: Professional Footballer
- 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 at the age of 32, was born on November 5, 1992, in Pescara, Italy, to Fabrizio Verratti and Lidia Cremonese.
Raised alongside his brother Stefano, Verratti displayed an early affinity for football. His upbringing in Pescara, a coastal city in the Abruzzo region, provided the backdrop for his formative years.
Embracing his Italian heritage and deeply rooted in the local culture, Verratti’s childhood was immersed in the love for the sport that would later define his career. As a child, Marco was also a big fan of Juventus.
Personal Life
Marco Verratti’s life took a significant turn when he crossed paths with Jessica Aidi. The couple’s relationship blossomed over time, growing into a joyous union.
Their marriage stands as a testament to enduring love and mutual respect. The couple shares a daughter named Victoria Verratti.
Marco was also in a relationship with Laura Zazzara, his childhood friend. Marco and Laura had two sons named Tommaso and Andrea.
Career
Verratti’s first experience with a youth team was with Manoppello, a historic team in Pescara until it merged with Manoppello Arabona in 2001. He then moved to the youth team of Pescara in 2006.
Verratti made his debut in the first team at the age of 15 years and nine months in the 2008–09 season.
He became a key player for Pescara and gained attention as a potential star of the future and Italian international.
Under manager Zdeněk Zeman, Verratti played as a deep-lying playmaker and helped Pescara win the 2011–12 Serie B title, earning promotion to Serie A.
He received the 2012 Bravo Award for the best player under 21 in Europe and attracted interest from clubs like 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.
Awards
- 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 Footballer 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 to be approximately $20 million.
His lucrative contracts with top-tier clubs and endorsement deals contribute to his financial success.
Social Media
- Instagram: @marco_verratti92
- Twitter: @MarcoVerratti1