Marco Verratti
Italian footballer, Paris Saint-Germain star
Born
November 5th, 1992
33 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A professional footballer, he played as a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian national team. Beginning his career at Pescara, he helped the team secure promotion to Serie A in 2012. Following this success, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain, where he won numerous league titles and domestic cups. In international competitions, he contributed to Italy's victory in UEFA Euro 2020, solidifying his reputation as a key player in the squad.
Played for Paris Saint-Germain
Won UEFA Euro 2020 with Italy
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