Marco Verratti

Italian footballer, Paris Saint-Germain star

Marco Verratti - Italian footballer, Paris Saint-Germain star
Born

November 5th, 1992
32 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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