Roberto De Zerbi
Football manager of Brighton & Hove Albion
Born
June 6th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Italy
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Born in Italy, a former professional footballer transitioned to management. Early managerial career included stints with Foggia and Sassuolo, where improved team performance and secured mid-table finishes in Serie A. Achieved significant success with Shakhtar Donetsk, winning domestic titles and competing in European competitions. In 2022, took charge of Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, implementing an attacking style of play and leading the team to notable league positions.
Managed Brighton & Hove Albion to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League
Won the Ukrainian Premier League with Shakhtar Donetsk
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