Vincenzo Montella
Italian football manager and player
Born
June 18th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played as a striker in Serie A, primarily for clubs such as Roma and Sampdoria. Achieved significant success as a manager after retirement, including winning the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana with Fiorentina. Served as head coach for various clubs, including Sevilla and the Italian national team at under-21 level.
Won Coppa Italia with Fiorentina in 2014
Coached the Italian U21 national team
Managed Sevilla FC in La Liga
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