Italian · Pescara, Italy · Born 5 November 1992Diminutive Italian maestro whose close control and passing in tight spaces made him one of the finest midfielders of his generation.
Marco Verratti was born in Pescara, Italy on 5 November 1992. He joined PSG from Pescara in 2012 for just €12 million and became the heartbeat of their midfield for over a decade. His close control, ability to retain the ball under pressure and passing accuracy were outstanding. He won nine Ligue 1 titles and reached the Champions League final in 2020. He made over 400 appearances for PSG. He won Euro 2020 with Italy though injury limited his playing time. He earned 53 caps for Italy. He moved to Al-Arabi in Qatar in 2023.
Key midfielder in Italy's Euro 2020 triumph
Despite being one of the world's best midfielders, he only won Euro 2020 with Italy while injured, meaning his greatest trophy came without him playing in the knockout rounds.
Did You Know?How They Played
Deep-lying playmaker with exceptional vision, passing range and press resistance
Lasting Impact
One of the finest deep-lying playmakers of his generation
Career Honours
- Ligue 1 9x
- Coupe de France 6x
- Euro 2020
- UEFA Nations League 2021
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pescara | 2008–2012 | 38 | 9 | #6 |
| PSG | 2012–2024 | 119 | 10 | #6 |
 Italy | — | 65 | 5 | — |
Italian Athletes