Marco Amelia
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Marco Amelia stands as a defining figure among Italian Association football coachs of the Millennial.
Italian association football player
"Marco Amelia's career highlight undoubtedly came in 2006 when he was part of Italy's FIFA World Cup-winning squad." β About Marco Amelia
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Born
Years in career25 years active
April 2nd, 1982
Birthplace
Frascati
Known for
β Association football coach
Nationality
Italy
Height
190 cm (6'3") (tall)
Generation
Millennial
Career
25 years
Region
Europe
How Marco Amelia compares to other Association football coachs
πMarco Amelia is 13 years younger than the average Association football coach
π16cm taller than the average Association football coach
| Metric | Marco Amelia | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 43 | 56 | -13 yrs |
| Height | 190cm (6'3") | 174cm | +16cm |
| Career length | 25 yrs | ~35 yrs | -10 yrs |
| Based on 470 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Marco Amelia
Did you know?
Did you know that Marco Amelia is one of the few goalkeepers in history to score a goal in a major European club competition?
5 Lesser-known facts
- He famously scored a header goal for Livorno against Partizan Belgrade in the UEFA Cup in 2006, a rare feat for a goalkeeper.
- Despite being a World Cup winner in 2006, he did not play a single minute during the tournament for Italy.
- He spent five seasons at AC Milan, winning a Serie A title and an Italian Supercup during his tenure.
- Amelia won a bronze medal with the Italian Olympic team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
- After retiring as a player, he ventured into coaching, notably managing Vastese and Prato in lower Italian divisions.
Career highlight
Marco Amelia's career highlight undoubtedly came in 2006 when he was part of Italy's FIFA World Cup-winning squad. Although he served as a backup goalkeeper, his presence in the victorious team cemented his place in Italian football history.
Legacy
Amelia is remembered as a reliable Italian goalkeeper who achieved the ultimate success as a World Cup winner. His unique goal-scoring moment also left a memorable mark on football fans.