Marco Materazzi Italian Footballer Born 1973 in Lecce
Marco Materazzi · association football player and association football coach · Italian
Biography
Marco Materazzi, born 19 August 1973 in Lecce, is an Italian footballer. He is known for spells at Inter Milan (2001–2011) and Italy men's national association football team (2001–2008).
Career
Marco Materazzi plays in the centre-back role. In 1990, he is first listed with A.C.R. Messina. Marco Materazzi has worn the colours of 12 teams on record, including Inter Milan, Italy men's national association football team and A.C. Perugia Calcio. From 2001 to 2011, he played for Inter Milan. At Inter Milan (2001–2011), his team-mates on record include Christian Vieri, Leonardo Bonucci and Luís Figo. Italy men's national association football team team-mates from the same years include Alessandro Del Piero, Fabio Cannavaro and Gianluigi Buffon.
Recognition
Marco Materazzi’s wins include the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, awarded in 2006. The list of wins also includes the Gold Collar for Sports Merit.
Public roles
Marco Materazzi’s affiliations include OmegaPro and Validus.
Personal life
He is the father of Davide Materazzi.
Teams
12 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 | A.C.R. Messina | Centre-back |
| 1993–1994 | Marsala Football Club | Centre-back |
| 1994–1995 | F.C. Trapani 1905 | Centre-back |
| 1995–1998 | A.C. Perugia Calcio | Centre-back |
| 1996 | A.C. Carpi | Centre-back |
| 1996–1997 | A.C. Carpi | Centre-back |
| 1998–1999 | Everton F.C. | Centre-back |
| 1999–2001 | A.C. Perugia Calcio | Centre-back |
| 2001–2011 | Inter Milan | Centre-back |
| 2001–2008 | Italy men's national association football team | Centre-back |
| 2014 | Chennaiyin FC | Centre-back |
| SS Lazio | Centre-back |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | Won | |
| Gold Collar for Sports Merit | Won |
Marco Materazzi on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 1.2M @marcomaterazzi
- Engagement rate
- 1.08% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 12,949
- Average comments
- 89 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Marco Materazzi Photos
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Photo: Steindy (talk) 23:54, 28 November 2009 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Marco Materazzi?
Marco Materazzi is 53 years old, born on 19 August 1973 in Lecce.
What is Marco Materazzi known for?
Marco Materazzi is a centre-back who has played for Inter Milan and Italy men's national association football team.
How tall is Marco Materazzi?
Marco Materazzi is 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) tall.
What is Marco Materazzi’s nationality?
Marco Materazzi is Italian, born in Lecce.
Has Marco Materazzi won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2006).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q185081), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Анна Нэсси · CC BY-SA 3.0
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