Andrea Pirlo is an Italian professional football player who played a key role in the country’s World Cup victory in 2006. A set-piece and penalty-kick specialist, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfield playmakers of all time. As an attacking midfielder, he began his club career at various clubs, but his lack of pace often prevented him from breaking into the starting line-up. Brescia manager Carlo Mazzone made the innovative decision to use Pirlo as a deep-lying playmaker during his time there. Pirlo thrived in that role.

In addition to his outstanding, almost supernatural passing ability, he was a key player in A.C. Roma’s dominance of both the Italian and European football circuits. As a free agent in 2011, he joined Juventus and had a similarly productive run with them. 116 appearances make him the fourth most capped player for the Italian national team. He captained the bronze-medal-winning Italian team at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He currently plays for New York City FC in the United States.

Andrea Pirlo Bio/Wiki

Birth Name	Andrea Pirlo
Nick Name	• The Architect (L’Architetto) • Mozart • The Professor (Il Professore) • The Metronome (Il Metronomo)
Age	44 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Roman Catholic
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Taurus
Birth Place	Flero, Lombardy, Italy
Date of Birth	19 May 1979
Nationality	Italian
Residence	Flero, Lombardy, Italy
Home Town	Flero, Lombardy, Italy
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Playing guitar
Family
Mother’s Name	Livia Pirlo (Housewife)
Father’s Name	Alberto Pirlo (Businessman and founder of Elg Steel Company)
Brothers	Ivan Pirlo (Brother) (Businessman, works as managing director of Elg Steel)
Sisters	Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Deborah Roversi (2001-2014) – Andrea Pirlo married Deborah Roversi in 2001 while playing on loan for Brescia while owned by Inter Milan. Although the exact date of their relationship is unknown, it is rumored that they met when Pirlo played for Brescia. Deborah gave birth to a son, Niccolo, almost two years after their wedding, and their daughter, Angela, was born in 2006. In 2014, Deborah discovered that her husband was having an affair with a real estate agent. Valentina Baldini (2014-Present) – Valentina Baldini appeared in tabloid reports in 2014 summer as it was reported that the married midfield teacher was having an affair behind her husband’s back. In the end, Pirlo gave Deborah, his wife of 13 years, a divorce and made his relationship with Valentina official. Pirlo reportedly met Baldini at the golf course and fell in love with her at first sight.
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Deborah Roversi
Marriage Date	21 June 2001
Divorce Date	28 May 2014
Children	Daughters- Angela Pirlo Sons- • Niccolò Pirlo • Tommaso Pirlo • Leonardo Pirlo
Education
School	Andrea Pirlo started his football education at the local Flero youth side. However, it is not known whether the academy took care of his formal education as well. After spending couple of years at Flero, he joined Voluntas academy. Until the age of 15, he stayed with Voluntas and took part in several youth competitions to hone his skills and game. He then joined the Brescia youth setup in 1994. And, it was at Brescia that he graduated to the senior team at the age of 16.
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Not Available
Profession	Professional Football Player
Brands Endorsed	• Nike • Jeep • Drutex • Rolex
Career Manager	TMP SOCCER srl agency.
Football Career
Debut Club	• Pirlo played his first ever professional match at the age of 16 for Brescia in a Serie A match against Reggiana on May 21, 1995. • On September 20, 2001, he stepped out for the first time in AC Milan’s strip in a UEFA Cup match against BATE Borisov as a second half substitute for Massimo Donati. • His first competitive appearance for Juventus came in Serie A match against Parma in a 4-1 win at Juventus Stadium with Pirlo delivering two assists. • He made his debut for MLS club, New York City FC as a 56th minute substitute in 5-3 win against Orlando City at the Yankee Stadium on July 26, 2015.
Debut International	His debut for Italy national team came against Azerbaijan in a Euro 2004 qualifying match on September 7, 2002 in a 2-0 victory.
Current Team(s)	Italian football coach
Jersey Number	Throughout his career, Pirlo has worn 21 numbered shirt for his various clubs as well as the national team.
Coach\Mentor	Not Available
Position	Deep Lying Playmaker
Strengths	• Passing • Through balls • Controlling game tempo • Vision • Long Shots • Positioning
Weaknesses	• Tackling • Strength • Speed • Mobility
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 177 cm in meters- 1.77 m in feet inches- 5’10”
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 68 kg in pounds- 150 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	38 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	White
Hair Color	Light Brown
Eye Color	Hazel
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	• Long locks • Full beard • Small and slight build • Piercing stare
Dress Size	Not Available
Shoe Size	9 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Midfielder
Favorite Car	Jeep Grand Cherokee
Favorite Football Club	Aston Villa
Favorite Inspiration	Andres Iniesta
Favorite Hobby	Sony PlayStation
Controversies	None

Life Journey

Pirlo was born on May 19, 1979, in Flero, a commune in the province of Brescia, Lombardy, Italy, to parents Luigi and Lidia. His brother is Ivan. Pirlo was a football protégé. Growing up, he played on the sand with his brother and friends in the seaside resort Viareggio in Tuscany, where his family spent holidays.

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At the age of 13, he and his team, the ‘Voluntas Brescia U15s’, received international attention at the 1992 ‘Dana Cup’. Before being knocked out, they made it to the semi-finals.

In 2001, Andrea Pirlo married Deborah Roversi. They have two children together: son Niccolo is a 2003 baby and daughter Angela is a 2006 baby. It was a 13-year marriage before the couple divorced in 2014. Later, it was reported that Pirlo was having an affair with Valentina Baldini, a real estate agent he met at his golf club.

His autobiography, ‘Penso Quindi Gioco’ (I Think, Therefore I Play), was published on April 30, 2013, by ‘Arnoldo Mondadori Editore’. The book was consistently cited and brimming with charm and wit and was well-received by critics and fans alike.

Andrea Pirlo Net Worth

Andrea Pirlo has a net worth of $55 million.

Pirlo earns an annual salary of up to £7.5 million (€8m/$9.8m) as head coach of Juventus, according to online sources. The Serie A side has signed Pirlo to a two-year contract worth £14 million (€15.5m/$18m) over two years.

As part of his contract, he is also expected to receive signing and tournament-winning bonuses, resulting in a salary of £16 million (€18m/$20m) over the course of two years at the Allianz.

It is slightly less than what other top-class coaches earn in lucrative divisions such as the Premier League.

Compared to Jose Mourinho’s salary at Tottenham, Pep Guardiola earns £15 million (€16.5m/$18.5m) a year as Manchester City manager. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reported to earn £10 million (€11m/$12.5m) annually.

Pirlo has had previous deals with the likes of Nike throughout his playing career and beyond, which included a special limited edition of the Nike Tiempo Legend 6 boot released specifically for the ex-midfielder. As part of the Andrea Pirlo Project, Juventus’ head coach also has a partnership with Rolex, which has released his own Submariner watch.

Pirlo was involved in a number of charities during his playing career and after retirement, playing in high-profile charity football matches in support of a variety of organizations – including the Piedmontese Foundation for Cancer Research. He has shown his support for the fight against racism in football by joining other FIFA legends in their fight against discrimination.

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Club Career

• At the age of 16, Andrea Pirlo played his first ‘Serie A’ game against Reggiana on May 21, 1995, for Brescia. Mircea Lucescu, coach of Inter Milan, was impressed by his play, and he brought him into his squad. He wasn’t a very productive player for the club; he wasn’t often seen on the field.
• For the 1999-2000 season, Inter temporarily loaned him to Reggina, and he turned out to be very good.
• During the next season, he was once again loaned out, this time to Brescia, his former club. Coach Carlo Mazzone was the first coach to put him in front of the defense. He led the team to a respectable seventh place in the league while playing alongside his childhood idol, Roberto Baggio.
• He was purchased by AC Milan from Inter after spending three seasons on Inter’s books. There he met the team’s manager Carlo Ancelotti who would guide his career in a new direction that would ultimately make him a world-class player. It was against the Belarusian team ‘BATE Borisov’ in the UEFA Cup on September 20, 2001, that he made his debut for the team. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for Milan.
• He won two ‘Serie A ‘titles (2004 and 2011), two ‘UEFA Champions Leagues’ (2003 and 2007), and two ‘UEFA Super Cups’ (2003 and 2007) as a midfielder for Milan throughout the next decade. During his time with the club, he played 401 matches and scored 41 goals.
• He left Milan after reaching a mutual agreement with the club in 2011. Juventus signed him on a free transfer and he debuted in Serie A with a 4-1 win over Parma.
• Before Pirlo came to Juventus, the team had been trophyless since 2003. He brought four Serie A titles (2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015), two Supercoppa Italiana titles (2012 and 2013), and a Coppa Italia (2015) to the club. He played in 164 matches for them and scored 19 goals.
• After signing with New York City FC in 2015, he has been with the Major League Soccer team to date.

International Career

• The Italian U21 team’s captain, Andrea Pirlo, earned the best player and top scorer awards during the 2000 ‘European Championship’. At the 2004 Summer Olympics, he won the Bronze medal. He was in Italy’s Olympic squads in 2000 and 2004.
• At 23, he made his senior debut in a 2-0 win against Azerbaijan. As part of his country’s 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign, he played an important role.
• On July 4, he scored Italy’s opening goal against Ghana and helped Fabio Grosso open the scoring against Germany in the semi-finals.
• In the final against France on July 9, he continued his stellar play. After a hard-fought match, it went to a penalty shootout after both teams could not break the 1-1 deadlock. It was he who took the first spot-kick from the Italian side, successfully converting it into a goal. The Italians won the match and became World Champions for the first time in 24 years. In both the semi-final and final matches, Pirlo was named the ‘Man of the Match.
• In the 2012 Euro Cup, he served as the vice-captain to Gianluigi Buffon. They beat England, Ireland, and Germany to reach the final where they lost to Spain 4-0.
• Despite having announced his retirement from international football after the 2014 World Cup, he returned to the Italian squad for the 2016 European Cup qualifiers. The move to the US, however, had unintended consequences. On May 23, 2016, it was announced that he had not been selected for the 30-man Euro 2016 squad.

Facts About Andrea Pirlo

• In lower Brescia, he owns a vineyard and winery, Pratum Coller, that produces around 15–20,000 bottles per year of white and red wine.
• In 2000, he was the captain of the Italian team at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship. The Italian team won the tournament and Pirlo won the Golden Player award.
• In the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup, which they won on penalties, he was named player of the match.
• Three times he has been voted Serie A Footballer of the Year – in 2012, 2013, and 2014.
• Before Brescia manager Carlo Mazzone moved him to a deep midfield position in his career, he was primarily an advanced playmaker or support striker.
• Pirlo briefly considered retiring from football after his side AC Milan lost the Champions League final on penalties to Liverpool in 2005 after leading the match with three goals by halftime.
• Andrea Pirlo is one of only a few Italian players to have played for the three most successful clubs in the league, Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Juventus.
• During his time at AC Milan, he won two Serie A titles, two UEFA Champions Leagues, and one Coppa Italia cup.
• With an $8 million salary, he became the highest-paid Italian player across all professional leagues on July 6, 2015.
• Andrea Pirlo became the first-ever MLS player to be selected for the FIFPRO World XI in November 2015.
• At the 2012 UEFA Euro, he and Spanish midfielder Andres Iniesta both won three Man of the Match awards.
• Almost moved to Chelsea in 2009 after his former coach Carlo Ancelotti joined the English side and placed a $12 million bid that was ultimately rejected by AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi.
• Having played 116 times for the Italian national team, Pirlo is the fourth-most capped player in the history of the team behind Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro, and Gianluigi Buffon.
• He won four consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus from 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015, and one Coppa Italia cup from 2014-15, as well as two Supercoppa Italiana titles from 2012 and 2013.
• In March 2015, he was inducted into the AC Milan Hall of Fame for his contributions to the club during his 10-year stay.
• For four seasons, he has been named to the Serie A Team of the Year – 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, and 2014-2015.
• After the 2012 UEFA Euro, he was inducted into the team of the tournament, and the UEFA Euro All-Time XI was selected in 2016.
• Growing up, Pirlo’s idol was the German midfielder Lothar Herbert Matthäus, who Pirlo admired for his goal-scoring skills from the number 10 position.
• Against Torino, he scored a free-kick goal on April 26, 2015, which put him at the top of the list for most free-kick goals. Both have scored 28 goals from free-kicks.
• In the summer of 2010, Catalan coach Pep Guardiola invited Pirlo to his office and asked him if he would like to join Barcelona, which Pirlo was keen on, but AC Milan refused to budge.
• Pirlo draws inspiration from Brazilian star Juninho Pernambucano when it comes to free kicks. He developed his technique while sitting on the toilet.

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A Colombian professional footballer, Cristian Eduardo Zapata Valencia (born 30 September 1986) more famously known as Cristian Zapata plays as a center-back for San Lorenzo and the Colombian national team. As a quick and physically powerful defender, he is well known for his hard marking of opponents and strength in the air. He is usually positioned as a center-back. He is naturally right-footed but is equally comfortable playing on either side of the pitch as a full-back. Having begun his career with Deportivo Cali in 2004, Zapata moved to Udinese the following year.

Zapata spent several seasons with Udinese before signing for Villarreal. In 2012, he returned to Italy and joined AC Milan. Upon the expiration of his contract with the Rossoneri in 2019, he joined Italian top-flight rival Genoa, before joining Argentine Serie A side, San Lorenzo, in 2021. He was Colombia’s national team representative at 2011, 2015, 2016, and 2019 Copa América tournaments as well as the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.

He was married to his wife a beautiful woman named Delfi Renata Obregon and divorced later. Michel and Itzell Paulina are the couple’s two daughters. Zapata frequently travels with his family to different places around the world on vacation. In May 2013, Zapata’s aunt Limbaina Zapata was kidnapped. A ransom of $150 million was demanded by the kidnappers. On the following day, the Colombian National Police located the thieves and released Limbaina Zapata without incident. A fellow professional footballer, Duvan Zapata, is his cousin. 

Cristian Zapata Bio/Wiki

The table below reveals concise information about Cristian Zapata. It gives you the ability to read through the Colombian footballer’s profile as fast as possible.

Birth Name	Cristián Eduardo Zapata Valencia
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	Cristián Zapata
Age	37 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Libra
Birth Place	Padilla, Colombia
Date of Birth	30 September 1986
Nationality	Colombian
Residence	Padilla, Colombia
Home Town	Padilla, Colombia
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Ana Valencia
Father's Name	José Zapata
Brother(s)	Duvan Zapata (cousin)
Sister(s)	2 - Names Not Available
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Delfi Renata Obregón (Ex.)
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Delfi Renata Obregón (divorced)
Children	Daughter(s)- • Michel • Itzell Paulina Son(s)- None
Education
School	Deportivo Cali's youth academy
College/University	Deportivo Cali's youth academy
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Lotto
Career Manager/ Player Agent	Sebastian Eduardo Olivieri
Football Profile
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2021: CA San Lorenzo de Almagro
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2007-2018: Colombian national football team
Jersey Number (2018-19)	• 3 (CA San Lorenzo de Almagro) • 2 (Colombian national football team)
Current Teams	• CA San Lorenzo de Almagro • Colombian national football team (2007-2018)
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Matías Caruzzo
Position	Defender - Centre-Back
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	AC Milan • Supercoppa Italiana: 2016 Colombia U20 • South American Youth Championship: 2005 Colombia • Copa América third place: 2016
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 187 cm in meters- 1.87 m in feet inches- 6'2"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 82 kg in pounds- 181 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	13 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Colombian
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	8 U.S.
Shoe Size	10 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Defender
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Not Available
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Cristian Zapata Net Worth

In 2023, what will Cristian Zapata’s salary be?

In Jul 2021 Cristian Zapata signed a contract with CA San Lorenzo de Almagro that ends in Dec 2022 that netted him a whopping salary of 2.222 Million Euros (£1,950,356) per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £5,358 per day and £223 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. Cristian Zapata has an estimated net worth of around $5 Million, and his market value is about $330 thousand.

Cristian Zapata FIFA 22 – Potential And Rating

In FIFA 22, Cristian Zapata has an overall rating of 72 with a potential of 72. Cristian Zapata has got a 2-star skillmoves rating.

He prefers to shoot with his right foot. His workrates are Medium / High. Cristian Zapata’s height is 187 cm and his weight is estimated at 82 kg according to our database. Currently, Cristian Zapata is playing with number 3.

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Club Career

• As a member of Deportivo Cali’s youth academy, Zapata was quickly promoted to the first team in 2004.
• During his first season with Los Azucareros, Zapata played a total of 25 games while also establishing himself as a key component of the team’s defensive line.
• Several European teams were interested in acquiring him after he displayed quality defensive attributes in his debut season. Ultimately, his destiny lay in Udine, and he ended up joining the Serie A club Udinese.
• Furthermore, this move to European football occurred one month before his 19th birthday and ultimately resulted in a transfer fee of €550,000.
• Udinese signed Zapata and teammate Abel Aguilar from Deportivo Cali on 31 August 2005. During the U-20 World Cup, both players were scouted by Udinese.
• In Serie A, he made his first appearance against Messina Pelero on 19 November 2005.
• Zapata signed a new five-year contract on 18 September 2006. During that season, he started 35 games in Serie A. On 21 February 2006, Cristian Zapata employed Claudio Pasqualin (of P.D.P. SRL) as his agent but fired him on 9 July 2007.
• Pasqualin was awarded €38,900 by the Tribunale Nazionale di Arbitrato per lo Sport in 2009 as an agent fee owed by Zapata (5% of annual salary multiplied by two seasons, 2006-07 and 2007-08).
• Zapata, Andrea Dossena, Roman Eremenko, and Simone Pepe were awarded new contracts in October 2007.
• As a result of an injury sustained in June 2008, Zapata missed six months of play. In the 2009–10 season, Zapata was usually paired with Andrea Coda as a central defender.

During A Brief Period Of Time In Villarreal

• Cristián Zapata claimed that many top European clubs were interested in signing him after the 2010–11 season. On 12 July 2011, Zapata signed with Villarreal CF.
• Cristián Zapata made his Champions League debut against Udinese on Wednesday, 17 August 2011.
• On 29 August, he made his La Liga debut against FC Barcelona at Camp Nou. Despite being deployed as a right-back for the entire game, Zapata and Villareal were defeated 5–0.
• Initially, Zapata would be a regular starter and a key player for Miguel Angel Lotina. Additionally, he alternated between playing at right-back and at center-back.
• After suffering a knee injury on 31 October, Zapata was sidelined for 35 days. His subsequent absences included two matches in the UEFA Champions League group stage against Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
• After returning from injury in the final match of the group stage against Napoli, he made his debut for the club. Villareal finished last in their group with 0 points as a result of a 0–2 loss.
• Zapata played the entire game against Atletico Madrid on the final matchday of the season as Villareal was relegated, with fellow countryman Radamel Falcao scoring the only goal.
• During his time at Villareal, Zapata played 36 matches and provided one assist.

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AC Milan

• Villarreal announced in August 2012 that Zapata would be joining AC Milan on a season-long loan.
• During Milan’s 2–0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League, Zapata made headline news after deflecting the ball onto his hand and landing in front of Kevin-Prince Boateng who scored seconds later.
• Despite the fact that the referee did not deem it an attempted touch of the ball, Boateng’s goal was counted, while Zapata was credited with an assist. As can be seen from the replay, the ball made contact with his face.
• Zapata was praised for his defense and counter-attacking abilities during his first Milan derby against Inter Milan.

Between 2013 And 2017

• Zapata signed a contract with Milan in 2013 that expires in the summer of 2016.
• Zapata was sidelined for two months in January 2015 due to an injury. As a result of his recovery, he appeared as an unused substitute.
• Due to the absence of team captain Riccardo Montolivo and third captain Mattia De Sciglio due to injuries, Zapata was named captain in his first league game of the season, a 0-1 loss at home to Sampdoria.
• In addition to Zapata, vice-captain Ignazio Abate appeared in the game as a substitute.
• Zapata scored an equalizer in the 97th minute of the Milan derby against Inter Milan on 15 April 2017.
• There was a 2–2 draw in the match. Zapata gave away his jersey as a gift to Li Yonghong shortly after the game, which was the first Milan game under the ownership of Rossoneri Sport Investment, headed by Li Yonghong.
• He was confirmed as vice-captain on 17 April 2018 as he retained the armband during the match against S.S.C. instead of Giacomo Bonaventura. In Napoli, where Leonardo Bonucci was unavailable and Giacomo Bonaventura was playing, he celebrated this news by performing with his former Villarreal CF teammate Mateo Musacchio in an outstanding performance.

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Season 2018-2019

• In the 2018–19 season, Zapata was injured and was the third-choice center-back behind Musacchio and Alessio Romagnoli.
• He made his first appearance of the season on 4 October, when Milan defeated Olympiacos 3–1.
• In his last five matches for the club in Europe, Zapata started four matches, including the final match away to Olympiacos, where he scored twice in the second half, two minutes apart.
• Olympiacos entered the match three points ahead of Milan, seeking to qualify alongside Real Betis for the knockout stage.
• Zapata’s goals made the difference between Milan and Olympiacos. Milan would have advanced on away goals had the own goal been scored, whereas Olympiacos would have advanced on aggregate had the proper goal been scored.
• With a late penalty by Kostas Fortounis for Olympiacos, Milan was eliminated from the group stage for the first time since 2001.
• In Serie A, Zapata made his debut against Chievo Verona on 7 October. On 8 November, Musacchio suffered an injury against Real Betis and Zapata did not play regularly.
• After picking up an injury in Milan’s first Serie A match of 2019, away to Genoa, Zapata’s tenure in the team came to an end.
• It would be two months before Musacchio was named to a match-day squad, and by the time he returned, Romagnoli had cemented his position in the back line. He made two more starts during the remainder of the season, finishing the campaign with 20 appearances in all competitions as his contract with the club expired.

Genoa

As of 2 July 2019, Zapata has signed a free transfer contract with Serie A club Genoa for a period of two years.

In signing for Genoa, he became the first Colombian player.

San Lorenzo

On July 18, 2021, he signed a one and half year contract with San Lorenzo and till now he made 30 appearances and scored a total of 2 goals.

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International Career

• Zapata played for the Colombian Under-20 team which won the 2005 South American Youth Championship and competed in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, which was lost to Argentina in the round of 16. In the first match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification series, Zapata was unavailable.
• Zapata finally received his first opportunity since under new coach Jose Pekerman in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification match against South American leaders Argentina.
• While defending the ball from Gonzalo Higuain in the 26th minute, Higuain lost his balance and kicked Zapata in the thigh.
• In response, Zapata questioned him and kicked him back, resulting in Zapata and Higuain receiving red cards.
• As a result of Zapata’s inability to control himself, the referee was able to give Higuain the red card while the referee simply walked away, allowing Colombia to have an 11-man advantage over Argentina.
• His name was included in Colombia’s preliminary 35-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia in May 2018.
• The 23-man final Colombian squad for the 2019 Copa América was announced on 30 May 2019.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Cristian Zapata worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Cristian Zapata has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

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Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Colombian footballer. Hopefully, Cristian Zapata’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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Abdulaziz Hatem, born October 28, 1990, is a Sudanese-born Qatari professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al Rayyan and the Qatar national team.

He has been a full international since 2009 and has 95 caps and 11 goals for the Qatar national team as of June 2022.

Abdulaziz Hatem Bio/Wiki

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Life of Abdulaziz Hatem

Abdulaziz Hatem, born October 28, 1990, is a Sudanese-born Qatari professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Al Rayyan and the Qatar national team. He has been a full international since 2009 and has 95 caps and 11 goals for the Qatar national team as of June 2022. Abdulaziz Hatem is a professional footballer from Qatar.

He has been a full international since 2009 and has 95 caps and 11 goals for the Qatar national team as of June 2022. He is a member of his club and wears jersey number 11.

The 33-year-old is a Qatari national with a diverse ethnic heritage. He is 1.84 m (6 ft 1 in) tall and weighs more than 70Kg. Hatem has been playing professional football since he was a child, and as a member of the Senior Qatar national team in 2009, he may have earned a fair living throughout his international career.

He joined Rayyan on July 18, 2019, and his contract with the club expires on June 30, 2022. Hatem earns a lot of money from endorsements and sponsorships; according to his Instagram postings, he is sponsored by Adidas. To date, AI Rayyan’s midfielder has not published any information about revenues from such partnerships.

Abdulaziz Hatem is thought to be unmarried and single. He hasn’t shared any images of himself with any women on social media. There has also been no public appearance with any of the girls. His zodiac sign as per his date of birth is Scorpio.

Abdulaziz Hatem Net Worth

Hatem is a professional in the Qatar football scene. He is one of the most prolific midfielders in middle-east. Thus, he receives a decent salary from Al Rayyan SC. He earns 350,000 Euros per annum. His current market value is 521,000 Euros. His net worth for 2023 is estimated to be about 3.2 Million Euros.

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Football Career

Club Career

Abdulaziz Hatem began his club career in 2011 when he debuted for Al Arabi SC. He played for them for four years, featuring in 69 matches.

He scored 7 goals as he primarily played as a defender for Al Arabi. For the 2015-16 Stars League, Hatem moved to Al Gharafa SC. Staying with the club for 5 years, he played 86 matches for them, scoring on 7 different occasions. His role was a mix of attack and defense till then.

In 2020, just before the Covid – 19 virus, Hatem moved to Al Rayyan and played his first tournament for them. He participated in the AFC CL Qualification. Since then, he has played 72 games for Al Rayyan and scored 12 goals. He has been consistent as a central midfielder. Thus, he plays a vital role in both attack and defense.

International Career

In December 2009, he made his Qatar national football team debut during the 9th International Friendship Tournament. Hatem competed in the 2012 Summer Olympic qualifications for Qatar’s Olympic team. During the group stage, he earned two yellow cards, making him unable to appear in one game.

Qatar, on the other hand, opted to play him against Oman, resulting in FIFA changing the 1-1 tie to a 3-0 loss for Qatar.

Abdulaziz Hatem FIFA 22

Hatem was born on October 28, 1990. He is currently 33 years old and plays as a central midfielder for Al Rayyan in Qatar. His overall rating in FIFA 22 is 70 with a potential of 70. Hatem has got a 2-star skillmoves rating. He prefers to shoot with his left foot. His workrates are Medium / Medium. He is 1.84 meters tall and weighs approximately 70 kgs. His best stats are:

• Stamina: 80
• Sprint Speed: 79
• Strength: 75
• Ball Control: 75
• Short Pass: 75

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Abdulaziz Hatem FIFA 22 Stats

Achievements

Club

Al-Arabi

Qatari Sheikh Jassim Cup: 2008, 2010, 2011

Al-Gharafa

Qatari Stars Cup: 2017–2018, 2018–2019

International

Qatar

AFC Asian Cup: 2019 Arabian Gulf Cup: 2014 WAFF Championship: 2014

Individual

AFC Asian Cup Team of the Tournament: 2019

FAQs

Where was Abdulaziz born?

He was born in Doha, Qatar.

For which club does Abdulaziz Hatem play?

He plays for Al Rayyan.

At which position does Hatem play?

Hatem plays as a central midfielder.

How tall is Abdulaziz?

He is 1.84 meters tall.

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