Marco Materazzi

Soccer Player

Birthday August 19, 1973

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Lecce, Italy

Age 52 years old

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About

Italian former defender known for his extraordinary goal-scoring ability for his position. He scored the game-winning goal in the 2006 FIFA World Cup to secure Italy's victory over France.

Before fame

He grew up in Lecce, Italy, playing soccer.

Trivia

He played professionally from 2003-2011.

Family life

His father is soccer manager and former player Giuseppe Materazzi.

Associated with

He provoked Zinedine Zidane's headbutt that delivered a red card to the French star at the 2006 World Cup final.