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Andrea Barzagli, born on May 8, 1981 in Fiesole, Province of Florence, Italy, is an association football player and association football coach. As of 2026, Andrea Barzagli is 45 years old. Recorded honors include Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2004) and Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2006). The listed height is 187 cm.
My Take
Andrea Barzagli is the kind of defender I genuinely treasure. A centre-back from Fiesole who stood as part of Juventus's famed back line, he earned four Serie A Team of the Year selections without ever chasing the spotlight. His game was about anticipation and discipline, the unglamorous art of shutting down an opponent's best player. That Italy honoured him with state decorations only underlines how much weight he carried. To me Barzagli embodies the idea that defending is its own form of beauty, and I respect connoisseurs of that craft far more than goal-scorers.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrea Barzagli
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレア・バルツァッリ
- Reading
- あんどれあ・ばるつぁっり
- Born
- May 8, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Fiesole, Province of Florence, Italy
- Height
- 187 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2004 Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2006 Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrea Barzagli born?
Born May 8, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Andrea Barzagli from?
Andrea Barzagli is from Fiesole, Province of Florence, Italy.
What does Andrea Barzagli do?
Andrea Barzagli works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Andrea Barzagli?
Andrea Barzagli is 187 cm.
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