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Born on August 23, 1971, Demetrio Albertini is from Besana in Brianza, Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy. Public records list Demetrio Albertini as an association football player. That works out to 54 years old in 2026. Recorded honors include Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2000) and Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2006). The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
What I admire most about Albertini is how quietly essential he was. In an AC Milan side overflowing with stars, he was the metronome who dictated tempo without demanding the spotlight, the kind of deep-lying playmaker whose value you only fully grasp when he is gone. That same temperament clearly carried into his second act as an administrator and sporting director, where building structures matters more than headlines. I have a soft spot for footballers who become builders of institutions rather than chasers of fame. Albertini strikes me as a man who simply wanted the whole machine to run well.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Demetrio Albertini
- Name (Japanese)
- デメトリオ・アルベルティーニ
- Reading
- でめとりお・あるべるてぃーに
- Born
- August 23, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Boar
- Origin
- Besana in Brianza, Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2000 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 Demetrio Albertini born?
Born August 23, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Demetrio Albertini from?
Demetrio Albertini is from Besana in Brianza, Province of Monza and Brianza, Italy.
What does Demetrio Albertini do?
Demetrio Albertini works as association football player.
How tall is Demetrio Albertini?
Demetrio Albertini is 178 cm.
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