Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов / CC BY-SA 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
To me, Gianluca Zambrotta is the archetype of the indispensable craftsman. A full-back who could play either flank and shift into midfield, he was one of the quiet pillars of Italy's 2006 World Cup triumph. There was something genuinely beautiful in the unglamorous way he patrolled the touchline, tirelessly going up and down for ninety minutes. He was never marketed as a superstar, yet players like him are exactly the ones managers trust most, the spine of any serious team. That he moved into coaching after retiring only deepens my respect; this is a man who understands the game from the inside out.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gianluca Zambrotta
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャンルカ・ザンブロッタ
- Reading
- じゃんるか・ざんぶろった
- Born
- February 19, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Como, Province of Como, Italy
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 181 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
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. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gianluca Zambrotta born?
Born February 19, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Gianluca Zambrotta from?
Gianluca Zambrotta is from Como, Province of Como, Italy.
What does Gianluca Zambrotta do?
Gianluca Zambrotta works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gianluca Zambrotta?
Gianluca Zambrotta is 181 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.