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Born on February 1, 1987, Giuseppe Rossi is from Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Public records list Giuseppe Rossi as an association football player. That works out to 39 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Clifton High School. The listed height is 174 cm.
My Take
Giuseppe Rossi is, for me, one of football's great what-ifs. Born in New Jersey but choosing Italy, he had the touch and finishing instinct of a genuinely elite forward, and his Villarreal years showed flashes of brilliance that hinted at a much bigger career. What stops me cold is the cruelty of his injury record; knee problems robbed him of the prime that his talent deserved. I find his resilience admirable rather than tragic, and seeing him return as an executive with the New York Cosmos feels right. His story reminds me that ability and fortune are two very different gifts.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Giuseppe Rossi
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュゼッペ・ロッシ
- Reading
- じゅぜっぺ・ろっし
- Born
- February 1, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Teaneck, New Jersey, United States
- Height
- 174 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- High school
- Clifton High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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 Giuseppe Rossi born?
Born February 1, 1987 (age 39).
Where is Giuseppe Rossi from?
Giuseppe Rossi is from Teaneck, New Jersey, United States.
What does Giuseppe Rossi do?
Giuseppe Rossi works as association football player.
How tall is Giuseppe Rossi?
Giuseppe Rossi is 174 cm.
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