Photo: Thijs Bekkema from Bergum, Nederland / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Manuel Poggiali fascinates me as living proof that tiny nations can produce world-beaters. Hailing from San Marino, he won the 125cc title in 2001 and the 250cc crown in 2003, reaching the summit of motorcycle racing while barely out of his teens. Twelve wins, eleven poles, and thirty-five podiums make for a serious resume. What I admire most, though, is his refusal to be defined by a single craft: after racing he turned to football, futsal, and even rider performance analysis. That restless, multi-talented streak is rare, and it makes his story far more than a list of championships.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Manuel Poggiali
- Name (Japanese)
- マヌエル・ポジャーリ
- Reading
- まぬえる・ぽじゃーり
- Born
- February 14, 1983 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Boar
- Origin
- Borgo Maggiore, San Marino
- Occupation
- motorcycle racer / association football player / futsal player / rider performance analyst
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Manuel Poggiali born?
Born February 14, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Manuel Poggiali from?
Manuel Poggiali is from Borgo Maggiore, San Marino.
What does Manuel Poggiali do?
Manuel Poggiali works as motorcycle racer, association football player, futsal player, rider performance analyst.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.