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Public records list Matteo Brighi as an association football player. Matteo Brighi was born on February 14, 1981 in Rimini, Province of Rimini, Italy. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. The listed height is 178 cm.
My Take
Matteo Brighi was once tagged as one of Italy's brightest prospects, and winning Serie A Young Footballer of the Year in 2002 put real weight behind that promise. As a central midfielder he had the engine and the timing clubs covet. What interests me is the gap between that early acclaim and how careers actually unfold, since the prodigy label sets expectations few can fully meet. I read his story as a steady, journeyman's life in the game rather than the superstardom once predicted. There's dignity in that kind of longevity, and I find myself rooting for the players who simply kept going.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matteo Brighi
- Name (Japanese)
- マッテオ・ブリーギ
- Reading
- まってお・ぶりーぎ
- Born
- February 14, 1981 (age 45)
- Origin
- Rimini, Province of Rimini, Italy
- Height
- 178 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
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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 Matteo Brighi born?
Matteo Brighi was born on February 14, 1981 and is 45 years old.
Where is Matteo Brighi from?
Matteo Brighi is from Rimini, Province of Rimini, Italy.
What does Matteo Brighi do?
Matteo Brighi works as association football player.
How tall is Matteo Brighi?
Matteo Brighi is 178 cm tall.
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