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Nicolò Barella was born on February 7, 1997 in Cagliari, Province of Cagliari, Italy. Nicolò Barella is an association football player. That works out to 29 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2021). The listed height is 175 cm.
My Take
Nicolò Barella is the kind of midfielder I'd build a team around. At 175 cm he's not physically imposing, yet his engine, aggression, and creative passing make him impossible to ignore in any Inter or Italy lineup. What I love is the contrast: a technician who fights like a defender, never hiding from the work. Born in Cagliari and now widely rated among the world's best central midfielders, he carries that island grit into elite football. The Order of Merit honor in 2021 felt fitting. For me he embodies how heart and intelligence can beat sheer size every time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Nicolò Barella
- Name (Japanese)
- ニコロ・バレッラ
- Reading
- にころ・ばれっら
- Born
- February 7, 1997 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Ox
- Origin
- Cagliari, Province of Cagliari, Italy
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2021 Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 Nicolò Barella born?
Born February 7, 1997 (age 29).
Where is Nicolò Barella from?
Nicolò Barella is from Cagliari, Province of Cagliari, Italy.
What does Nicolò Barella do?
Nicolò Barella works as association football player.
How tall is Nicolò Barella?
Nicolò Barella is 175 cm.
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