Emiliano Moretti

Emiliano Moretti, born on June 11, 1981, is a distinguished former Italian professional footballer renowned for his role as a centre back. His football journey commenced at Lodigiani, where his talent caught the attention of Fiorentina, leading to his signing in 1998. Moretti made his Serie A debut in March 2001 under the guidance of Roberto Mancini, marking the beginning of a remarkable career.

Throughout his career, Moretti showcased his skills at several prominent clubs, including Juventus, Modena, Parma, and Bologna. In 2004, he made a significant move to Valencia, where he celebrated victory in the Copa del Rey during the 2007–08 season. After a successful stint in Spain, he returned to Italy in 2009, joining Genoa, where he played for four seasons before signing with Torino in August 2013. He concluded his professional career in 2019, amassing over six hundred appearances at the club level.

On the international stage, Moretti represented Italy at various youth levels, including under-16 and under-20. He was a key member of the under-21 team that triumphed in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship and earned a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Notably, on November 18, 2014, at the age of thirty-three, he became the oldest player to debut for the Italy national football team, starting in a friendly match against Albania. In total, he earned two senior caps for Italy between 2014 and 2015.