Age, Biography, and Wiki
Francesco Acerbi was born on February 10, 1988, in Vizzolo Predabissi, Italy. He is currently 36 years old and has established himself as one of Italy's most respected defenders. Acerbi's career began early, with his professional debut in 2006. He has since played for several clubs, including Genoa, Chievo, and Lazio, before joining Inter Milan. His Wikipedia page provides detailed insights into his career and achievements.
| Occupation | Footballer |
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| Date of Birth | 10 February 1988 |
| Age | 37 Years |
| Birth Place | Vizzolo Predabissi, Italy |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | Italy |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Acerbi stands at 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm) tall, which is a significant advantage in his role as a centre-back. His height allows him to excel in aerial duels and provide strong defensive cover. Details about his exact weight are less frequently reported, but his physical presence on the field is unmistakable.
A hard-tackling and physically imposing left-footed defender, with good technique and ball-playing ability on the ground, Acerbi is considered to be one of the best Serie A and Italian defenders in circulation. He often plays as a left–sided centre-back in either a three or four–man back–line, and is known for his defensive consistency, charismatic personality, and leadership as a footballer, as well as his ability to carry the ball out from the back. A tall and physically powerful centre-back, although he lacks significant pace, his strength, reading of the game, and timing allows him to excel in physical duels with his opponents, while his height and heading ability also make him effective in winning aerial challenges, and also allow him to contribute offensively to his team with additional goals.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited publicly available information regarding Acerbi's relationship status. He tends to keep his personal life private, focusing on his football career and family.
In 2019, Acerbi revealed that during his time in Milan he suffered from depression, grieving the death of his father, and often relied on alcohol to quell his emotional pain.
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Net Worth and Salary
Francesco Acerbi's net worth is estimated to be around £22,152,000 as of recent reports. His annual salary varies across different sources, with estimates ranging from £2,346,717 to $4,334,931 (approximately £3.3 million). His weekly earnings are reported to be £48,000 while playing for Inter Milan, though other sources suggest a weekly salary of about £45,129 or $83,364 (approximately £65,000).
On 20 June 2012, Milan bought Chievo's 50 percent share of Acerbi, with Genoa retaining the remaining half of his registration rights. Co-currently, Milan signed Kévin Constant in temporary loan deal from Genoa. In July 2012, Isaac Cofie joined Chievo from Genoa as part of financial compensation. Genoa revealed in the financial report of 2012 calendar year that Genoa repurchased 50 percent of the registration rights to Acerbi for €3.75 million and subsequently sold them to Milan for €4 million, whilst Cofie cost Chievo €1.5 million. The deals effectively made Genoa a profit of €250,000, whilst Chievo received new compensation for Constant's price tag.
Career, Business, and Investments
Acerbi's career has been marked by significant achievements, including numerous appearances for the Italy national team and successful stints with Lazio and Inter Milan. While specific details about his business investments are scarce, his football career remains his primary focus. He is known for his leadership and defensive prowess, which have made him a valuable asset to his teams.
Born in Vizzolo Predabissi, Lombardy, Acerbi started his career at Lombard team Pavia, making his league debut on 23 April 2006. He was then loaned to Serie D team Renate on 11 January 2007 and played a club friendly on the same day. He made his official debut on 28 January in a 0–0 draw with Palazzolo. He returned to Pavia on 30 January and played in the last round of 2006–07 Serie C2.
On 2 August, Acerbi was loaned to Triestina then to Spezia on 16 August, though he only played for the latter's primavera under-20 team. He returned to Pavia on 1 July and became a regular in the first-team. He played both legs of 2009–10 Lega Pro Seconda Divisione promotion playoffs and finished as losing semi-finalists. The team was promoted after some teams were expelled from the league due to financial problems.
Acerbi received a call-up to the pre-season camp of Serie B team Reggina on 13 July and the co-ownership deal completed on 16 July. On 31 January 2011, Pavia sold the remain 50 percent registration rights to Reggina for an undisclosed fee, whereupon the Calabrian side formed another co-ownership deal with Serie A team Genoa for €1 million. Acerbi only missed two games in 2010–11 Serie B and played both legs of promotion playoffs, losing to eventual playoff winners Novara in the semi-final. He played once during the 2010–11 Coppa Italia, a match he was ultimately sent off in. He was suspended in the next cup match and was not included in the third round.
Social Network
Acerbi maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms compared to other celebrities. However, he is active enough to engage with fans and share updates about his career and personal life.
Education
Information about Acerbi's formal education beyond his football training is limited. His focus has primarily been on developing his skills as a professional footballer from a young age.
In summary, Francesco Acerbi is a highly accomplished Italian footballer whose career has been marked by success and longevity. His net worth reflects his continued contributions to the sport, and his personal life remains largely private.
On 9 July 2013, Sassuolo, recently promoted to the Serie A, purchased half of Acerbi's playing rights for a €1.8 million fee. the rest remained a property of Genoa. During a pre-season medical, unusual blood tests revealed a testicular tumour, having surgery to remove the tumour. Soon after having the tumour removed, he resumed training with his new teammates. Acerbi had taken part in 13 games of the 2013–14 Serie A season before he failed a doping test in December 2013; he denied using any banned performance-enhancing drugs, and that it was due to irregular hormone levels caused by the return of the cancer. He subsequently underwent chemotherapy from 7 January to 14 March 2014. It was also reported that Acerbi did not miss the majority of training sessions during his cancer treatment period. Despite this, his return to the pitch was postponed until the next season.
