Name: Marco Verratti

Nationality: Italy

Date of Birth: November 5, 1992

Place of Birth: Pescara, Italy

Position: Central midfielder / Deep-lying playmaker (regista)

Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)

Preferred Foot: Right

Club Career (selected):

• Pescara (Youth – 2012): Developed in youth ranks and made senior breakthrough; key role in Pescara’s 2011–12 Serie B title and promotion to Serie A.
• Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) (2012–2023): Transferred in 2012. Won multiple Ligue 1 titles, domestic cups (Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue), and was a central midfield figure for over a decade.
• Al-Arabi SC (Qatar) (2023–present): Moved to the Qatar Stars League in 2023.

International Career:

• Italy national team debut: 2012 (senior debut)
• Caps: Over 40 appearances (number varies by date)
• Major tournaments: Member of Italy squads for UEFA Euro 2016 and UEFA Euro 2020 (played in qualification and the tournament cycle; Italy won UEFA Euro 2020, held in 2021 — Verratti was part of the squad and contributed in earlier stages though limited by injuries during the tournament).

Playing Style & Strengths:

• Exceptional close control and dribbling in tight spaces.
• Excellent short passing, vision, and ability to dictate tempo from deep.
• Strong defensive work-rate and tackling for a playmaker, useful in pressing systems.
• Often deployed as a regista — orchestrating play from in front of the defence.

Notable Honours (selected):

• Multiple Ligue 1 titles with PSG
• Multiple domestic cup victories with PSG (Coupe de France, Coupe de la Ligue, Trophée des Champions)
• UEFA European Championship: UEFA Euro 2020 winner with Italy (squad member)

Notes: Marco Verratti is widely regarded as one of the best deep-lying midfielders of his generation. He has been praised for his technical ability and passing range, though his career has occasionally been affected by injuries and suspensions. The club appearance and cap totals change over time; consult current sources for up-to-date statistics.