Gennaro Gattuso

Name: Gennaro Gattuso
Nationality: Italian
Date and Place of Birth: Born January 9, 1978 in Corigliano Calabro, Italy
Playing Position: Midfielder
Current Club: AC Milan (Italian Serie A)
Club Career: 1994 – 1997 Perugia
1997 - 1998 Rangers
1998 - 1999 Salernitana
1999 - present AC Milan

International Career: 2000–present - Italy

About Gennaro Gattuso:

Gennaro Ivan Gattuso, more commonly referred to as simply “Gattuso”, was born in Italy in 1978 and has succeeded in establishing himself as one of the strongest midfielders in European football. Gattuso’s natural talents in the midfield position were evident from an early age as he began to build his reputation as an able footballer. Gattuso began his professional career at Italian club side Perugia but at only 19 years of age he transferred to Rangers FC to play football in the Scottish Premier League.

Gattuso’s time at Rangers was an unpleasant one as he struggled to play regular first team football in his favoured central midfield role. After only one year at Rangers Gattuso was transferred to Salernitana where he impressed with strong, defensive and commanding performances. Gattuso’s were recognised by Italian giants AC Milan and the young pocket dynamo signed for the club in 1999.

At AC Milan Gattuso has flourished making the defensive midfield role his own and becoming an integral member of the first team. Gattuso is well known for his high work ethic coupled with a natural instinct to challenge strongly for every ball thereby earning him the respect of his team mates and football commentators alike. At AC Milan Gattuso has received the chance to showcase his talents on the European stage in the Champions League, lifting the trophy on two occasions.

Gattuso plays for the Italian national side and was a member of the team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup playing an instrumental role in Italy’s overall performance in the tournament.Gattuso plays for the Italian national side and was a member of the team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup playing an instrumental role in Italy’s overall performance in the tournament.