Thiago Motta: A Journey Through Football
Early Life and Career
Thiago Motta was born on August 28, 1982, in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. He began his football career in Brazil before moving to Spain, where he played for FC Barcelona and Real Madrid during his youth.
International Career
Motta represented Italy at the international level, earning 30 caps and scoring 1 goal. He was a key member of the Italian squad that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
Club Career
FC Barcelona
Motta joined Barcelona in 1999 and spent six seasons with the club, winning two La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, and one UEFA Champions League.
Inter Milan
In 2009, Motta moved to Inter Milan, where he won five Serie A titles, two Coppa Italias, and one UEFA Champions League.
Paris Saint-Germain
Motta joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2012 and helped the club win five Ligue 1 titles, four Coupes de France, and four Coupes de la Ligue.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player in 2018, Motta began his coaching career as a youth coach at PSG. In 2019, he was appointed as the manager of Serie A club Genoa.
Playing Style
Motta was a versatile midfielder known for his intelligence, passing ability, and defensive skills. He was also a set-piece specialist, scoring many goals from free kicks and penalties.
Honors
- FIFA World Cup: 2006
- La Liga: 2004–05, 2005–06
- Serie A: 2009–10, 2010–11, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
- Ligue 1: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18
- Copa del Rey: 2008–09
- Coppa Italia: 2009–10, 2010–11
- Supercopa de España: 2005, 2006
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2010
- Trophée des Champions: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
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