Francesco Totti Italian football player Date of Birth: 27.09.1976 Country: Italy

Biography of Francesco Totti

Francesco Totti, an Italian footballer, is known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder and forward. He was born in Rome, Italy, in 1976 to Lorenzo and Fiorella Totti. Not much is known about his early childhood, except that he idolized the former captain of Roma FC and had a deep love for playing football. His dedication did not go unnoticed, as he was scouted by AC Milan and offered a contract to join their youth team. However, his mother firmly refused, insisting that her son would not leave Rome under any circumstances.

In 1989, Totti joined the youth team of Roma FC, not knowing that he would spend the next two decades playing for the club. After three years in the youth team, he was promoted to the senior team by the head coach. His debut game took place on March 28, 1993, against Brescia Calcio, and ended with a confident 2-0 victory. Totti quickly earned the love of fans and the support of the club's board of directors.

In 1997, Totti became the team's captain under the guidance of coach Zdenek Zeman. He was assigned the role of a left midfielder, a move that proved to be a strategic success. Totti not only played as a playmaker but also frequently made attacking runs towards the opponent's goal. With his speed and ball control, he was able to dictate the game and leave the left flank open. During this time, Totti scored more than 30 goals in two seasons.

Although Totti was not included in the starting lineup for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, he was named the Serie A Young Footballer of the Year. With the arrival of Fabio Capello as the head coach, Totti's role as a forward slightly diminished, but he excelled as a second striker, providing crucial assists in the opponent's penalty area. In the same season, he became a champion of Italy when Roma FC won the final match against Fiorentina on June 17, 2001. Totti received the Italian Footballer of the Year award and continued to be recognized for his performances in the following years.

Throughout his career, Totti remained loyal to Roma FC, becoming a symbol of the club and an inspiration to fans. In 2003, he broke the team's goal-scoring record set by Roberto Pruzzo several decades earlier by scoring more than 20 goals in a single season. However, Roma FC's success declined after the departure of Capello, and the team struggled to regain their form.

Under the guidance of new coach Luciano Spalletti, Roma FC adopted a new formation, with Totti taking on a more prominent role as the team's key player and playmaker. The new tactics proved successful, and in the first ten matches, Roma FC remained unbeaten. Totti scored 15 goals in 24 matches, setting a personal record. In 2005, he won the Serie A's top scorer award and the European Golden Shoe as the best European goalscorer.

Totti scored his 200th goal for Roma FC in a match against Torino on January 16, 2008. In the same season, he received the Italian Footballer of the Year award for the fifth time. However, a minor injury towards the end of the season forced him to miss the remainder of the matches.

In 2009, Totti signed another five-year contract with Roma FC. The team, under coach Claudio Ranieri, achieved a record of no defeats in 24 matches, except for the final match against F.C. Internazionale Milano, which Roma FC lost 1-0.

Totti continued to be the captain of Roma FC in the 2010 season. He once again won the Golden Shoe award, but the team's performance was inconsistent until the end of the season, when they managed to improve their position in the league table.

Totti also represented the Italian national team throughout his career, starting from 2000. He was part of the team that won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After the victory, he was included in the All-Star Team, which consisted of the best players from different countries.

Off the field, Totti is married to the well-known television presenter and model Ilary Blasi. They have two children together. In his free time, Totti teaches and plays at his own school called "Number Ten" and is also involved in motorcycle racing. He has his own team called "Totti Top Sport," although he does not actively participate in races.

Totti has a passion for casino games, particularly poker, and often plays with his teammates and online. Recognizing this, the online casino "Party Poker" signed a contract with him, providing him with special bonuses.

Throughout his career, Francesco Totti's loyalty, skills, and love for the game have made him a legend and an inspiration to fans worldwide.