Top facts about Antonio Conte, The Godfather

Antonio Conte, widely known as the Godfather, is an Italian former professional player and football manager. He was one of the most influential Italian midfielders of his generation, and he was regarded as an energetic, quick, and tactically versatile footballer throughout his career. Playing as a midfielder, Antonio Conte started his playing career at Lecce, a local club, and later became one of the greatest and most decorated and footballers in the history of

, winning five Serie A titles as well as the UEFA Champions League.

As a member of Italy national team, he represented his country at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000; Italy finished runners-up on both occasions. Antonio Conte tried his hand at management in 2006, helping Bari win the Serie B title. In 2011 he was appointed as a manager of Juventus, leading the club to three consecutive Serie A titles before becoming the manager of the Italian national side in 2014.

Then Conte took charge of

and guided them to the Premier League title in his first season, as well as the FA Cup title in his second season. The Italian manager, known for using the 3–5–2 formation, was named a head coach of Inter Milan, winning the Serie A title in his second and final season. Here are the fascinating 

top facts about Antonio Conte

you might want to know.

Facts you need to know about Antonio Conte

Let's take a look at the top facts about Antonio Conte. Facts like Antonio Conte birthday, wife, Instagram, which may be fascinating to football lovers.

Antonio Conte age and biography at point

• Full Name:

  Antonio Conte

• Nickname:

  The Godfather

• Date of Birth:

  31 July 1969

• Age:

  51 years

• Place of Birth:

  Lecce, Italy

• Nationality:

  Italian

• Height:

  1.78 m

• Weight:

  73 kg

• Parents:

  Cosimino Conte, Ada Briamo

• Wife/Partner:

  Elisabetta Muscarello (married 2013)

• Children:

  Vittoria Conte

• Occupation:

  Professional Football Manager

• Playing Position:

  Midfielder

• Club(s):

  As a player: Lecce, Juventus / As a mamager: Arezzo, Bari, Atalanta, Siena, Juventus, Italy, Chelsea, Inter Milan

• Jersey/Kit Number:

  8 (at Juventus)

• Net Worth:

  $12 million

Antonio Conte Childhood

The first part of our article on top facts about Antonio Conte is about his childhood.

Antonio Conte birthday

is on 31 July 1969 in Lecce,

. His father, Cosimino Conte, was a football coach, and Ada Briamo is a housewife. Cosimino Conte always insisted study should come first for Antonio and set out to his son what is expected of him.

 "We were lucky enough to have true masters behind us. My father was good at teaching football. He also had the wisdom to guide me in education. He was responsible for turning me from a boy to a man," said the former Italian footballer. Conte and his brothers were brought up with strict rules.

During his childhood, little Antonio was playing football in the street, and once he said: "The street was once our football pitch, and also our tennis court… It's everything! Every now and again, just to do something different. we draw a white chalk line on the tarmac​. All in the name of creating a football for football." At school, he was a role model for his classmates, and although he was one of the best students in his class, he spent much time on football.

Antonio Conte Career Stats

After reviewing

Antonio Conte childhood

, let's take a look at

Antonio Conte career stats

, that is, one of the significant-top facts about Antonio Conte. The former Italian midfielder started his career at Lecce, the youth team of his hometown club, and on 6 April 1986, when

Antonio Conte age

was 16, he made his Serie A debut with the first side against Pisa.

He had a crucial role at the Italian club, Under manager Carlo Mazzone. Before joining Juventus, Conte made 99 appearances and scored one goal for Lecce. In 1991, the midfielder joined I Bianconeri and played under Giovanni Trapattoni, who Conte refers to him as his second father. Due to his work rate, consistent performances, and leadership, Conte became a fundamental player for the squad and later was appointed as the team's captain in 1996 under Marcello Lippi.

During his spell at Juventus, the creative midfielder won five Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia title, the 1992–93 UEFA Cup, and one Champions League title, as well as Supercoppa Italiana title on four occasions, the 1996 Intercontinental Cup and the 1996 UEFA Super Cup. The legend made 418 appearances and scored 43 goals during 13 seasons with the Zebre.

On the international level, he made his debut at age 24 on 27 May 1994, against Finland. Antonio Conte represented his country at the 1994 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. From 1994 to 2000, the Italian legend won 20 caps, scoring twice.

Antonio Conte Managerial Career

After Conte's retirement, during the 2005–06 season, he became an assistant manager alongside Luigi De Canio for Siena. The Italian maneger went on to manage Bari, Atalanta, and Siena. On 22 May 2011, the Italian former footballer was appointed as Juventus's new head coach, replacing Luigi Delneri.

He led I Bianconeri to win three consecutive Serie A titles, winning the league with a Serie A record of 102 points during his final season with the club. Conte won the Panchina d'Oro for each one, for best Serie A coach of the season during his spell with the club. Following Cesare Prandelli, Italy national side head coach's resignation, he was named as an Italy manager on 14 August 2014, but after two years, the manager wanted to return to club football.

On 4 April 2016, Conte was announced as the new head coach of Chelsea with a three-year contract. In his first season, Conte led the Blues to win 11 consecutive league matches in a single season, setting a new club record. During two seasons as a Chelsea manager, the Italian manager guided the club to win one Premier League title and the 2017–18 FA Cup.

After being sacked by Chelsea, he was named as an Inter Milan manager, winning one Serie A title. On 26 May 2021, the Italian club announced that Antonio Conte had left the club.

Antonio Conte Net worth & Salary

In this section, we will take a look at

Antonio Conte salary

and net worth, which is one of the fascinating top facts about Antonio Conte.

Widely known as the Godfather, Antonio Conte is regarded as one of the best football managers in Italy's history. As of 2021,

Antonio Conte net worth

is estimated at around $12 million.

Antonio Conte salary as an Inter Milan's manager was 12 million euros per year.

Antonio Conte Children & Wife

Football fans know about the Italian manager's skills, but few consider his bio, which is quite interesting. Stay tuned to read more about the

Antonio Conte family

. During his playing time at Juventus, Conte met and fell in love with Elisabetta, the beautiful daughter of his neighbor Gianni. In September 2004,

Antonio Conte wife

, Elisabetta, met the footballer at the Bar in Corso Vinzaglio. Two lovebirds started dating, and the couple had been together for nine years before celebrating their marriage in 2013.

In the case of

Antonio Conte children

, you might know that the Italian manager has one daughter. Elisabetta, Antonio Conte wife, gave birth to her daughter, Vittoria, in 2007. The 51-year-old manager is a true family man, and once he said about his family: "I have a great woman by my side, one who always tries to understand me. As for my daughter, she is the other woman in my life. She is beginning to understand that her dad gets nervous when he does not win [a match]."

Facts about Antonio Conte you did not know

• Antonio Conte nickname

Antonio Conte nickname is given to him by his fans. He is known as the Godfather.

• Antonio Conte tattoo

The amusing fact about Antonio Conte tattoo is that just like many footballers of his generation, he has yet to have any tattoos on his body.

• Antonio Conte Instagram account

The Godfather, like many football managers, is active on Instagram. Antonio Conte Instagram account (

) has around 547k followers.

• Antonio Conte height

Antonio Conte height is 178 m, and also his weight is 73 kg.

• The Italian manager completed his degree in Sports Sciences when he was manager of Bari. As part of his degree, Conte wrote a thesis on the psychology of coaches.

• In 2012, Antonio Conte was under the spotlight for his alleged failure to report two incidents of match-fixing and was suspended for ten months, later reduced to four.

• The Godfather has had hair transplants. One in 2001 which was not successful, and another in 2007 which was supplemented later. When it comes to his hair, Conte prefers to have a light sense of humor.

Antonio Conte Quotes

One of the most amusing parts of SportMob's article on top facts about Antonio Conte is a look back at his most controversial quotes.

On his coaching philosophy

"The word 'coach' has to encompass everything. You can't only be good at tactics, just as you can't only be good at motivation, just as you can't only be good from a psychological point of view, just as you can't only be good in how you manage the club and the media. You have got to be good at everything. You have got to try and excel at everything. To do this you have got to study and since I became a coach, for me, it has been continuous study."

On his use of tactical systems

"I did not have Zinedine Zidane or Roberto Baggio's talent as a player, and I have played with both, that even when they were circled they could try to break through or create interesting situations with the ball. When I was a player, my efforts and work-rate, my willingness to sacrifice fitness and humility made up for my lack of pure talent but sometimes, if I didn't find a teammate next to me, I might lose the ball. As a manager, my first thought from day one was that I wanted to find solutions for my players when the ball reached them, as I could not."

On Paolo Maldini

"Paolo Maldini never won, but he was the best defender in the world. Gianluigi Buffon never won; he was the best goalkeeper in the world for many years. But this is the story of the Ballon d'Or."

On his managers

"As a player, I was very lucky to have so many good managers in my career. I remember the first two at Lecce: Eugenio Fascetti and Carlo Mazzone. They were very important for me and my growth."

On reaching the top level

"I think, when you reach the top level, it is less about the money itself; it is important only because the level of earning shows the importance of the player or the manager. I don't think people want to have the money just to spend it. It is a reflection of your importance in football."

Antonio Conte TransferMarket

According to

Antonio Conte transfermarket

, the former Italian footballer played 520 times for two clubs (Lecce and Juventus). The Italian legend scored 46 goals and provided five assists for his teammates.

On the international level, Antonio Conte scored two goals in 21 appearances that he made for his country.

Antonio Conte Records & Achievements

Sportmob's article on facts about Antonio Conte will end with a list of Antonio Conte's individual records and notable achievements. The former Italian footballer won five Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia title, the 1992–93 UEFA Cup, one Champions League title, Supercoppa Italiana title on four occasions, the 1996 Intercontinental Cup, and the 1996 UEFA Super Cup during his spell at Juventus. 

As a manager, he won three Serie A titles and two Supercoppa Italiana titles with Juventus. Conte also won one Premier League title and one FA Cup with the Blues, as well as one Serie A title with Inter Milan. His notable individual achievements are Panchina d'Oro (three times), Serie A Coach of the Year (three times), 2013 Globe Soccer Award for the Best Coach of the Year, 2016-17 Premier League Manager of the Season, 2017 The Best FIFA Men's Coach (2nd Place).

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