Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi, A True Football Aficionado

Bernardeschi is regarded as one of Italy's most intriguing and bright prospects. He is a speedy, strong, imaginative, technically skilled, and hard-working player with a terrific positional sense and eye for goal.

A left-footed player who is recognized for his pace, flexibility, and dribbling prowess, as well as his strong and accurate striking ability from outside the box and his power to make late offensive runs into the box.

With his better left foot, he prefers to play as a right-winger or outside striker in a 4–3–3 formation, where he can beat opponents, cut into the center, and either shoot towards the goal or link up with midfielders and create chances for teammates.

He can also play on the left flank. He's also recognized for his penalty and set-piece accuracy.

His footballing idols and role models include countrymen Francesco Totti, Giancarlo Antognoni, Roberto Baggio, and

; his role on the pitch and style of play have also led analysts to compare Bernardeschi to these players, as well as Michel Platini.

Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi, Telling you All you Want to Know

These short facts are for those not quite familiar with the footballer and want to have a basic knowledge of him.

Quick Facts

• Full Name:

   Federico Bernardeschi

• Nicknames:

    Brunelleschi

• Date of Birth:

   16 February 1994

• Place of Birth:

   Carrara, Tuscany, Italy

• Age:

   27

• Nationality:

   Italian

• Height:

   1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)

• Weight:

   77 kg

• Marital Status:

   Married

• Wife: 

  Veronica Ciardi

• Net Worth:

  More than 39 Million Pound (34 Million Pound)

• Position:

   Winger, Attacking Midfielder

• Current Team:

   Juventus

• Jersey Number:

   20

Federico Bernardeschi Upbringing Years and Family Roots

Federico Bernardeschi was born on February 16, 1994, in Carrara, Tuscany, Italy, to his mother, a nurse, and his father, Alberto Bernardeschi (a marble factory worker).

His ancestors hail from Carrara, a city in central Italy noted for its popular nickname, 'The City of Marble.'

Then there's the matter of why the name of City of Marble in the first place. It's because Carrara is known for its gorgeous white Carrara marble quarries.

The City of Marble is also the birthplace and home of

, the legendary Italian goalie.

During Federico Bernardeschi's boyhood, one of his parents, his father, worked for a marble firm in the city.

One of the Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi is that the kid, like many other children with busy parents, could only see his father in the evenings because Alberto worked long hours, getting out of bed at 5 a.m., leaving home before 6 a.m., and returning home at 6 p.m.

Federico spent much of his early childhood years with his mother and younger sister, Gaia.

His father took him to this large toy store in Carrara's city center when he was three years old.

The first thing the young man noticed as he stepped inside the store was a football, another one of the Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi.

“BECAUSE I SAW WHAT I WANTED “A FOOTBALL”, I DIDN’T LET ANYTHING GET IN MY WAY.

THAT’S MY CHARACTER OR I SHOULD SAY, THAT’S THE CHARACTER OF PEOPLE FROM MY FAMILY ROOT.

PEOPLE FROM CARRARA ARE AS HARD AS MARBLE, TO GET MORE INFO, ASK GIGI BUFFON.”

Federico decided early in his youth that he wanted to be a professional football player. Initially, his quest for the best football education was fraught with difficulties.

There were not enough decent young teams in the area where Federico lived, the City of Marble.

After spending a brief time with them, the best team in his neighborhood, A.S.D. Sporting Atletico Carrara, didn't give what his parents expected.

The young lad's parents had to make a decision in order to provide the best for their kid.

His mother and father agreed that their boy would leave school at 3:15 p.m. (45 minutes before regular school sessions concluded) to join a new football academy.

Federico began his football education at the age of eight at Polisportiva Ponzano, a football training center affiliated with Empoli located around 70 miles from his family's home. 

His mother would pick him up from school before the end of the day, cook him lunch (typically pasta), and then take him to Empoli in the family's grey Opel Vectra. Federico Bernardeschi once said, as quoted by ThePlayersTribune, on the daily experience:

“BECAUSE I KNOW I’D USUALLY BE A LITTLE LATE. I WILL HAVE TO TIE MY BOOTS IN THE CAR. MY MUM WOULD BARELY STOP.

UPON REACHING, I’LL SPRINT OUT TO THE PITCH IN ORDER TO GET TO MY TRAINING SESSION.

TWO HOURS LATER, FOOTBALL TRAINING WOULD END, AND WE’D HEAD BACK THE SAME WAY WE CAME.”

The football passionate's parents and other family members recognized he was destined for big things even when he returned home from a long educational and sporting day because they would still watch him practice the skills he had gained.

One of the

Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi

is that he would stay up until 10:30 or 11:00 p.m. every night, then wake up very early the next morning to do it all over again.

Such dedication and hard work eventually paid off. When Federico was summoned to

's trials, the pride of his entire family (who accompanied him on every step of my journey) knew no bounds.

Federico Bernardeschi Career Buildout

Federico Bernerdeschi joined Fiorentina's academy wing in 2003 (at the age of 9) after a successful trial.

The city of Florence, where the club is located, is just a few miles east of Empoli, on the same highway that Federico and his mother used to drive.

The player's father would continually push him to do better early in his career, blaming him for every missed opportunity, one of the Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi.

He once said, In order to manage the pressure caused by his father:

“WHEN YOU’RE A KID, SOMETIMES YOU FEEL THAT'S TOO MUCH ESPECIALLY WHEN IT CAME FROM A DAD WHO GETS ANGRY AT YOU FOR ANY MOMENT YOU DON’T PUT IN YOUR BEST.

BUT AS I GOT A LITTLE OLDER, I BEGAN TO UNDERSTAND MY DAD WANTED MORE FROM ME BECAUSE HE BELIEVED IN ME.”

Because of his father's pressure, Federico made a tremendous impression with the club as he progressed through the youth ranks, dominating any opponents who came his way.

Federico Bernardeschi Path to Prominence

Federico Bernardeschi, who was playing the finest football of his life at the age of 16, was on the verge of making his Fiorentina senior team debut.

The terrible occurred just as he felt everything in his life was going well.

It all began when Federico walked in for a normal health examination. The Florentina medical team discovered something abnormal with his body, forcing them to do additional tests and X-rays.

A few days later, the doctor informs the youngster's parents of the findings in their son's body.

“YOUR SON HAS AN ENLARGED HEART. WE’RE NOT SURE HOW BAD IT IS THOU. HOWEVER, ITS POSSIBLE HE WON’T BE ABLE TO CONTINUE HIS FOOTBALL CAREER.”

His parents were informed by the doctor. Federico, as expected, couldn't accept it; in fact, he refused to believe it, yelling, "No... that's impossible!" Federico's mum had to put in a lot of effort to keep the restless footballer calm, one of the not-so-pleasant Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi.

After constantly monitoring the condition, the physicians determined that Federico would be unable to play football for only six months, which brought relief to the Bernardeschi family.

He tried to keep himself occupied throughout the process, which he described as the most painful six months of his life.

Federico was finally cleared to start playing football after numerous check-ups, specialist visits, and meetings.

Federico Bernardeschi Ascend to Prominence

Federico was promoted to the first team on June 20, 2014, following Vincenzo Montella's instructions.

Because of his maturity, hard work, good positional awareness, and eye for goal, Federico was named captain less than three years after making his professional debut (at the age of 22).

In the context of Italian football, where experience is valued above all else, being the leader at the tender age of 22 was regarded exceptionally young.

One of the

Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi

is that the Italian was given the number 10 shirt the next season (2015–16), which had previously been worn by

.

As a result of his technique and grace on the pitch, he earned the nickname "Brunelleschi," after the well-known architect.

The great soccer player received the AIAC Football Leader Under-21 Award for his inspirational leadership on the field.

His achievements didn't stop there; he was also named to the UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament as the lone Italian on the list. Some of Europe's major clubs were taken aback by this feat.

Fiorentina's primary rivals,

, saw him as one of the hottest new properties in Italian football, and he became the highest-profile player to leave Florence since Baggio in 1990, another one of the Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi.

Bernardeschi was signed by Juventus, one of Fiorentina's key rivals, for €40 million on a five-year contract on July 24, 2017.

Despite being mentioned in the media as a prospective candidate for the number 10 shirt, he ultimately chose the number 33, stating: "The No. 10 is a number I like but I'll need to earn it. Taking the No. 33 is the correct choice at this point."

The winger made his 100th appearance for Juventus in a 4–1 home win over Torino in

on July 4, 2020.

In a 2–0 home win over Sampdoria on July 26, he produced his first and only league goal of the season, allowing Juventus to secure the Serie A title.

Bernardeschi was turned to a full-back for Juventus in the second half of the 2020–21 season under new manager Andrea Pirlo after impressing in the position in a Coppa Italia victory against

on January 13, 2021.

Federico Bernardeschi Personal & Love Life

The Italian footballer’s wife? It is none other than Veronica Ciardi, a stunning woman.

Veronica, who was born to Italian parents, was one of the most popular competitors on the Italian edition of Big Brother in 2009.

During her stay on the reality show, she formed a friendship with Sarah Nile, another contestant.

Because it was the first girlfriend-to-girlfriend love story to be featured on an Italian reality show, the relationship generated a sensation on Italian television.

After tremendous pressure from the Italian press, Veronica and Sarah's relationship ended in September 2010.

After a love-at-first-sight meeting in Formentera, Federico Bernardeschi, who is nine years younger than Veronica, began dating her a few years later.

After two fantastic years of dating, the 27-year-old, who ignored her Big Brother shortcomings, chose to propose to his sweetheart in a romantic location, according to the Italian press.

One of the Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi is that unfortunately, the couple's relationship did not work out, and they announced an amicable breakup in early 2017.

Bernardeschi said his bond with his girlfriend helped him mature as a person.

Federico's ex-girlfriend confirmed her separation from him via Instagram five months after their unfortunate breakup.

After a few years apart, both ex-lovers' crises came to an end when they began dating again, despite keeping their relationship a secret for months.

Veronica and Federico welcomed their first child on August 28th, 2019.

Aside from his relationship and marriage, knowing more about the Juventus player's personal life will give you a better understanding of how he lives his life away from the field.

Another one of the

Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi

concerns a childhood dream of his.

Federico claims that because there was so much white-colored marble surrounding him growing up, these marbles would occasionally leak into his dreams, creating an image in his head when he got out of bed. This strange occurrence began when he was six years old.

Another one of his characteristics is that like C Ronaldo, Neymar, Sanchez, and other well-known footballers, he is a true dog lover.

Even if there is a notion that there is no loyalty left in the modern game, it certainly does not apply to Federico's bond with his huge dogs.

Federico Bernardeschi Networth & LifeStyle

Top football superstars' lifestyles are immediately identifiable by their private jets, large residences, and simple pleasures.

Federico, as opposition to living rich, chooses to drive basic cars, an accomplishment that exemplifies leading a normal existence.

Federico's modernist apartment is furnished with three monkey sculptures, a monkey lampshade, and a marble chess game set, all of which were gifts from his father and originated from his hometown of Carrara.

He prefers to spend his vacations in lovely beach areas rather than staying at home, one of the Top Facts about Federico Bernardeschi.

The Italian midfielder signed a contract with Juventus in July 2017 that pays him a staggering 7.4 million Euro (6.4 million Pound) each year.

According to calculations, he earns €36,685 (£31,693) every day and €1,529 (£1,321) each hour! This means that the ordinary man would have to work for 17.8 years to earn the same amount that Fede does in a month.

The football player progressed through the ranks at ACF Fiorentina before joining Juventus in 2017.

The 27-year-old has a net worth of more than €39 million (£34 million); his market value is around €45 million (£39 million).

Federico Bernardeschi Family

The Bernardeshi family tale, as previously said, encourages struggling football fans who want to achieve greatness to believe that "the best approach to not feel hopeless is to move out of their comfort zone and try something different."

Rather than following in his father's footsteps into the Marble quarry operations, Federico has made his entire family proud by establishing his family's own path to financial independence through football. Let's take a closer look at his family members now.

Parents

The Carrara-born's father, Alberto, worked in a Carrara Marble quarry for years, much like most parents in the city of Marble.

He was the type of father who worked long hours, waking up at 5 a.m., leaving to work at 6 a.m., and returning home at 6 p.m.

He would use alternative modes of transportation, leaving his grey Opel Vectra at home for his wife and son (Federico) to drive between the home, the hospital, the school, and the football training center.

Alberto is credited for establishing his son's first date with fate, which began when he accompanied him to the toy store to select his first soccer ball.

Also, encouraging him to achieve better at the beginning of his career has paid off.

As of the time of writing, her name remains unknown. Federico's mother worked as a nurse at a hospital not far from their family home, according to Italian media.

She could be harsh and caring at the same time. Federico found a good balance between her and his father (The Players Tribune report).

Siblings

Federico does not appear to have a brother, but he does have a sister named Gaia Bernardeschi. Gaia is well-known for offering emotional support to her brother, even if it involves exposing her own personality.

Her controversial post regarding her brother after he scored against his old club Fiorentina drew the attention of fans. Federico Bernardeschi’s sister once said:

“DEAR BROTHER, YOU WERE ABLE TO TURN THE BOOS OF FIORENTINA FANS INTO MUSIC. YOU DANCED WITH THE BALL AT YOUR FEET AND THEN SILENCED THE STADIUM UP,… YOU’RE A BIG BROTHER!!!.

DEAR FIORENTINA FANS, I FEEL SORRY FOR YOU, BUT AS ALWAYS, MY BROTHER HAS SHOWN THE KIND OF MAN AND PLAYER HE IS. NOW EVERYONE IS QUIET AND WE ARE ENJOYING THIS A LOT”.

Giana Bernardeschi, the winger's sister, spoke these words on February 9, 2018, after her brother faced obscene insults from home fans during the match, in which he netted a free kick in the second half to hush the crowd.

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