In the world of football, few have achieved success both as players and coaches. However, Filippo Inzaghi, the former Italian star, has proven his worth in both fields, becoming one of the most prominent names in the history of the beautiful game.
Born on August 9, 1973, in Pavia, Italy, Inzaghi began his football career with Piovese in the Italian third division. But his exceptional talent for finishing attacks caught the attention of bigger clubs, leading him to move to Piacenza and then Atalanta, where he shone brightly, scoring 15 goals in his first season in the Italian league.
In the summer of 1995, Inzaghi joined Juventus for €15 million, marking the beginning of his rise with “The Old Lady.” Over five seasons, he scored 57 goals in 120 matches, winning the league title twice, the Italian Cup, and the Italian Super Cup.
However, the highlight of his playing career was with Milan, where he moved in 2001 for €43 million. With “The Rossoneri,” Inzaghi won all possible titles, including the UEFA Champions League twice, the Italian league once, the UEFA Super Cup twice, and the FIFA Club World Cup once. On the international stage, Inzaghi was one of the heroes of Italy’s 2006 World Cup victory, despite his limited playing time.
Inzaghi retired from playing in 2012 to begin his coaching career with Milan, where he led the first team for two seasons. But his real experience began with Benevento in the Italian second division, where he led them to promotion to Serie A for the first time in the club’s history.
In 2019, Inzaghi took charge of Bologna, leading them to a high position in the Italian league. But his greatest achievement so far was with Lazio, where he took over in 2021. In his first season, he led “The Eagles” to win the Italian Cup, and in the following season, he won the Italian Super Cup against Inter Milan.
Inzaghi says about his coaching philosophy: “I like high pressing and quick counter-attacks. I want my team to play with ferocity and a desire to win until the last moment.”
He added in press statements: “I learn every day from my players and other coaches. I try to develop myself constantly to keep up with the tactical developments in the game.”
With Lazio, Inzaghi presents an entertaining