Roberto Zerbi is an Italian professional football manager and former player who is the current head coach of Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. He is known for his innovative and attacking style of play, and he is considered one of the most promising young managers in Europe.
Early life and youth career
Zerbi was born in Brescia, Italy, on June 6, 1979. He started playing football at a young age and joined the youth academy of Brescia Calcio at the age of 10. He progressed through the ranks of the academy and made his senior debut for the club in 1997.
Senior career
Zerbi spent most of his senior career in Italy, playing for Brescia, Benevento, and Palermo. He also played for clubs in Romania and Greece.
Zerbi was a key player in Benevento's promotion to Serie A in 2017. He also won the Greek Cup with PAOK Thessaloniki in 2019.
Managerial career
Zerbi began his managerial career in 2017, when he was appointed manager of Benevento's under-19 team. He was promoted to manager of the first team in 2018.
In 2019, Zerbi was appointed manager of Sassuolo. He led Sassuolo to a seventh-place finish in Serie A in his first season in charge.
In 2022, Zerbi was appointed manager of Brighton & Hove Albion. He has led Brighton & Hove Albion to a 10th-place finish in the Premier League in his first season in charge.
Roberto Zerbi's past, present, history and managerial profile
Zerbi is a very innovative and attacking-minded manager. He is known for his willingness to experiment with new tactics and formations. He is also a very good communicator and motivator.
Zerbi is a young manager, but he has the potential to be a very successful one. He is still learning his trade, but he has shown glimpses of his talent at Benevento, Sassuolo, and Brighton & Hove Albion. He will be looking to help Brighton & Hove Albion achieve success in the years to come.
"Zerbi is a very talented manager with a lot of potential. He is still young and has a lot to learn, but he has the ability to be a top manager," said Brighton & Hove Albion chairman Tony Bloom.
