It has become a general trend for footballers to retire and step into management, but very few have managed to succeed in both like Antonio Conte.
The Italian manager comes from the pragmatic school and, so far, his methods have worked wherever he has been. As a footballer, Conte made his name at Lecce and Juventus but, as a coach, he had to rise through the ranks.
His is a career that has seen him manage in the lower tiers of Italian football before attaining his current elite status, having handled Juventus, Chelsea, Inter Milan, the Italy national team and currently Tottenham Hotspur.
Wikipedia, Biography, age and birthday
Conte was born in Lecce, Italy on July 31, 1969. He is currently 53 years of age. Conte was just a teenager when he first joined Lecce and played for his hometown club before Juventus came calling in 1991.
At Juve, the midfielder attained legendary status, helping them to win five Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia, three Italian super cups and the UEFA Cup.
With Italy, too, he was part of the side that finished as runners-up in the 1994 World Cup and Euro 2000. Conte’s managerial career began in 2005 and he hasn’t looked back since.
Height and weight
The Tottenham manager has a height of 1.78 meters and a weight of 73 kilograms.
Nationality and ethnicity
Conte is fully Italian and also of Italian ethnicity.
Tactics and style
As a midfielder, Conte was quick and combative and that is how he wants his teams to play. His teams do not usually play expansive football but are experts at picking the opponent apart with counter-attacking football.
Conte’s teams are also noted for being stingy in defence, well organised at the back and hard to break down.
Teams coached and trophies won
Conte has managed nine teams so far. These are Arezzo, Bari, Atalanta, Siena, Juventus, Italy, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Tottenham.
He has also won 10 trophies in his career, including multiple Serie A titles, the Italian Super Cup, the Premier League and the FA Cup.
Salary per week
Conte is reportedly on around £290,000 per week at Tottenham.
Net worth
Conte is estimated to be worth between $12 million and $15 million.
Instagram and Twitter
Conte has no Twitter account, but his Instagram handle has over 980,000 followers.
