Francesco Totti facts for kids
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Totti in a charity match in 2018
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| Date of birth | 27 September 1976 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rome, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1983–1985 | Fortitudo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Trastevere | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1989 | Lodigiani | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1989–1993 | Roma | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–2017 | Roma | 619 | (250) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1992 | Italy U15 | 6 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Italy U16 | 13 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1993–1995 | Italy U18 | 14 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1997 | Italy U21 | 8 | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Italy U23 | 4 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2006 | Italy | 58 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Francesco Totti is an Italian former professional footballer who played his entire career for Roma and the Italy national team. He was a skilled and creative player who could be an attacking midfielder or a forward.
Totti is a legend at Roma, where he won a Serie A title, two Coppa Italia titles, and two Supercoppa Italiana titles. He is the second-highest scorer in Italian league history with 250 goals. He is also Roma's all-time top goalscorer and has played more games for the club than anyone else. Fans and the media gave him many nicknames, including Er Pupone (The Big Baby), L'Ottavo Re di Roma (The Eighth King of Rome), and Il Capitano (The Captain).
With the Italian national team, Totti won the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was also part of the team that reached the final of UEFA Euro 2000. He was chosen for the All-Star team in both tournaments. In 2007, he retired from international football to focus on playing for Roma.
Many people consider Totti one of the greatest Italian footballers of all time. He won many awards, including the 2007 European Golden Shoe for being the top goalscorer in Europe. In 2004, the famous footballer Pelé named him in the FIFA 100, a list of the world's greatest living players. After he retired in 2017, he received the UEFA President's Award for his amazing career.
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Early Life
Francesco Totti was born in Rome and grew up in the Porta Metronia neighborhood. He loved football from a young age and often played with older boys. He started playing for youth teams in 1984.
Scouts from big clubs noticed his talent. His mother received a big offer from Milan, but she wanted him to stay in his hometown. In 1989, he joined the youth team of Roma, the club he would be with for his entire career.
Club Career with Roma
1992–1999: Becoming a Star
Totti made his first appearance for Roma's main team in Serie A when he was just 16 years old, on March 28, 1993. He soon started playing more often and scored his first goal on September 4, 1994. By 1995, he was a regular starter for the team.
Under coach Zdeněk Zeman, Totti grew into a stronger and more mature player. He was given the famous number 10 jersey, which is often worn by a team's most creative player. In the 1997–98 season, he scored 13 goals. On October 31, 1998, at age 22, he became the youngest team captain in Serie A history.
1999–2004: Winning the League Title
With new coach Fabio Capello, Roma built a team to win the league title, known as the Scudetto. Totti played as an attacking midfielder, using his great passing skills to create chances for his teammates.
The 2000–01 season was a huge success. On June 17, 2001, Roma beat Parma 3–1 to become champions of Italy for the third time. Totti, along with teammates Vincenzo Montella and Gabriel Batistuta, all scored in the final match. Totti finished the season with 13 goals. For his amazing performances, he was named the Serie A Footballer of the Year.
In the following seasons, Totti continued to be a star player. He scored his first hat-trick (three goals in one game) in Serie A in 2002. He also scored a famous goal against Real Madrid in Madrid, helping Roma win there for the first time in 35 years.
2004–2009: A New Role as a Striker
In the 2004–05 season, Totti became Roma's all-time leading scorer in Serie A. The next season, new coach Luciano Spalletti gave Totti a new role as a lone striker. This position, sometimes called a "false 9", allowed him to drop back into the midfield and create space for other attackers.
He was very successful in this new role. In the 2006–07 season, he scored 26 goals in Serie A, winning the European Golden Shoe as Europe's top scorer. That year, Roma also won the Coppa Italia.
On January 16, 2008, Totti scored his 200th goal for Roma. He continued to break records, becoming the player with the most appearances for the club. In 2008, he helped Roma win the Coppa Italia again, making him the most successful captain in the club's history.
2009–2017: Later Years and Records
In the later part of his career, Totti continued to be a key player for Roma. In November 2009, he scored a hat-trick against Bari. He also signed a new contract that would keep him at the club until 2014.
On March 20, 2011, Totti scored his 200th and 201st goals in Serie A, becoming only the sixth player in history to reach that milestone. He eventually passed Roberto Baggio to become the fifth-highest scorer in Serie A history.
Even as he got older, Totti kept breaking records. On September 30, 2014, he became the oldest player to score a goal in the UEFA Champions League, at 38 years old. On January 11, 2015, he scored two goals against rivals Lazio, making him the all-time top scorer in the Rome Derby with 11 goals.
In his final seasons, Totti often came on as a substitute and made a big impact. On April 20, 2016, he came off the bench to score two goals in the final minutes to win a match against Torino. On May 8, 2016, he played in his 600th Serie A match.
On May 28, 2017, Totti played his final game for Roma. He came on as a substitute in a 3–2 win against Genoa and received a standing ovation from the fans at the Stadio Olimpico. It was an emotional end to his 25-season career with his beloved club.
International Career
Youth Teams and Euro 2000
Totti was successful with Italy's youth teams, winning the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1996. He made his first appearance for the senior national team on October 10, 1998.
At UEFA Euro 2000, Totti was one of Italy's best players. He scored two goals in the tournament, including one against Belgium and one against Romania. In the semi-final against the Netherlands, he famously scored a chipped penalty kick, known as a "Panenka". Italy lost the final to France, but Totti was named to the Team of the Tournament.
2006 World Cup Victory
Totti recovered from a serious injury just in time to play in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He played in all seven of Italy's matches. He was a key playmaker, creating chances for his teammates.
He finished the tournament with the most assists (4). He also scored a crucial penalty kick in the last minute to beat Australia in the round of 16. Italy went on to win the World Cup, defeating France in the final. Totti was selected for the tournament's All-Star Team.
After the World Cup, Totti retired from international football to focus on his career with Roma.
Player Profile
Totti was a world-class player known for his skill, creativity, and vision. He could play as an attacking midfielder, a supporting forward, or a striker. He was a great goalscorer but was also famous for his amazing passing ability. He often used no-look passes and backheels to set up his teammates.
He was a strong and hardworking player with a powerful shot. He was also an expert at taking penalty kicks and free kicks. One of his signature moves was the cucchiaio (or "spoon"), a chipped shot that he used to score many goals, including his famous penalty at Euro 2000.
As Roma's captain for many years, he was a true leader on the field. He is remembered as one of the most loyal players in football history, having spent his entire 25-year career with one club.
Life After Football
On July 17, 2017, Totti announced his retirement from playing and became a club director for Roma. He left this role in 2019.
Totti married Ilary Blasi, a television host, in 2005. They have three children: a son and two daughters. The couple announced their separation in 2022.
Totti is also known for his charity work. He has been a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 2003. He has published joke books and participated in charity matches to raise money for children.
Images for kids
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Totti playing against Fiorentina in 2009.
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Totti playing for Roma in 2011.
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Totti during a 2012 friendly match against Liverpool in Boston.
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Totti playing against CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Champions League in 2014.
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The Stadio Olimpico on the day of Totti's last official match.
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Totti in 2007.
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Totti during a pre-season friendly in 2013.
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Totti's footprint on The Champions Promenade in Monaco.
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Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Coppa Italia | Continental | Supercoppa | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Roma | 1992–93 | Serie A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1993–94 | Serie A | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 10 | 0 | |||
| 1994–95 | Serie A | 21 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 25 | 7 | |||
| 1995–96 | Serie A | 28 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 36 | 4 | ||
| 1996–97 | Serie A | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 30 | 5 | ||
| 1997–98 | Serie A | 30 | 13 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 36 | 14 | |||
| 1998–99 | Serie A | 31 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | 42 | 16 | ||
| 1999–2000 | Serie A | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1 | — | 34 | 8 | ||
| 2000–01 | Serie A | 30 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 35 | 16 | ||
| 2001–02 | Serie A | 24 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 12 | |
| 2002–03 | Serie A | 24 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 35 | 20 | ||
| 2003–04 | Serie A | 31 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 32 | 20 | ||
| 2004–05 | Serie A | 29 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | — | 40 | 15 | ||
| 2005–06 | Serie A | 24 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | — | 29 | 17 | ||
| 2006–07 | Serie A | 35 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 32 | |
| 2007–08 | Serie A | 25 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 18 | |
| 2008–09 | Serie A | 24 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 15 | |
| 2009–10 | Serie A | 23 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 11 | — | 31 | 25 | ||
| 2010–11 | Serie A | 32 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 17 | |
| 2011–12 | Serie A | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 31 | 8 | ||
| 2012–13 | Serie A | 34 | 12 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 37 | 12 | |||
| 2013–14 | Serie A | 26 | 8 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 8 | |||
| 2014–15 | Serie A | 27 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | — | 36 | 10 | ||
| 2015–16 | Serie A | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 15 | 5 | ||
| 2016–17 | Serie A | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | — | 28 | 3 | ||
| Career total | 619 | 250 | 59 | 18 | 103 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 786 | 307 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Italy | 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2000 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 9 | 1 | |
| Total | 58 | 9 | |
Honours
Roma
- Serie A: 2000–01
- Coppa Italia: 2006–07, 2007–08
- Supercoppa Italiana: 2001, 2007
Italy U21
Italy U23
- Mediterranean Games: 1997
Italy
- FIFA World Cup: 2006
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2000
Individual
- Guerin d'Oro: 1998, 2004
- Serie A Young Footballer of the Year: 1999
- UEFA European Championship Teams of the Tournament: 2000
- Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2000, 2003
- Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007
- ESM Team of the Year: 2000–01, 2003–04, 2006–07
- FIFA 100
- Serie A Goal of the Year: 2005, 2006
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2006
- FIFA World Cup top assists provider: 2006
- Serie A top assists provider: 1998–99, 2013–14
- Capocannoniere: 2006–07
- European Golden Shoe: 2006–07
- Serie A Goalscorer of the Year: 2007
- Pallone d'Argento: 2007–08
- Golden Foot: 2010
- Premio Nazionale Carriera Esemplare "Gaetano Scirea": 2014
- Premio internazionale Giacinto Facchetti: 2014
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship All-time XI: 2015
- AS Roma Hall of Fame: 2017
- UEFA President's Award: 2017
- Gazzetta Sports Awards Legend: 2017
- Globe Soccer Player Career Award: 2017
- Laureus Academy World Sports Exceptional Achievement Award: 2018
- AIC Lifetime Achievement Award: 2018
- Italian Football Hall of Fame: 2018
Orders
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3rd Class / Commander: Commendatore Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 2 June 2022
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CONI: Golden Collar of Sports Merit: Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo: 2006
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4th Class / Officer: Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 2006
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5th Class / Knight: Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 2000
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Records
- Roma all-time leading goalscorer: 307 goals
- Roma all-time leading goalscorer in Serie A: 250 goals
- Roma all-time leading goalscorer in UEFA Champions League: 17 goals
- Roma all-time leading goalscorer in UEFA Europa League: 21 goals
- Roma all-time leading goalscorer in UEFA competitions: 38 goals
- Roma all-time appearance maker: 786 matches
- Roma all-time appearance maker in Serie A: 619 matches
- Roma all-time appearance maker in UEFA Champions League: 57 matches
- Roma all-time appearance maker in UEFA Europa League: 46 matches
- Roma all-time appearance maker in UEFA competitions: 103 matches
- Serie A youngest club's captain: aged 22 years 34 days
- Most goals for a single club in Serie A: 250 goals
- Second-most goals scored in Serie A: 250 goals
- All-time most assists in Serie A: 162
- Derby della Capitale all-time leading goalscorer in Serie A: 11 goals
- Most penalties scored in Serie A: 71 goals
- Most different teams scored against in Serie A (alongside Roberto Baggio and Alberto Gilardino): 38
See also
In Spanish: Francesco Totti para niños
- List of one-club men
- Football records in Italy
