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Roberto De Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi is the Italian head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, famous for possession-based, attacking football.
- Born6 June 1979 (age 47)
- NationalityItaly
- ClubTottenham Hotspur
- RoleHead coach
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Who is Roberto De Zerbi?
Roberto De Zerbi is the Italian head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, famous for possession-based, attacking football.
After a playing career that took him from AC Milan’s youth ranks to Napoli and CFR Cluj, he coached Palermo, Benevento and Sassuolo, where he led the small Emilian club to two eighth-place finishes, then won the Ukrainian Super Cup with Shakhtar Donetsk in 2021.
He went on to Brighton and then Marseille, finishing second in Ligue 1 in 2024-25 before leaving in February 2026. Spurs appointed him on 31 March 2026 and he kept them up on the final day with a 1-0 win over Everton, which he called the biggest achievement of his career.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Roberto De Zerbi |
| Date of birth | 6 June 1979 |
| Age | 47 |
| Nationality | Italy |
| Current role | Head coach |
| Club | Tottenham Hotspur |
| League | Premier League |
| Appointed | 31 March 2026 |
Updated weekly · checked 1 October 2026
2026-27 season so far
- Appointed head coach of Tottenham Hotspur on 31 March 2026.
- Tottenham Hotspur are 20th in the Premier League with 2 points (won 0, drawn 2, lost 3), checked 1 October 2026.
Full table, scores and fixtures: Premier League page.
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Roberto De Zerbi: quick answers
Who is Roberto De Zerbi?
Roberto De Zerbi is the Italian head coach of Tottenham Hotspur, famous for possession-based, attacking football.
How old is Roberto De Zerbi?
Roberto De Zerbi was born on 6 June 1979 and is 47 years old (as of 1 October 2026).
Which club does Roberto De Zerbi coach?
Tottenham Hotspur, in the Premier League.
When did Roberto De Zerbi take over at Tottenham Hotspur?
On 31 March 2026.