Who Is Marcello Lippi? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on April 12, 1948, in Viareggio, Italy, Marcello Lippi is a revered figure in the world of football, known predominantly for his illustrious career as both a player and manager. By 2025, Lippi is 77 years old and remains a pivotal personality in football history. His managing prowess came to the forefront when he led the Italian national team to victory in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. His tactical genius and leadership have earned him numerous accolades throughout his career.
| Occupation | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | April 12, 1948 |
| Age | 77 Years |
| Birth Place | Viareggio, Italy |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | Italy |
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Marcello Lippi's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Marcello Lippi stands at an approximate height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs around 160 pounds (73 kg). Though he is retired from competitive sports, his physical fitness has always been a part of his lifestyle, contributing to his longevity in the demanding field of football management.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Lippi is married to his longtime partner, who has been a significant presence in his life. Together, they share a family and have children, but the specifics about their children remain private. There’s no public indication of any romantic relationships outside of his marriage, as Lippi values his privacy and often refrains from discussing his personal life in the media.
In 2001, former footballer Roberto Baggio, who had a difficult relationship with Lippi, and who was often critical of his former manager, also noted in his autobiography – Una porta nel cielo – that he was impressed, however, by the fact that Lippi also paid great attention to his players' diets, and to their athletic preparation, and always ma
de use of the newest technologies and hired athletic coaches who used the most current training methods.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Marcello Lippi's estimated net worth is around $20 million, a testament to his successful career in football. His wealth primarily stems from his managerial roles, consultancy work, and various endorsements. During his managerial stints, especially with the Italian national team and top clubs, Lippi secured significant earnings which contributed to his financial prosperity.
Career, Business and Investments
Throughout his career, Lippi has transitioned from a player to a coach seamlessly. Starting his professional journey with SPAL, he later moved on to play for Viareggio, Pistoiese, and finally, Juventus, where he found substantial success. After ending his playing career in the late 1980s, he swiftly shifted to coaching and made a deep impact with Juventus, winning multiple Serie A titles.
Post-2006, Lippi continued to work with various clubs in China and was involved in several football-related businesses and consultancy efforts. His insight is sought after in the world of football, making him a prominent figure even in business circles.
Throughout his career as a manager, he won one World Cup title, five Serie A titles, three Chinese Super League titles, one Coppa Italia, one Chinese FA Cup, four Italian Supercups, one UEFA Champions League, one AFC Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup and one Intercontinental Cup.
Lippi is the first and to date the only coach to win both the UEFA Champions League and the AFC Champions League.
He is also the first coach to have won the most prestigious international competitions both for clubs in different continents, and for national teams (the UEFA Champions League and the Intercontinental Cup in 1996 with Juventus; the AFC Champions League in 2013 with Guangzhou Evergrande; and the FIFA World Cup in 2006 with Italy).
Social Network
Lippi maintains a rather low-profile presence on social media, preferring to keep his personal life discreet. However, he does show engagement on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where he shares insights about football, motivational messages, and occasionally personal posts. His followers appreciate his genuine reflections and experiences within the sport.
In 2016, manager Antonio Conte praised Lippi for his coaching skills and tactical prowess, as well as his ability to communicate with and motivate his players to foster a competitive team spirit and a winning mentality; he also went on to describe his experiences as a player under Lippi with Juventus stating: "I remember when Marcello Lippi arrived
from Napoli with great ambition and determination.
He was very important, as he was able to transmit to us precisely what he wanted. We hit rock bottom with defeat to Foggia, so Lippi said if we have to lose, we’ll go down fighting. From then on we attacked, pressed high and took the game to the opposition. Lippi was excellent at motivating the squad and passing on his ideas.
I think the most important thing for a Coach is to have a clear vision and transmit that clearly to his players. Lippi always had that, as well as a great ability to motivate us, even when we played every three days.
That Juventus had four consecutive European Finals and if you think back, that was an exceptional achievement." Fabrizio Ravanelli, who, like Conte, played under Lippi at Juventus, has also praised Lippi, describing him as a manager who excelled at reading the game and motivating his players.
Education
Lippi’s educational background in football is predominantly derived from his extensive hands-on experience in the sport. Nevertheless, he attended various coaching clinics where he enhanced his managerial skills, ultimately leading to his success in coaching strategies and player management.
Similarly, during Italy's victorious 2006 World Cup campaign, Lippi was praised for adopting several tactical systems that allowed his two star playmakers, Francesco Totti and Andrea Pirlo, to play alongside one other.
He eventually settlied on a 4–2–3–1 formation, in which Totti occupied the advanced creative role behind the centre-forward, while Pirlo was deployed in the deep-lying playmaking role; the two players were supported defensively by hard-working wingers and box-to-box midfielders, as well as attacking full-backs, who provided width to the team.
The team also drew praise for its defensive solidity. World Soccer magazine also noted that Lippi's tactical flexibility throughout the tournament was further demonstrated by the fact that he often changed formations throughout the course of a single match, in addition to rotating players.
Indeed, the fluidity of the team's formation was based on the movement and work-rate of the wide midfielders, who were required both to push up and track back.
Lippi's system saw the players adopt more of a 4–4–1–1 or 4–4–2 formation when defending off the ball, which then became a more offensive 4–2–3–1 system when in possession, with the wide midfielders acting as attacking wingers, in particular Camoranesi on the right.
Perrotta was instead used in a more defensive wide role on the left, to help reinforce the midfield, due to his work-rate.
