15 Facts About Stefano Sorrentino

Stefano Sorrentino was born on 28 March 1979 and is an Italian former footballer.

Stefano Sorrentino returned to Torino in the 2001 off-season, being a backup in the top division and an undisputed starter in the second level during his tenure; in his final campaign he made 43 league appearances for Toro, who finished second and promoted via the playoffs, only to be denied due to financial irregularities.

Stefano Sorrentino then signed with AEK Athens but, after the birth of his daughter, he asked president Demis Nikolaidis to let him return to Italy, because his wife was not feeling comfortable enough in Greece.

In July 2007, after failing to win any silverware in two seasons, Stefano Sorrentino was loaned to Recreativo de Huelva, with the Spanish side having the option to sign him on a full basis at the end of the campaign.

Stefano Sorrentino played in 32 league games during the season as the team retained their newly found status, and the move was made permanent on 12 June 2009.

On 1 July 2016,37-year-old Stefano Sorrentino agreed to a two-year deal with former side Chievo for an undisclosed fee.

Stefano Sorrentino continued to be first-choice during his second spell at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi.

On 21 January 2020, Stefano Sorrentino announced his retirement from professional football on Sky Sport's television program Calciomercato.

However, on 27 January 2020, Stefano Sorrentino announced his transfer to Seconda Categoria side Cervo, coached by his father Roberto, and that he would play as a striker.

Stefano Sorrentino noted that his position on the pitch tended to change depending on whether he was playing behind a three or four-man back-line; in the former case, he usually played in a deeper position closer to the goal.

Stefano Sorrentino played in a three-sided football tournament held in Madrid, in June 2018.

Stefano Sorrentino's father, Roberto, was a goalkeeper, who acted as captain for Calcio Catania.

Stefano Sorrentino has been in a relationship with Sara Ruggeri since 2012.

Stefano Sorrentino and his partner have a daughter, Viola, who was born on 16 September 2013.

In March 2017, Stefano Sorrentino released his autobiography: Gli occhi della Tigre.