Thiago Motta Santon Olivares better known as Thiago Motta is an Italian-Brazilian professional football manager and former player.
25 Facts About Thiago Motta
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Thiago Motta is currently the head coach of Serie A club Bologna.
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Thiago Motta played two and a half seasons with Inter Milan before joining Paris Saint-Germain in January 2012, winning 27 major titles all clubs combined.
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Thiago Motta had brief spells with Atletico Madrid in Spain, and Genoa in Italy.
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Thiago Motta appeared at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and two European Championships with Italy, finishing second at Euro 2012.
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In July 2021, Thiago Motta was appointed manager of Spezia, where he remained for one season, before taking over as manager of Bologna in September 2022.
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Thiago Motta was born in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo.
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Thiago Motta signed with FC Barcelona in 1999 at age 17 from Sao Paulo side Clube Atletico Juventus, initially being assigned to the club's B-side.
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Thiago Motta was dogged by several injuries, particularly one suffered on 11 September 2004 against Sevilla FC, which sidelined him for seven months, during his time at Barcelona.
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In late August 2007, Thiago Motta signed a one-year contract with Atletico Madrid for an undisclosed fee.
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In September 2008, Thiago Motta joined Genoa on a free transfer, after passing a medical.
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Thiago Motta finished the year with a career-best six goals, and his team qualified for the Europa League.
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On 21 February 2014, aged 31, Thiago Motta extended his contract until June 2016.
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Thiago Motta announced his retirement for the end of the season on 8 May 2018, while being appointed as the new coach of PSG's under-19 side.
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Thiago Motta made his debut for Brazil in the 2003 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
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Thiago Motta missed the 2004 CONMEBOL Men Pre-Olympic Tournament due to injuries, but appeared for the under-23 team in November 2003 against Santos FC.
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On 6 February 2011, Thiago Motta received his first call-up from Italy, for a friendly against Germany, but an official statement from the Italian Football Federation declared it subject to FIFA clearance, which was granted two days later.
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On 25 March 2011, in only his second international, a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifier in Slovenia, Thiago Motta scored the game's only goal following a 73rd-minute combination with Federico Balzaretti.
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Thiago Motta was named in a 30-man provisional squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on 13 May, and made the final list.
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On 31 May 2016, Thiago Motta was named to Antonio Conte's 23-man Italy squad for Euro 2016, and was handed the number 10 shirt.
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Thiago Motta's role has been likened to that of a metodista, due to his ability to dictate play in midfield as well as assist his team defensively.
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On 5 July 2021, Thiago Motta was appointed head coach of Serie A club Spezia, replacing departing manager Vincenzo Italiano following the latter's departure to Fiorentina.
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On 15 May 2022, following a win at Udinese, Thiago Motta successfully guided Spezia to escape relegation for the second season in a row with still a game to go.
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Thiago Motta left Spezia by mutual agreement on 28 June 2022.
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On 12 September 2022, Thiago Motta was named new head coach of Serie A club Bologna, replacing Sinisa Mihajlovic.