Biography
In 2021, Leonardo Bonucci became the hero of the European Football Championship. In the final game, he scored the very necessary goal into the gates of rivals-British. The central defender of the Juventus club, along with other members of the Italian national team, became a sports legend, experts and fans of dozens of countries admire his talent.Childhood and youth
Leonardo Bonucci was born in May 1987. The early biography was associated with the Lazio region, or rather with the historical quarters of the Vitebro administrative center.
The boy has grown and brought up in the family of a businessman, specializing in trading with paint and varnishes, together with the elder brother. Father and mother who were interested in sports, always wanted children to play football.
Leo and Riccardo at a young age trained with local amateur teams. Parents watching the success of the second son, believed that he would receive a professional from him. When at 10 years of the future defender took to the city club "Podiankarano," a brilliant career was started, which every child dreamed at least once in his life.
Brother helped the younger member of the family to comprehend the basics of the game, popular around the world. The future defender of the team speaking in the C series, watched Leonardo to miss the workout and followed the advice of experienced people. This gave fruit, and the young Italian moved under the wing of the "Witerbese" mentors. He got a chance to try himself in the positions of the central and attacking midfielder, as well as the attacker, but as a result, donkey in defense.
In 2005, 18-year-old Bonucci was leased by the Inter Club. The following season it turned out to sign the first serious contract and win the youth championship of the country and the Italian Cup.
Football
The initial stage of the adult career was the speech for the Treviso, "Genoa" and "Bari" team. The central defender who has achieved a growth of 190 cm and weight under 80 kg, in the late 2000s also interested Kazan "Rubin".Reliable and efficient game in the matches of the national championship attracted the attention of scales from the top clubs. In 2010, Bonucci became the owner of a 5-year contract with Juventus and received an invitation to Italy's national team, where stars like Andrea Pirlo, Jennaro Gattuzo and Fabio Cannavaro shone.
Despite the fact that the young player never came out on the field on the South African championship of the planet, the black and white coach believed in his ability and put in a bundle with Andrea Bardzali and George Kiellini. The trio helped to play inner and international club tournaments to play in domestic and international club tournaments, but when the mentor Luigi Delneyri changed Antonio Corte, the central defender was sent to the reserve.
In 2011, thanks to the introduction of the new tactical scheme, Leonardo returned to the basis and took the same place. Together with the partners, he won the unlawful title of the best defensive team in the world. Juventus at this time has become a multiple champion of the country, the winner of the Cup and the Super Cup of Italy, as well as the two-time finalist of the UEFA Champions League.
And in the composition of the Bonucci team held a series of successful matches and won the Euro 2012 silver and bronze of the Confederations Cup. In other major tournaments, the decades of the Italians are not lucky, and they remained without medals of the World Championship and the European Championship 2014 and 2016.
Having played more than 300 matches as part of the "old seniory", Leonardo moved to Milan, where they promised a salary of € 8 million. Despite the status of the captain, cooperation with devils did not bring the expected fruit.
In 2018, the central defender wanted to return to Juventus. The exchange for young football player Mattia Caldar arranged all directions, and Leonardo, the transfer value of which was € 35 million, headed on the field a squad of "black and white" players.
At the beginning of the next decade of the XXI century, Bonucci added another title of Italy champion and the Cup owner. Fans rejoiced by watching the bright and original style of the game. Football experts who noted the skill of Leonardo as a sprinkler commented on dangerous moments, ingenious bents and selected, actions on the second tier and frequent spectacular goals.
Personal life
In the personal life of the Italian footballer, everything was planned and successfully. The old girlfriend Martin McCari, who worked as a photo model, in the early 2010 he became a legitimate wife. Soon after the wedding, the lovers began to appear joint children, Leonardo in the account in "Instagram" boasted the moments held with his beloved family.
In 2016, peace was disturbed by a serious illness of the younger son of Matteo. As long as the condition of the child was considered unstable, Bonucci thought to complete his career and devote time to care about loved ones. Fortunately, professionals doctors made an operation in time, and the boy became better. Italy was lucky that she did not lose a bright distinctive player.
Leonardo Bonucci now
In the summer of 2021, the European Championship was held - 2020. Bonuchchi, invited to Roberto Mancini's coach national team, demonstrated a class at the group stage and became the hero of decisive matches with teams from Austria, Belgium and Spain. Playing almost without interruption, he installed a personal and national record.In the final, held at the Wiembli Stadium, Leonardo scored a goal into the Gate of England, brilliantly spent two extra half and distinguished himself in a penalty series. As a result, he won the title of the tournament winner and the title of the best player of the European Championship.
Achievements
- 2006 - Winner of the ITALY championship with Inter
- 2006 - owner of the youth Cup Italy with Inter
- 2007 - Winner of the Italian Youth Championship with Inter
- 2012 - Vice Champion of Europe with Italy national team
- 2012-2017, 2019, 2020 - Winner of the ITALY championship with Juventus
- 2012, 2013, 2015, 2018, 2020 - Winner of the Super Cup of Italy with Juventus
- 2013 - Bronze medalist of the Cup of Confederations with the Italy national team
- 2015-2017 - Winner of the ITALY Cup with Juventus
- 2015, 2017 - Finalist Champions League with Juventus
- 2016 - Football Player in Italy
- 2021 - European champion at Euro 2020
- 2021 - the best player of the Euro-2020 finals