Gennaro Gattuso: Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Gennaro Gattuso Manager Career

As of 2025, the number of Gennaro Gattuso teams coached is considerably higher when you look at other Italian football players who began coaching recently. There's no doubt that the sports career of Gennaro Gattuso as a player was already interesting. Looking at his journey so far as a manager, we are in for another historic ride.

The Gennaro Gattuso manager career began right after his retirement as a player. Known for his perseverance and tenacity as a player, he brought the same passion and intensity into coaching. Back in 2013, with Sion, his managerial journey began. It was a short stint that was followed by another managerial role in Palermo in Italy. It was with Palermo that Gennaro Gattuso began building his identity as a disciplined and demanding tactician.

One of his biggest managerial career milestones came when he was appointed as the manager of Milan. Before that, he had brief spells at OFI Crete FC and AC Pisa. It was with AC Milan that he gained widespread recognition. He led his beloved club through the transitional phase and instilled unmatched defensive organization and discipline.

After putting Milan in a steady position, Gattuso moved on with the Napoli project. It was with Napoli that he won the Coppa Italia. After 81 games with Napoli, he made a move to Valencia, where he managed 22 games. His next destinations were Marseille and Hajduk Split. After 43 games at Hajduk Split, he got his dream job after being appointed as the manager of Italy.

Gennaro Gattuso Teams Coached

Gennaro Gattuso is as fiery and passionate a manager as he was during his playing years. Thanks to the infamous refined Genarro Gattuso tactics, he has left quite an impression on the clubs he has managed so far:

Gennaro Gattuso Tactics & Style of Play

Gennaro prefers a possession-heavy style and urges his players to pass the ball forward efficiently. The infamous 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 are the first-choice formations for the Italian manager. While there have been many in-game transitions, Gattuso mostly stuck with the traditional four-man defense line. He also prefers old-school defenders when it comes to his full-back. Therefore, you wouldn't see attacking-minded fullbacks in his lineup. In midfield, he chooses discipline over creativity. The key is to move the ball efficiently and effectively. However, when it comes to his forward line, the Italian manager gives utmost freedom to his strikers.

Gennaro Gattuso Trophies & Achievements

While Gennaro Gattuso stats as a manager have been nothing short of impressive, when it comes to the Gennaro Gattuso trophies collection, the Italian manager has only won one Coppa Italia.

Gennaro Gattuso Net Worth

As of 2025, the estimated Gennaro Gattuso net worth is $25 million. This staggering number has been accumulated by the Italian thanks to his lucrative salaries and endorsement deals that he has had as a player and now as a manager. Moreover, his personal investments during his playing years also promise a steady income now and future.

Gennaro Gattuso Salary

As per multiple sources, the estimated Gennaro Gattuso salary is reported to be just less than 2 million euros per year.

During his last year as a player, he earned a yearly salary of $8.5 million.

Gennaro Gattuso Family

Gennaro Gattuso has tied the knot back in 2004, and ever since then, the Italian manager has been leading a family life with his wife and children. The tales of Gennaro Gattuso family are relatively private. Speaking of personal information, for those who are eager to know about Gennaro Gattuso height, the magic number is 1.77m.

Gennaro Gattuso Wife

The name of Gennaro Gattuso wife is Monica Romano. The pair tied the knot back in 2004. They have been happily married since then and share two wonderful children. The Gattuso clan is certainly proud of their father's journey as a player and now as a manager.

Gennaro Gattuso Children/Son/Daughter

Gennaro Gattuso and Monica Romano have two children together. Their daughter, Gabriela, was born on 20th June 2004. Three years later on 8th November 2007, their son Francesco was born.