About
Roberto Di Matteo is an Italian professional football manager and former player. During his playing career, he was a midfielder known for his tactical awareness and goal-scoring ability. He achieved success playing for clubs such as Lazio and Chelsea. As a manager, he is most famous for leading Chelsea to win the Champions League and FA Cup double in 2012.
Career Timeline
Lazio Transfer
Moves to Lazio, starting his career in Italian football.
Chelsea Signing
Signs with Chelsea, becoming a key player in the team.
Retires from Playing
Retires from playing due to injury, ending his playing career.
West Brom Manager
Becomes the manager of West Bromwich Albion.
Champions League Win
Leads Chelsea to win the Champions League and FA Cup double as interim manager.
Schalke 04 Manager
Manages Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
Aston Villa Manager
Short stint as Aston Villa manager.
Football Punditry
Pursues opportunities in football punditry and media.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026