Mauro Icardi: Biography in Details
Who is Mauro Icardi?
Mauro Icardi is an Argentinean professional football player who presently plays as a striker for the Argentinean national football team and for the Italian football club ‘Internazionale.’
Mauro Icardi has been serving as the captain of ‘Internazionale’ since 2015.
Mauro Icardi: Age, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity
Mauro Icardi was born in Rosario, Argentina, Italy on February 19, 1993. His birth name is Mauro Emanuel Icardi and he is currently 30 years old.
His father’s name is Juan Icardi and his mother’s name is Analia Rivero. He began playing soccer at the age of 5, in a juvenile team called ‘Sarratea.’
When he was 9 years old, his family migrated to Spain due to the recession and settled in the Canary Islands.
He has two siblings namely, Ivana Icardi and Guido Icardi. Mauro holds Italian- Argentine citizenship, but his ethnicity is unknown. His birth sign is Aquarius.
In which school did Mauro Icardi attend?
Talking about Mauro’s education history, there is no information about his educational achievements.
Mauro Icardi: Professional Life, Career
Talking about his profession, Mauro Icardi signed a contract with the Italian association football club ‘Unione Calcio Sampdoria,’ better known as ‘Sampdoria,’ on loan, till the end of the 2010–2011 season, a confirmation of which was made by the club on January 11, 2011.
He spent a six-month stint with the club’s ‘Primavera’ team, on loan, during which he scored 13 goals in 19 games.
In July 2011, ‘Sampdoria’ bought ‘Icardi’ for €400,000, signing a deal of three years. His first-team debut with ‘Sampdoria’ was on May 12, 2012, in a 2–1 win against ‘Juve Stabia.’ The match also marked the first professional goal netted by him.
He made his ‘Serie A’ debut on September 26, 2012, against ‘Roma.’ He netted his first goal in the professional league competition on November 12 that year, during the ‘Derby Della Lanterna,’ when ‘Sampdoria’ scored a 3–1 win over ‘Genoa.’
Icardi concluded the 2014–2015 season by becoming the top goal-scorer of ‘Serie A,’ along with Luca Toni of ‘Hellas Verona.’ Both Icardi and Toni scored 22 goals each and earned the ‘Capocannoniere’ title.
He was included in the ‘Serie A Team of the Year’ in the 2014–2015 season. As the season came to an end, ‘Internazionale’ signed a fresh four-year contract with him.
He became the captain of ‘Internazionale’ in 2015, and the club garnered a league victory over ‘Atalanta’ in his first match as a captain. The contract included a €110 million buy-out clause.
The deal guaranteed to fetch him €4.5 million every season, along with several bonuses depending on his performances, goals scored, and image rights.
By the first half of the 2016–2017 season, he had netted 14 goals, including several braces, and provided 5 assists.
Besides that, he emerged as the most efficient striker in the top 5 leagues, outshining stalwarts such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. His brilliant performance helped him reach the 49th position in the world ranking of ‘The Guardian,’ in 2016.
He scored his hat-trick within 14 minutes of the match, during the first half.
His senior international career with the Argentinean national football team began in 2013, and he made his first appearance for the main squad on October 15 that year in a ‘FIFA World Cup’ qualifier match against Uruguay.
Awards, Nomination
He received Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2018, Capocanniere: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Likewise, he also received Serie A Team of the Year: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, Serie A Goal of the Year: 2018, Gazzetta Sports Awards: Performance of the Year 2018.
Mauro Icardi: Net Worth 2024, Salary
Mauro Icardi has an estimated net worth of $90 million in 2024, including all of his properties and incomes. He is currently receiving an annual salary of $4.1 million from his present club.
He gts paid around £135,000 as a weekly wage. Apart from his earnings from football, he too has linked with endorsing brands like Nike, New Balance, and others.
Mauro Icardi: Rumors and Controversy
There are no drastic rumors regarding Mauro’s personal and professional life.
It seems like he is doing the best job without harming others for which he hasn’t been a part of controversy yet.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Body Size
Mauro Icardi has a height of 5 feet 11 inches. Additionally, he weighs is 75Kg.
In addition, his chest, waist, and biceps sizes are 43-32-14.5 inches respectively.
Muro’s hair color is dark brown and his eye color is blue.
Is Mauro Icardi active on social media?
Being an Argentinean professional football player, Mauro Icardi has a huge fan following rate. He has been active on social sites like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
He has 59.6K followers on his Facebook. Around 1.37M followers on his Twitter, and he has around 5.1M followers on Instagram.
Mauro Icardi’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May | Monday |
| 2025 | May | Tuesday |
| 2026 | May | Wednesday |
| 2027 | May | Thursday |
| 2028 | May | Saturday |
Mauro Icardi’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | February | Monday |
| 2025 | February | Wednesday |
| 2026 | February | Thursday |
| 2027 | February | Friday |
| 2028 | February | Saturday |