Andrea Belotti
A fierce and loyal striker whose explosive power and iconic rooster celebration became a symbol of Torino's fighting spirit.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Italian footballer·Birthday: December 20·Millennials
Biography
Andrea Belotti's rise from the youth ranks of AlbinoLeffe to the pinnacle of Italian football is a story of raw, unpolished determination. Nicknamed 'Il Gallo' (The Rooster) for his combative style and signature goal celebration, he became the beating heart of Torino FC after his 2015 transfer. His 2016-17 season was a revelation, as he netted 26 Serie A goals, a haul that announced him as one of Europe's most formidable center-forwards and earned him the captain's armband. While a major move never materialized as many predicted, his commitment to Torino cemented his status as a modern cult hero. Belotti's grit translated to the national stage, where he contributed to Italy's Euro 2020 triumph, embodying the hard-working ethos that defined the championship squad.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andrea was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrea Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Andrea's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Scored 26 goals in the 2016-17 Serie A season, finishing as the league's second-top scorer.
- Became the captain of Torino FC and is among the club's all-time top scorers.
- Won UEFA Euro 2020 as a member of the Italian national team.
- His €100 million release clause at Torino in 2017 signaled his peak market value.
- Earned over 40 caps for the Italian national team, scoring in crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Did You Know?
His rooster goal celebration was inspired by a childhood nickname given by his grandfather.
He turned down a lucrative offer from a Chinese club in 2019 to stay at Torino.
Belotti is known for his intense physical training regimen, including boxing sessions.
He made his Serie A debut for Palermo, scoring against Napoli.
“I celebrate every goal like it's my first, for the fans and the city.”
