Evans Soligo
A fiercely loyal midfield engine who carved out a long, respected career in Italy's lower divisions before transitioning into coaching.
Born 1979 (age 47)·Italian footballer·Birthday: January 14·Generation X
Biography
Evans Soligo's story is one of footballing persistence away from the brightest spotlights. The Italian midfielder spent his entire professional career in Serie B and Serie C, becoming a symbol of reliability and tactical intelligence for a series of clubs, most notably Vicenza and Sassuolo. While he never graced Serie A as a player, his understanding of the game's mechanics and his consistent performances made him a valued leader in the locker room. This footballing IQ naturally led to a post-playing career as a trusted technical collaborator, first with Filippo Inzaghi at Brescia and later following him to Reggina and Palermo. Soligo embodies the vast network of professionals who form the backbone of Italian football, their expertise cultivated in the challenging trenches of the lower leagues.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Evans was born in 1979, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Evans Was Born
The biggest hits of 1979
#1 Movie
Kramer vs. Kramer
Best Picture
Kramer vs. Kramer
#1 TV Show
Laverne & Shirley
Evans's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1979Born
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1984Started school
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1992Became a teenager
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Could drive
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1997Could vote
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Turned 21
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2009Turned 30
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
2019Turned 40
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 47 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 250 appearances for Vicenza Calcio across two spells, becoming a fan favorite.
- Played a key role in Sassuolo's midfield during their rise through the Italian football pyramid.
- Served as a technical collaborator to manager Filippo Inzaghi at multiple Serie B clubs.
- Enjoyed a professional playing career that spanned 17 seasons from 1997 to 2014.
Did You Know?
His first name, Evans, is of Welsh origin.
Soligo holds both Italian and Swiss citizenship.
He began his youth career at AC Milan but never made a senior appearance for the club.
After retiring, he obtained a UEFA A coaching license.
“My job was to win the ball and give it to someone who could paint.”
