Ezequiel Schelotto
An Argentine-Italian footballer whose career arc saw him transform from a dynamic winger into a versatile, hard-running defender across Europe's top leagues.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Argentine-Italian footballer·Birthday: May 23·Millennials
Biography
Born in Buenos Aires to an Argentine mother and an Italian father, Ezequiel Schelotto's football journey is one of adaptation and continental travel. He moved to Italy as a teenager, joining Atalanta's youth academy, where his raw pace and energy were first harnessed on the wing. His professional path was defined by a late-career positional shift, as coaches recognized his tenacity and work rate could be better utilized at right-back. This reinvention extended his stay at the highest levels, leading to stints with clubs like Inter Milan, Sporting CP, and Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League. More than just a journeyman, Schelotto's story is one of a player who successfully rewired his game to meet the demands of modern football, earning a reputation for relentless flank coverage and a never-say-die attitude that endeared him to fans at every stop.
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.
Ezequiel was born in 1989, 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 Ezequiel Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Ezequiel's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
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 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 30 Serie A appearances for Inter Milan during the 2012-2013 season.
- Played in the English Premier League for Brighton & Hove Albion, making 10 appearances in the 2017-2018 campaign.
- Earned a call-up to the Italian national team in 2012, making his debut in a friendly against England.
- Won the Portuguese Super Cup with Sporting CP in 2015.
Did You Know?
He holds both Argentine and Italian citizenship.
His nickname is 'Il Guerriero', which means 'The Warrior' in Italian.
He is known for his distinctive, long hair and energetic playing style.
He played against his former club Inter Milan while at Brighton in the UEFA Europa League group stage in 2012.
“My game is simple: run, fight, and leave everything on the pitch for the shirt.”
