Biography of Mario Balotelli

Mario Barwuah Balotelli is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker in the world football arena. He was very aggressive and dangerous, and always created obstacles when he was on the field.

Early life and education of Mario Balotelli

Mario was born Mario Barwuah Balotelli on August 12, 1990 in Palermo, Italy to parents Thomas Barwuah and Rose Barwuah, who were immigrants from Ghana. He has three siblings named Enoch Barwuah, Angel Barwuah, and Abigail Barwuah.

He was raised by his adoptive parents named Silvia and Francesco Balotelli. His original parents left him with his adoptive parents when he was 3 years old. He has the height of 189 cm and has a body weight of 88 kg. He is the father of a daughter named Pia from his girlfriend Rafaella Fico.

Mario Balotelli’s career

Mario Balotelli began his youth career from Lumezzane at the age of 11 in 2001. At the age of 15, he was promoted to the club’s first team from where he made his professional debut. He spent one season at Lumezzane and joined the Italian Giant Club Internazionale in 2007.

He played in 59 club matches bagging 20 team goals. This young talent had an impressive impact on world football and captured the interest of fans and clubs. In 2010, Internazionale agreed to transfer him to English Premier League club Manchester City.

Balotelli spent three seasons with Man City playing 54 games with a notable 20 goals. He used to make stories in all the newspapers for his actions, which made his reputation in the media always questionable. In 2013, City agreed to transfer him to AC Milan on a four-and-a-half-year deal.

He is in the current AC Milan squad as the Forward of the team number 45. According to salary statistics, his salary is reported to have been €4.5 million in 2013. His current market value is £28.16 million. Mino Raiola is Mario’s agent.

Mario is in the first team of the Italian Soccer Team since 2010. He lost the opportunity to play in the Italian Under-15 and Under-17 Team as he was still considered as the immigrant from Ghana.

He was called up in the Ghana squad, but declined the call-up and expressed his willingness to play for Italy. After obtaining an Italian passport, he joined the Italian under 21 national team in 2008 and played for Italy in 16 games scoring 6 goals until 2010.

Mario has played in the Italian National Team first team since 2010. He has 29 caps scoring 12 goals for the nation.

Mario Balotelli net worth

They pay him an extraordinary salary. His estimated net worth is $40 million dollars.

Mario Balotelli’s personal life

He is currently engaged to his Belgian fiancée, Fanny Neguesha. He is nicknamed as ‘Super Mario’. Mario has a mischievous character. He is often the subject in the media for his difficult character and questionable and funny activities.

Mario Balotelli is a talented player. He has good speed in the game. He has the killer instinct in the game. He has great shooting skills with good ball control. He is also good at directing.

Mario Balotelli plays from the Sturm-Centre Forward position. But he can also play well from the left and right wing. He is a versatile player. He has a strong right foot with a good work rate.

It is fast and powerful. He is considered one of the best penalty takers. He is credited with speed, strength and vision in the game, but is criticized for having a poor and immature attitude compared to the word ‘crazy’. He is popular in the media as a promising but undisciplined player.