SERGIO Parisse is one of the greatest rugby players of all time, with a glittering career spanning two decades.
Since his retirement he has continued to work in the sport he loves as a coach.
Who is Sergio Parisse?
Parisse was born on September 12, 1983 in La Plata, capital of the province Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he was also raised.
His family came to La Plata after his father was positioned there for his work with the airline Alitalia in 1970.
Before then Parisse's father — also named Sergio — played for l'Aquila, with whom he won the Italian club championship in 1967.
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Both of Parisse's parents are Italian and the family often flies to Italy for holidays.
Parisse married partner Silvia Bragazzi-Parisse in 2014, and they have a son together called Leonardo.
In her spare time, Silvia loves to design jewellery made from Venetian glass.
He was previously married to French supermodel Alexandra Rosenfeld, with whom he has a daughter named Ava.
What is Sergio Parisse's net worth?
Reports of Parisse's wealth vary dramatically.
At the bottom end of the scale NetWorthPost estimates it to be in the region of $600,000 USD (£474,000).
Whereas at the top end AlmostFamousBirthday predicts his net worth to be around $5million USD (£3.95million).
How many memories, how many years have passed, it really seems that time has flown by, how much I would like to continue playing. I don’t think I will ever be able to explain the feeling that I will have for life for rugby and from that day, 91 to today, 2023, I have always tried to be the best rugby player possible!”
Sergio Parisse
When did Sergio Parisse retire?
Parisse retired from professional rugby in July 2023.
In his penultimate game for Toulon, the former Italy captain lifted the Challenge Cup, scoring in the final against Glasgow Warriors.
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The 40-year-old posted an in-depth message on Instagram about his retirement, during which he thanked his father, mother, sister, coaches, teams — and himself.
What teams did Sergio Parisse play for?
Parisse played junior rugby and his first senior division in his hometown for Club Universitario de La Planta.
The No.8 started his professional career playing for Treviso in 2003 while they competed in the National Championship of Excellence — Italy's top professional domestic league.
In 2005, Parisse decided to join a host of his Italian teammates at Top 14 giants Stade Francais.
He went on to make 265 appearances for the French club, which he left in 2019.
Parisse finished his club career at Toulon, making 65 appearances for the side between 2019 and 2023.
The flanker was first given the captaincy of the Italian national side in 2008 at the age of 24, the same year he became the first Italian player to be nominated for IRB Player of the Year.
By the time he received the honour, he had already made over 50 appearances for his country, having made his Test debut in 2002.
Parisse made 142 international appearances in total following his debut against the All Blacks 22 years ago, making him the fourth-most capped international player of all time, scoring an impressive 83 points for his national team.
Where is Sergio Parisse now?
Parisse is currently the lineout coach for French club Toulon — the same side he finished his glittering playing career with.
He played for the French giants between the years of 2019 and 2023.
