Enzo Maresca: A Journey from Chelsea to Newcastle

Early Career and Chelsea Breakthrough

Enzo Maresca began his professional career with Como in Italy before moving to Juventus in 1999. After a loan spell at Piacenza, he joined Fiorentina in 2000, where he impressed with his performances as a central midfielder. In 2002, Maresca moved to Serie A giants Juventus, where he struggled to make an impact.

In 2005, Maresca signed for Chelsea under manager José Mourinho. He made his Premier League debut in August 2005 against Arsenal and quickly became a key player in Chelsea's midfield. Maresca's vision, passing range, and ability to control the tempo of the game were highly valued by Mourinho.

Success at Newcastle

In 2009, Maresca joined Newcastle United on a free transfer. He quickly established himself as a fan favorite at St James' Park, providing creativity and leadership to the team. Maresca played a crucial role in Newcastle's promotion to the Premier League in 2010 and was named the club's Player of the Year for the 2010-11 season.

Maresca remained a key player for Newcastle until his retirement in 2013. He made over 150 appearances for the club, scoring 14 goals. After retiring, Maresca began his coaching career, working as an assistant manager at West Ham United and Manchester City.

International Career

Maresca represented Italy at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2004. He was part of Italy's squad for the 2006 FIFA World Cup but did not make an appearance. Maresca earned a total of 6 caps for Italy.

Management Career

In 2019, Maresca was appointed as the manager of Serie C club Sambenedettese. He led the team to promotion to Serie B in his first season and was named Serie C Coach of the Year. In 2021, Maresca was appointed as the manager of Serie A club Parma.