Roberto De Zerbi

Roberto De Zerbi is an innovative Italian football manager renowned for a high-risk, high-reward attacking style focused on ball possession and building from the back. Famed for "baiting" opponents to press before playing through them, his teams emphasize technical skill and dynamic movement. Formerly at Sassuolo and Shakhtar, he gained prominence at Brighton with a 4-2-3-1 setup. Described as a "hammer" for his intensity, he is passionate and tactical.