What Happened to David Sergio Trezeguet?

David Sergio Trezeguet, born on October 15, 1977, in Rouen, France, but raised in Argentina, embarked on a professional football career that saw him become one of the most feared strikers of his generation. He began his journey at Club Atlético Platense before moving to Europe, where he rose to prominence with AS Monaco, winning two Division 1 titles.

His move to Juventus in 2000 marked the most significant chapter of his club career. Over ten seasons, Trezeguet scored 138 goals in 245 league appearances, making him the fourth-highest goalscorer in the club's history. He remained loyal to Juventus even after the Calciopoli scandal in 2006, which saw the club relegated to Serie B, helping them secure immediate promotion back to Serie A. Internationally, Trezeguet was a key figure for the French national team, famously scoring the golden goal against Italy in the UEFA Euro 2000 final and being part of the squad that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

After leaving Juventus in 2010, Trezeguet had spells with Hércules in Spain, Baniyas in the UAE, and returned to Argentina to play for River Plate and Newell's Old Boys. His time at River Plate was particularly notable, as he helped the club achieve promotion back to the top flight in 2012, a move he described as a dream. He concluded his playing career with Pune City in the Indian Super League in 2014, officially announcing his retirement in January 2015 at the age of 37.

Post-retirement, Trezeguet transitioned into ambassadorial roles. He was appointed as a global ambassador for Juventus in November 2018, representing the club at various institutional and sporting events worldwide. He also became a FIFA ambassador, participating in events such as the Final Draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in December 2025 and discussing the tournament's expansion and impact in February 2026. In June 2021, he stepped down from his Juventus ambassador role, expressing aspirations to pursue a career in management or as a sporting director.

A significant development in his post-playing career occurred in January 2026 when Trezeguet rejoined River Plate in a full-time institutional and brand ambassador capacity. This role involves strengthening the club's identity and international positioning, coordinating with institutional, marketing, and commercial areas. He has been actively involved in promoting River Plate's international project, including visits to Europe in June 2026 to present their plans. In his personal life, Trezeguet divorced Beatriz Villalba in 2012, and in October 2024, reports emerged of his ex-wife, Belen Cosme, taking him to court over allegations of "psychological and verbal violence" and refusal to pay child support and rent.