| Nationality |  Italy |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 |
GiorgioTavecchio, born on July 16, 1990 in Milan, Italy, is a professional American football kicker who currently plays for the Milano Seamen in the European League of Football. Standing 178 cm tall and weighing 83 kg, Tavecchio has had a remarkable career that includes stints with several NFL teams such as the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons. He is known for his accuracy and has received multiple Special Teams Player of the Week awards. In addition to his athletic career, Tavecchio has a passion for Italian food and wine and has founded an import company.
Previous stations
As a player
- San Francisco 49ers (2012)
- Green Bay Packers (2013)
- Detroit Lions (2014)
- Oakland Raiders (2014-2017)
- Atlanta Falcons (2018)
- Los Angeles Wildcats (2020)
- Tennessee Titans (2020)
- Barcelona Dragons (2021-2022)
- Milano Seamen (2023-2024)
As a coach
- 2025: Vienna Vikings
Achievements
- AFC Special Teams Player of the Week (2017)
- NFC Special Teams Player of the Week (2018)
Credits
Text: Foot Bowl and Mistral AI (Le Chat)
Other
- Giorgio Tavecchio began his American football career in high school after being encouraged by a friend to give it a try.
- He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.
- Tavecchio played for several NFL teams, including the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons, before moving to the European League of Football.
- He is known for his precision and has received several Special Teams Player of the Week awards.
- Tavecchio has a passion for Italian food and wine and has founded an import company called ElevenTwelve, which specializes in importing products from the Piedmont region.
- Tavecchio is the only Italian player in the NFL and is often asked about his career and experience in American football.
- Tavecchio became known as “Italian Ice,” a nickname he earned during his time with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Tavecchio became known as “the only Italian player in the entire National Football League”.
- Favorite food: Chicken Cutlet
