Article by Romeo Ene – published Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 14:03 / Updated Tuesday, July 29, 2025 14:04
Cristian Toti, the son of the legendary Francesco Totti, withdrew from football at the age of 19. He is about to join the father in a new role, that of a scout within the family academy, Toti Soccer School.
All jr. He made this decision after he had to cope with constant challenges and intense media pressure, caused in particular by continuous comparisons with his famous father.
The son of Francesco Toti withdrew from football at 19
His career ended after a short time in Olbia, in Serie D, where he checked very few appearances. In an interview for La Nuova, Cristian confirmed the decision: “Yes, I withdraw, I decided”, After several months when he was a free contract player.
His career was carried out under a permanent pressure, in which each touch of ball and each benefit were compared to those of his father. This burden, amplified by criticisms on social networks (including his physique), determined him to give up.
Cristian Toti had sporadic appearances at Rome's youth teams, a short episode in Frosinone Primavera, a period of Rayo Vallecano's junior team, and finally, the difficult experience in Olbia.
Cristian Toti received little chance of U17 and U18 teams in Rome, and was later transferred to Frosinone Primavera, where he scored a single goal in four matches.
His last coach, Marco Amelia, said: “The fact that he is the son of Totti influenced the evaluations.” In his last season, he only gathered 156 minutes in six matches for Olbia, before understanding with the club was terminated.
Cristian Toti immediately signed a contract with all the Soccer School, the academy founded by his father and administered by his uncle, Riccardo. In his new role, he will collaborate with general manager Claudio d'ulisse, focusing on scouting and developing young talents.
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