Discover Federica Schievenin, Nicolò Barella's wife: Biography and an in-depth look at her life

Discover Federica Schievenin, Nicolò Barella's wife: Biography and an in-depth look at her life

Ciku Njuguna
updated at October 19, 2023 at 6:57 AM
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Nicolò Barella is the number 23 central midfielder for Italy's first-tier football team, Inter Milan. The midfielder has risen to fame as one of Serie A's top scorers with 20 goals and 40 assists in 242 matches in the league. Dig into this article for a deep dive into the personal life of the Italian national football team's player and his wife, Federica Schievenin.

Federica Schievenin
Nicolò Barella poses for a portrait during the Italy Finalists Access Day - UEFA Nations League Finals 2022/23 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on June 13, 2023, in Florence, Italy. Photo by Claudio Villa - UEFA.
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Is Nicolò Barella married? A year before the Italian international moved from Cagliari Calcio to Inter Milan, news of his wedding to sports scientist Federica Schievenin rocked the airwaves. Scroll down to catch a detailed snapshot of the Barella family and its matriarch, Federica.

Federica Schievenin's profile summary and bio

Full name

Federica Schievenin

Nickname

Fede

Gender

Female

Date of birth

19th March 1990

Age

33 years old as of October 2023

Zodiac sign

Pisces

Place of birth

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Current residence

Cagliari and Milan

Ethnicity

White

Nationality

Italian

Religion

Christian

Sexuality

Straight

Hair colour

Blonde

Eye colour

Green

Height

171 centimetres (5'6”)

Weight

60 kilograms (132 lbs)

Parents

Unknown

Siblings

Giorgio Schievenin

Relationship status

Married

Spouse

Nicolò Barella Cavaliere

Children

Rebeca, Lavinia and Matilde Barella

Profession

Sports scientist, Certified fitness trainer

Social media

Instagram, TikTok

Biography

Italian sports scientist Federica Schievenin shares a hometown with her husband, Nicolò Barella. She hails from the town of Cagliari, Sardinia, in Italy. Although details of her parents remain unknown, tabloids allege that she has one sibling, Giorgio Schievenin.

Although much is unknown about her childhood, she told Gazzetta that her father and brother influenced her love for motor cross. Thanks to her adventurous upbringing on the muddy slopes of Cagliari, Nicolò Barella's wife chose a sporty career, regularly training through CrossFit, weights, and running.

How old is Federica Schievenin?

Born on 19th March 1990, Federica Schievenin's age is 33 years as of October 2023. Her zodiac sign is Pisces.

What is Federica Schievenin's height?

According to various sources, the football WAG is five feet and six inches tall (171 centimetres). She weighs approximately 132 pounds (60 kilograms).

How old is Federica Schievenin?
FC Internazionale's Nicolò Barella controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League match against SL Benfica at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 3, 2023, in Milan, Italy. Photo by Sportinfoto/DeFodi Images.
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What is Federica Schievenin's nationality?

The Cagliari native is an Italian national. With Barella playing for Inter Milan, the family frequently moves between their mansion in Milan and their hometown residence in Cagliari. While speaking to fans on an Instagram Q&A, she admitted to the differences in living in Milan as opposed to her hometown, saying,

“Milan is a different city from ours (Cagliari, Sardinia). But we feel good here, too. We live completely differently here. Do we miss Sardinia? Always, leaving home is never easy.”

Is Federica Schievenin on Instagram?

Federica is one of the most famous wives of football players, with about 119,000 followers on Instagram as of October 2023. At the time of writing, she has 252 followers on TikTok. On the other hand, Italian international Nicolò Barella has amassed about 1.3 million followers on Instagram.

Is Nicolò Barella married?
FC Internazionale's Nicolò Barella competes for the ball against SSC Napoli's Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa during the Serie A match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 21, 2023 in Naples, Italy. Photo by MB Media.
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Career

In 2019, the 33-year-old mother of three took to social media to announce that she would be taking an exam to become a personal trainer in Milan. According to her Instagram bio, the mother of three has received an International Personal Trainer Certification from ISSA Europe for the PT CFT3 level.

The sports scientist also took part-time studies in motor sciences in 2021. At the time of writing, her social media lists her as a Master's student in Nutraceuticals and Naturopathy.

How did Nicolò Barella and Federica Schievenin meet?

According to various tabloids, Federica Schievenin and Barella met in 2015, while the Italienischer Zweitligameister played for Cagliari Calcio. However, other publications, such as The Sun, claim that the couple are childhood sweethearts. The couple has not come out publicly to verify any of the claims.

On the 1st of July, 2018, the tight-knit couple tied the knot in a romantic ceremony at the royal Villa d’Orri in Sardinia. Family and friends attended the ceremony, including fellow Isolani players such as Sau, Nicola Murru, Cragno and Cossu.

Federica Schievenin's family

On the 24th of April 2017, Federica Schievenin and the Italian national football team's midfielder became parents for the first time. Rebeca, the couple's firstborn child, was soon followed by Lavinia, who was born on the 18th of April 2019. The couple's third child, Matilde, was born two years later on the 18th of January 2021.

While speaking to fans on an Instagram Q&A, Federica disclosed her husband's personality at home. She said,

“Nicolò is special. The girls love him. He is very attentive, caring, sweet, and patient. The girls come first for him, and he dedicates a lot of time to them. Every goal he scores is dedicated to us as a family and to the sacrifices we have made and continue to make.”
What is Federica Schievenin's age?
FC Internazionale's Nicolò Barella and his wife Federica Schievenin and children pose with the Coppa Italia Final trophy following a victory against ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 24, 2023 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Jonathan Moscrop.
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Federica Schievenin is relatively famous for being one of Italy's WAGs. Despite the fame attached to her status, she has managed to be discreet about numerous details of her life.

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Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with 3 year’s experience in content creation based in Kenya. She currently covers sports personnel as well as team biographies.