Alessandro Matri
Italian footballer and Serie A forward
Born
August 19th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played as a forward in professional football primarily in Serie A. Accumulated significant achievements during tenures with clubs such as Cagliari, AC Milan, and Juventus. Helped Juventus secure multiple Serie A titles and reached the UEFA Champions League finals. Represented the Italian national team in international competitions.
Scored over 100 goals in Serie A
Winning Serie A titles with Juventus
Reaching UEFA Champions League finals in 2015
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