Alessandro Matri

Italian footballer and Serie A forward

Alessandro Matri - Italian footballer and Serie A forward
Born

August 19th, 1984
40 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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