Amauri

Italian footballer, Serie A forward

Amauri - Italian footballer, Serie A forward
Born

June 3rd, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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This individual played professional football as a forward in Italy, representing clubs such as Palermo and Juventus. Internationally, he earned caps for the Italian national team, contributing to their squad in prestigious tournaments. The career was marked by notable performances in Serie A, showcasing strong technical skills and goal-scoring abilities.

Played for Juventus from 2008 to 2012

Won Serie A titles with Juventus

Represented Italy in international competitions

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