Andrea Pirlo
Footballer; 2006 FIFA World Cup Winner
Born
May 19th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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A prominent figure in football, played primarily as a midfielder. Achieved fame through time spent with clubs such as AC Milan and Juventus. Revolutionized the deep-lying playmaker role, renowned for exceptional vision and passing ability. Contributed significantly to Italy's success in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, providing key assists throughout the tournament. Retired from professional football in 2017 and later transitioned into management.
Won the 2006 FIFA World Cup with Italy
Played for AC Milan, winning multiple Serie A titles and UEFA Champions League
Won Serie A titles with Juventus
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