Antonio Candreva

Italian footballer and winger

Antonio Candreva - Italian footballer and winger
Born

February 28th, 1987
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Played professional football primarily as a winger. Spent significant portions of career at clubs such as Lazio and Inter Milan. Achieved success with clubs by securing domestic titles and contributing to team performances in various league competitions. Represented the Italian national team in multiple international tournaments, including UEFA Euro 2016 and the FIFA World Cup.

Won Coppa Italia with Lazio in 2013

Secured Serie A title with Inter Milan in 2020

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