Claudio Marchisio

Italian footballer and Juventus midfielder

Claudio Marchisio - Italian footballer and Juventus midfielder
Born

January 19th, 1986
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Played as a midfielder primarily for Juventus, having joined the club's youth academy. Debuted in 2006 and contributed to the team's multiple Serie A title victories from 2012 to 2019. Represented the Italian national team, participating in the FIFA World Cup in 2010, 2014, and 2018, and was part of the squad that won the UEFA Euro 2020.

Won seven Serie A titles with Juventus

Played in the 2010, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cups

Won UEFA Euro 2020 with Italy

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