Fabio Quagliarella
Italian footballer and Serie A top scorer
Born
January 31st, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Born in 1983, this Italian footballer played primarily as a forward. He began his professional career with Serie B team, Torino, before moving to clubs such as Ascoli and Chieti. His career includes significant stints at top Serie A teams including Udinese, Napoli, and Juventus. He achieved acclaim for his time at Sampdoria, where he won the Serie A Golden Boot in the 2018-2019 season. His playing style combined technical skill with agility, making him a key player in every team he represented. Internationally, he earned multiple caps for the Italian national team, participating in major tournaments. He is also noted for scoring memorable goals, including several stunning long-range strikes.
Won the Serie A Golden Boot (2019)
Played for Juventus and Napoli
Scored over 100 Serie A goals
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