Francesco Acerbi

Italian footballer and defensive player

Francesco Acerbi - Italian footballer and defensive player
Born

February 10th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Played as a central defender in professional football. Started his career at Reggiana, then moved to Milan, where he made his Serie A debut. Later played for Chievo and Sassuolo before joining Lazio in 2018. Instrumental in Lazio's defense, contributing to their successful campaigns in domestic and European competitions. Became a key player for the national team, representing Italy in international tournaments.

Played for Lazio in Serie A

Represented Italy in international matches

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