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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