Giampaolo Pazzini

Italian footballer and striker

Giampaolo Pazzini - Italian footballer and striker
Born

August 2nd, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Italy

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Born in 1984, this footballer began his career at Atalanta, progressing to play for clubs like Fiorentina, Sampdoria, and Inter Milan. During his time at Sampdoria, he gained recognition for his goal-scoring ability. His tenure at Inter Milan included winning the Serie A title. The player also represented the Italian national team, earning caps and participating in international competitions. Later, he played for various clubs in Italy's Serie A and abroad, contributing to the teams with his striking prowess.

Winning Serie A with Inter Milan

Scoring key goals at Sampdoria

Representing Italy in international competitions

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