Leonardo Bonucci
Italian footballer, Juventus defender
Born
May 1st, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Italy
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Played as a central defender predominantly for Juventus and served as a key player in Italy's national team. Bonucci started his professional career at Inter Milan but gained prominence after transferring to Bari, where strong performances led to a move to Juventus. Established as a reliable and skilled defender, he contributed to multiple Serie A titles and reached the final of the UEFA Champions League several times. Played integral roles in Italy's defense during international competitions, including UEFA Euro 2012 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Captured the UEFA Euro 2020 title with the national team, adding a significant accolade to his career.
Winning UEFA Euro 2020 with Italy
Securing multiple Serie A titles with Juventus
Reaching UEFA Champions League finals
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