Alessandro Del Piero
The joint fourth highest scorer for Italy, who won the 2006 World Cup and reached the Euro 2000 final.
Alessandro Del Piero is an Italian former professional footballer who represented the Italy national team at three FIFA World Cups and four UEFA European Football Championships. He is the joint fourth highest scorer for Italy, with 27 goals. His most notable achievement with the Azzurri was winning the 2006 World Cup, and he also reached the final of UEFA Euro 2000 with Italy.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 9 November 1974
- Birthplace
- Conegliano, Italy
- Height
- 1.74 m / 5 ft 9 in
- Position
- Second striker
- Total caps
- 585
- Total goals
- 234
Reader's Guide
Alessandro Del Piero earned his place in Italy's history as the joint fourth highest scorer for the national team, with 27 goals. He represented Italy at three FIFA World Cups and four UEFA European Football Championships. His most notable achievements include winning the 2006 World Cup and reaching the final of UEFA Euro 2000. Known for his technical ability and creativity as a second striker, Del Piero was a key creative force for the Azzurri during his international career, which spanned from his debut in the mid-1990s through the 2006 World Cup victory.
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