Andrea Pirlo
The deep-lying playmaker who orchestrated Italy's 2006 World Cup victory and led them to the Euro 2012 final.
Andrea Pirlo played 116 matches for the Italy national football team, which is the seventh-most of all time. He made his senior debut in 2002 and captained his nation to a bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics. Pirlo was instrumental in Italy's triumph at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, winning the Bronze Ball and being elected to the Team of the Tournament. He repeated similar success as he led Italy to the UEFA Euro 2012 final. Pirlo also represented his country at the 2004 and 2008 UEFA European Championships, the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups, and the 2009 and 2013 FIFA Confederations Cups.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 19 May 1979
- Birthplace
- Flero, Italy
- Height
- 1.77 m / 5 ft 10 in
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- Dubai United (head coach)
- Total caps
- 570
- Total goals
- 61
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