Born: Pisa, 12/11/1974
Position: Defender
Height: 1.76m
Weight: 71Kg
Career
He is a wing-back, whose speed and powerful shot are his greatest assets. He started his career at Empoli, won the Scudetto in his first season with Juventus and scored a goal against Feyenoord in his Champions League debut in the 1997/98 season.
Interests
He spent last summer at home in Tuscany due to the birth of his first child, Samuele. He and his wife both have a great passion for antiques and he spends much of his spare time painting and drawing. Megan Gale is his favourite supermodel. His favourite actress is Julia Roberts and favourite actor is Kevin Costner. "Dances with Wolves" is his favourite film. Mickey Mouse is his favourite cartoon character.
Ancelotti's view: "He is fast and reliable both on the wing and in defence. He is a model professional."
Honours won
1 Italian Championship (1997/98)
1 Italian Super Cup (1997)
