Born: Lecce, 31/07/1969

Position: Midfielder

Height: 1.78m

Weight: 73Kg

Career

The Juventus captain possesses the talent of a true champion. He shows tenacity and determination both on and off the pitch, and has been a mainstay for both Juventus and the Italian national side. There could hardly be a better captain for the Bianconeri and he is a shining example to the younger players around him.

Interests

Last season he passed a category two coaching exam and has said that he will stay in football after his playing career ends. He spent his last holiday by the Red Sea. Megan Gale and Monica Bellucci are his favourite supermodels. His favourite cartoon characters are Mickey Mouse and Diabolik.

Ancelotti's view: "He is a very experienced player, who has shown that he is very attached to his Bianconeri shirt. He is an intelligent individual and plays wherever he is asked to play, either in the middle of the park, or wide on the right."

Honours won

3 Italian Championships (1994/95, 1996/97, 1997/98)

1 Champions League (1995/96)

1 Intercontinental Cup (1996)

1 European Super Cup (1996/97)

1 UEFA Cup (1992/93)

1 Coppa Italia (1994/95)

2 Italian Super Cups (1995, 1997)

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