Alessandro Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero is a former Italian striker acclaimed for his ball control, inventive passing and placed shots. He became a symbol of Juventus, with whom he won the Champions League in 1996. With Italy, he won the World Cup in 2006. Del Piero often dropped back between midfield and attack to receive the ball, then created opportunities through dribbles, quick combinations or well-executed free kicks.

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