Alessandro Del PieroClub: Juventus Nationality: Italy Date of birth: November 9, 1974 Height: 173 cm Weight: 73 kg
Why is he a key player? Alessandro Del Piero used to be the Great Hope of Italian soccer. He continues to be a great player, but it seems that his spark is no longer there. The flashes of genius and goal scoring capabilities seem to have disappeared. He is still a prolific player, but no longer strikes fear into the hearts of opponents like he used to.
Some would say that the turning point in his career was the 2000 European Championship, where he had terrible form for Italy. He was heavily criticized by fans and media back home. He has since shaken off the bitterness of the Euro 2000 experience and returned to form, though still not at 100%.
Italy's offense no longer relies on Del Piero. Still, he has to be dominant for Italy to stand a chance at winning the World Cup. His skill in playing off a front man, and his uncanny ability to get open and create chances, make him a very serious threat.
Experience in the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro only helped Del Piero.
A stage like the World Cup is a perfect way for Del Piero to show everyone that he is still the most imaginative European player in the world. He will help Italy, and continue to be a regular on the squad.
Alessandro Del Piero
Nationality: Italy
Date of birth: November 9, 1974
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 73 kg
Why is he a key player?
Alessandro Del Piero used to be the Great Hope of Italian soccer. He continues to be a great player, but it seems that his spark is no longer there. The flashes of genius and goal scoring capabilities seem to have disappeared. He is still a prolific player, but no longer strikes fear into the hearts of opponents like he used to.
Some would say that the turning point in his career was the 2000 European Championship, where he had terrible form for Italy. He was heavily criticized by fans and media back home. He has since shaken off the bitterness of the Euro 2000 experience and returned to form, though still not at 100%.
Italy's offense no longer relies on Del Piero. Still, he has to be dominant for Italy to stand a chance at winning the World Cup. His skill in playing off a front man, and his uncanny ability to get open and create chances, make him a very serious threat.
Experience in the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro only helped Del Piero.
A stage like the World Cup is a perfect way for Del Piero to show everyone that he is still the most imaginative European player in the world. He will help Italy, and continue to be a regular on the squad.
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