Andrea Pirlo

Italian association football player and manager · Italy · Footballers · Born 1979 · age 47

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Andrea Pirlo is an Italian football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of UAE First Division League club Dubai United. Considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Pirlo was known for his vision, technique, creativity, passing, and free kick ability.

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2015New York City FCClub2015-20172014“I perceive the game in a different way. It's a question of viewpoints, of having a wide field of vision. Being able to see the bigger picture.”In their wordsI Think Therefore I Play, 2014 [p. 12]Read the whole statement

2011Juventus FCClub2011-20152006“I don't feel pressure. I don't give a toss about it. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation.”In their words9 July 2006Ibid [p. 12]Read the whole statement

“I've got a fair few kilometres under my belt, but it's the short distances that wear me out. They're tests of your mental stamina, rather than your speed.”In their wordsOn the 2006 World Cup FinalRead the whole statement

Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAward2005“I thought about quitting after Istanbul because nothing made sense any more...I no longer felt like a man.”In their wordsOn the losing the 2005 Champions League final to LiverpoolRead the whole statement

2004Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAward2001AC MilanClub2001-2011Brescia CalcioClub1999AS Reggina 1914Club1999-20001998Inter MilanClub1998-20011995Brescia CalcioClub1995-1998Italy national under-17 football teamClubItaly national under-18 football teamClub1995-19971994Italy national under-15 football teamClub1979Born19 May 1979

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AC Milan celebrating after defeating Juventus 3-2 on penalties to win the 2002-03 UEFA Champions League

Pirlo playing for AC Milan in 2007

Pirlo (left), with AC Milan, preparing to take a free kick against Real Madrid in the 2010-11 UEFA Champions League

Pirlo with Juventus in 2011. He went on to appear in 41 matches in his first season with the Bianconeri.

Pirlo playing for Juventus in 2014

Pirlo with New York City FC in 2017

Pirlo playing for Italy against England in quarter final of Euro 2012

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I perceive the game in a different way. It's a question of viewpoints, of having a wide field of vision. Being able to see the bigger picture.
2014, I Think Therefore I Play, 2014 [p. 12], Own words
I don't feel pressure. I don't give a toss about it. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation.
Jul 9, 2006, Ibid [p. 12], Own words
I've got a fair few kilometres under my belt, but it's the short distances that wear me out. They're tests of your mental stamina, rather than your speed.
2006, On the 2006 World Cup Final, Own words