Alessandro Del Piero
⭐ association football player
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Age today
years old
Alessandro Del Piero has spent 33 years building a distinguished career as a Athlete in Italian.
Italian association football player
"His most defining career moment came during the 2006 FIFA World Cup." — About Alessandro Del Piero
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Born
Years in career33 years active
November 9th, 1974
Birthplace
Conegliano
Known for
⭐ Athlete
Nationality
Italy
Height
173 cm (5'8") (average)
Generation
Generation X
Career
33 years
Region
Europe
How Alessandro Del Piero compares to other Athletes
🎂Alessandro Del Piero is 3 years older than the average Athlete
📏2cm shorter than the average Athlete
| Metric | Alessandro Del Piero | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 51 | 48 | +3 yrs |
| Height | 173cm (5'8") | 175cm | -2cm |
| Career length | 33 yrs | ~35 yrs | -2 yrs |
| Based on 100 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Alessandro Del Piero
Did you know?
Did you know that Alessandro Del Piero almost became a goalkeeper as a child, only switching to an outfield position at his mother's suggestion?
5 Lesser-known facts
- He was nicknamed "Pinturicchio" by Gianni Agnelli due to his elegant playing style, comparing him to a Renaissance painter.
- Despite being a prolific striker, his initial position as a child was goalkeeper, until his mother suggested he play outfield.
- He co-owns "No. 10 Restaurant" in Los Angeles, a fine dining establishment with an Italian-American menu.
- He holds the record for most appearances (705) and goals (290) for Juventus across all competitions.
- After leaving Juventus, he became a global ambassador for football, playing in Australia (Sydney FC) and India (Delhi Dynamos).
Career highlight
His most defining career moment came during the 2006 FIFA World Cup. After coming on as a substitute in the semi-final against Germany, Del Piero sealed Italy's 2-0 victory with a stunning extra-time goal, propelling them to the final which they ultimately won.
Legacy
Alessandro Del Piero is widely remembered as a symbol of loyalty and class, an iconic figure for Juventus and Italian football whose elegant style and decisive goals inspired a generation of fans worldwide.