Giorgio Chiellini (Italian enunciation: [ˈdʒordʒo kjelˈliːni, ˈdʒɔr-]; birthed 14 August 1984) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a defender and captains both Serie A club Juventus as well as the Italy national team. Chiellini is a literally solid and aggressive protector, as well as is considered one of the world’s finest centre-backs; he is likewise capable of playing as a left-back, both in a three or four-man defence.
At club degree, Chiellini started his career with Livorno in 2000, also later on playing for Roma and Fiorentina, prior to relocating to Juventus in 2005. With Juventus, he has won a record-nine successive Serie A titles from 2012 to 2020, as well as 5 Coppa Italia titles as well as five Supercoppa Italiana titles, having additionally played 2 UEFA Champions Organization finals in 2015 as well as 2017. Chiellini has been named in the Serie A Team of the Year 5 times: in 2012– 13, 2014– 15, 2015– 16, 2017– 18 as well as 2018– 19 as well as has been granted the Serie A Defender of the Year additionally 3 times: in 2008, 2009 and 2010. He made his global launching for Italy in 2004, as well as presently has an overall of 112 caps, making him Italy’s sixth-highest appearance owner. He was selected in the country’s squads for the 2004 Summertime Olympics, winning a bronze medal, in addition to for four UEFA European Championships, two FIFA Globe Cups and 2 FIFA Confederations Cups, aiding the Azzurri to win UEFA Euro 2020, get to the last of UEFA Euro 2012, as well as achieve a third-place coating at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
Center-defending Giorgio Chiellini From Italian top club Juventus, Manuel Akanji has brought into play as his potential successor.
Before the World Cup qualifier of Italian national team against Switzerland (Sunday, 20.45 clock on Dazn), Chiellini showed himself impressed by the Dortmund.
I’ve always fascinated by Akanji, as he can still give more and in my opinion he approaches the right age to really reach his peak. But he still needs the last step, Stressed Chiellini.
When asked if he would like to see Akanji at the old lady, the 37-year-old replied: If I’m retiring, a place will soon be free. So there will be room … Chiellini last lasted his contract in Turin At two years to 2023. Akanji would have to be patient until he could compete the succession of the Italian European champion.
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On Sunday evening, St. Jakob Park in Basel leads to meet the two defensive specialists. Finally, Italy met in the group stage of the European Championship on the Confusters. The later tournament winner drove a sovereign 3: 0 success.