Andrea Pirlo

Quotes

• “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.”
• “I like to think of myself as a director, on the pitch and in life”
• “For me, it's always better to keep chasing down the guy in front and maybe finish second, rather than stopping altogether.”
• “I'm a bit of a wandering gypsy on the pitch. A midfielder constantly on the lookout for an unspoilt corner where I can move freely just for a moment...A space where I can continue to profess my creed: take the ball, give it to a team-mate, team-mate scores. It's called an assist, and it's my way of spreading happiness.”
• “I strike dead balls alla Pirlo. Each shot bears my name and they're all my children.”
• “Swearing's my release, and the one weapon I have to defend myself against destiny when it elects to strike without pity.”

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Key dates

Born

19 May 1979

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Gender

male

Citizenship

Italy

Place of birth

Flero

Occupation

association football coach

Languages spoken

Italian

Participant in

UEFA Euro 2012

Sport

association football

Member of team

Italy national under-21 football team

Position played

midfielder

League

Major League Soccer

Country for sport

Italy

Mass

+68

Image

APirlo.jpg

Height

+177

Number of children

+3

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