Italian deep-lying midfielder who won the 2006 FIFA World Cup and two UEFA Champions League titles with AC Milan.
Background
Born in Flero, Italy, Pirlo started his career at Brescia and joined Inter Milan in 1998 before moving to AC Milan, where he was reinvented as a deep-lying playmaker.
Career
He spent a decade at Milan, winning two Champions League titles, before joining Juventus in 2011 and winning four consecutive Serie A titles. He later played for New York City FC and retired in 2017.
Style of play
A regista who controlled tempo from in front of the defence, Pirlo was known for long diagonal passes, free kicks with a low knuckling trajectory, and composure under pressure.
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