40 Fascinating Facts About Alessandro Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero, an Italian football legend, is renowned for his extraordinary career, primarily with Juventus, and his significant contributions to the Italian national team. Born on November 9, 1974, in Conegliano, Italy, Del Piero has become synonymous with skill, elegance, and a knack for scoring breathtaking goals. Known for his technical ability, free-kick prowess, and leadership on the pitch, Del Piero has left an indelible mark on the world of football. Here are 40 facts that highlight the career milestones and personal achievements of Alessandro Del Piero.

1. Alessandro Del Piero was born on November 9, 1974, in Conegliano, Italy.
2. He began his professional career with Padova in Serie B in 1991.
3. Del Piero transferred to Juventus in 1993, where he remained for 19 seasons.
4. He made a club record of 705 appearances for Juventus across all competitions.
5. Del Piero scored a record 290 goals for Juventus in all competitions.
6. He is Juventus’s top scorer in the UEFA Champions League, with 44 goals.
7. Del Piero won six Serie A titles with Juventus.
8. He helped Juventus win the UEFA Champions League in the 1995-96 season.
9. Del Piero won the Intercontinental Cup with Juventus in 1996.
10. He was awarded the Serie A Italian Footballer of the Year in 1998 and 2008.
11. Del Piero is the second highest all-time Italian top-scorer in all competitions, with 346 goals.
12. He is also the joint ninth highest goalscorer in Serie A history, with 188 goals.
13. Del Piero won the FIFA World Cup with Italy in 2006.
14. He earned 91 caps for the Italian national team, scoring 27 goals.
15. Del Piero is the joint all-time top scorer in the Supercoppa Italiana.
16. He was part of the Italian squad that finished as runners-up in the UEFA European Championship in 2000.
17. Del Piero scored the latest goal from kickoff in a FIFA World Cup match at the 121st minute.
18. He participated in four UEFA European Championships with Italy.
19. Del Piero refused Juventus’s offer to retire the No. 10 shirt in his honor.
20. He became a free agent in 2012 and later played for Sydney FC and Delhi Dynamos.
21. Del Piero scored 24 goals in 48 appearances for Sydney FC.
22. He played for Italy U21 and won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 1996.
23. Del Piero was included in the FIFA 100 list by Pelé.
24. He was named in the ESM Team of the Year multiple times.
25. Del Piero won the Golden Foot award in 2007.
26. He became the top scorer in Serie B in 2007 with 20 goals.
27. Del Piero was awarded the Oscar AIC – Award to Career in 2011.
28. He scored his first professional goal against Ternana on November 22, 1992.
29. Del Piero made his Serie A debut for Juventus against Foggia on September 12, 1993.
30. He has been a football pundit for Sky Sport Italia since 2015.
31. Del Piero is known for being a technically gifted and creative supporting forward.
32. He became Juventus captain and served in the role for 11 seasons.
33. Del Piero faced a career-threatening injury in 1998 but made a significant comeback.
34. He was the most valuable player of the Intercontinental Cup in 1996.
35. Del Piero was awarded the Scirea Award to career in 2008.
36. He is Juventus’s all-time leading scorer in UEFA competitions with 53 goals.
37. Del Piero is the club’s all-time leading scorer in international competitions with 54 goals.
38. He holds the record for the most participations in UEFA European Championships by an Italian player.
39. Del Piero captained Italy seven times during his international career.
40. After retiring, Del Piero has been involved in various business ventures and charitable activities.

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