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Andrea Pirlo
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Pirlo lining up for Italy in 2015
Personal information
Date of birth (1979-05-19) 19 May 1979 (age 46)
Place of birth Flero, Italy
Height 1.77 m
Playing position Midfielder
Youth career
1985–1988 Flero
1988–1992 Voluntas Brescia
1992–1995 Brescia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1998 Brescia 47 (6)
1998–2001 Inter Milan 22 (0)
1999–2000 Reggina (loan) 28 (6)
2001 Brescia (loan) 10 (0)
2001–2011 AC Milan 284 (32)
2011–2015 Juventus 119 (16)
2015–2017 New York City FC 60 (1)
Total 570 (61)
National team
1994 Italy U15 3 (0)
1995 Italy U16 6 (2)
1995 Italy U17 4 (0)
1995–1997 Italy U18 18 (7)
1998–2002 Italy U21 37 (15)
2000–2004 Italy Olympic (O.P.) 9 (1)
2002–2015 Italy 116 (13)
Teams managed
2020 Juventus U23
2020–2021 Juventus
2022–2023 Fatih Karagümrük
2023–2024 Sampdoria
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Italy
FIFA World Cup
Winner 2006 Germany
UEFA European Championship
Runner-up 2012 Poland–Ukraine
FIFA Confederations Cup
Bronze 2013 Brazil
Summer Olympics
Bronze 2004 Athens
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner 2000 Slovakia
Bronze 2002 Switzerland
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Andrea Pirlo (born 19 May 1979) is an Italian football manager and a former professional player. Many people think he is one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Pirlo was famous for his amazing vision, skill, creativity, and his ability to pass the ball and score from free kicks.

Pirlo started his club career in 1995 with his hometown team, Brescia. He won the Serie B league title with them in 1997. A year later, he joined Serie A club Inter Milan. He didn't play much there and was loaned to other clubs. In 2001, he moved to AC Milan, Inter's rivals. At Milan, Pirlo became a world-class player. He played in a special role called a deep-lying playmaker. This means he controlled the game from deep in midfield. With AC Milan, he won two Serie A titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies. He also won other major cups.

In 2011, Pirlo joined Juventus. There, he won four Serie A titles in a row! In 2015, he moved to Major League Soccer (MLS) club New York City FC in the United States. He played there for two years before retiring in 2017.

For the Italy national football team, Pirlo played 116 matches. This makes him one of the players with the most appearances for Italy. He first played for the senior team in 2002. He helped Italy win the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was a very important player in that tournament. He also led Italy to the final of the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. Pirlo played for Italy in many other big competitions too.

Pirlo won many individual awards during his career. He was named Serie A Footballer of the Year three times. He was also part of the FIFPro World XI in 2006, which means he was one of the best players in the world. In 2019, he was added to the Italian Football Hall of Fame.

Playing Career: Early Years and Big Wins

Starting Out in Italian Football

Learning the Game at Brescia

Andrea Pirlo was born in Flero, a town near Brescia. He started playing football with youth teams in his hometown. In 1992, he joined the youth team of Brescia. He usually played as a forward who supported the main striker.

In 1995, when he was just 16, Pirlo played his first game in Serie A for Brescia. This made him Brescia's youngest player ever to play in the top league. The next season, he helped the youth team win a big tournament. Then, he helped Brescia's main team win the Serie B title in the 1996–97 season. This meant they moved up to Serie A. He scored his first Serie A goal in 1997.

Moving to Inter Milan and Finding His Role

Because he played so well for Brescia, Inter Milan signed Pirlo in 1998. But he didn't get to play much for Inter. So, he was loaned to Reggina for the 1999–2000 season. He played very well there.

After returning to Inter, he still didn't get much playing time. In 2001, he went back to Brescia on loan. There, he played with his childhood hero, Roberto Baggio. Baggio was a creative attacking midfielder. The coach, Carlo Mazzone, made a smart move. He decided to play Pirlo in a deeper role, as a deep-lying playmaker. This meant Pirlo would control the game from behind the main attackers. He was great at this new role because he could make long, accurate passes. Brescia finished seventh in Serie A that season. A famous moment was when Pirlo made a long pass to Baggio, who scored a late goal against Juventus.

Success with AC Milan

Becoming a World-Class Player

In 2001, Pirlo moved to AC Milan, Inter's rivals. It was at Milan, especially under coach Carlo Ancelotti, that Pirlo truly became a world-class player. He became one of the best deep-lying playmakers and free-kick specialists in the world. He won many trophies with Milan. Pirlo later said that Ancelotti changed his career by putting him in front of the defense.

Pirlo played a key role in Milan's midfield. He often played alongside Gennaro Gattuso, Clarence Seedorf, and Massimo Ambrosini. These players helped him by defending, allowing Pirlo to focus on creating plays. People started calling Pirlo the metronome because he set the team's rhythm, just like a metronome keeps time.

Pirlo played his first game for Milan in September 2001. In his first season, he helped the team finish fourth in Serie A. He also scored his first goal for Milan from a free kick in 2002.

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AC Milan celebrating after winning the 2002–03 UEFA Champions League in 2003.

In the 2002–03 season, Pirlo made the most passes in Serie A. He was amazing at keeping the ball and making successful passes. He also scored 9 goals in the league that season. Milan finished third in the league. They won the Coppa Italia and the UEFA Champions League. They beat their Italian rivals Juventus in the Champions League final on penalties.

The next season, Pirlo won the 2003 UEFA Super Cup with Milan. They also won their first Serie A title together in the 2003–04 season.

Tough Times and More Trophies

In the 2004–05 season, Milan finished second in Serie A. Pirlo helped Milan reach the 2005 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool. He set up the first goal of the game. Milan was winning 3–0 at halftime, but Liverpool made an amazing comeback and scored three goals. The game went to penalties, and Milan lost. Pirlo later said this loss was the worst moment of his career.

The next season, Milan finished second in Serie A again. They also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. In 2006, Pirlo was recognized as one of the best players in the world.

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Pirlo playing for AC Milan in 2007.

Pirlo played the most minutes for Milan in the 2006–07 season. He helped them win his second UEFA Champions League title. In the final, Milan beat Liverpool 2–1, getting revenge for the 2005 loss. Pirlo set up the first goal from a free kick.

In the 2007–08 season, Pirlo won his second UEFA Super Cup with Milan. He also helped the club win their first ever FIFA Club World Cup title in 2007. Pirlo was nominated for many top individual awards that year.

Leaving Milan

In 2009, Pirlo scored a fantastic goal from 30 meters away against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Milan finished third in Serie A that season.

In the 2010–11 season, Milan won the league title. Pirlo played his last match for Milan on 14 May 2011. A few days later, he confirmed he would be leaving the club.

Overall, Pirlo played 401 games for Milan and scored 41 goals. He won two Serie A titles, two Champions League titles, a Coppa Italia, a Supercoppa Italiana, and two UEFA Super Cups. He also helped Milan win their first FIFA Club World Cup.

Joining Juventus and More Success

A New Chapter in Turin

After leaving Milan in 2011, Juventus signed Pirlo for free. This was a huge signing! The Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, even said: "When Andrea told me that he was joining us, the first thing I thought was: 'God exists'."

Pirlo's first official game for Juventus was in Serie A. He made two assists and completed many passes in a 4–1 win. The coach, Antonio Conte, played Pirlo as a deep-lying playmaker. This allowed Pirlo to be creative, while other midfielders helped with defense. Pirlo scored his first goal for Juventus from a free kick in February 2012.

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Pirlo with Juventus in 2011.

Pirlo helped Juventus win the 2011–12 Serie A title. This was Juventus's first Serie A title in nine years! He made the most assists in Serie A that season. He also completed more passes than almost any other player in the world. Because of his great performances, he was named to the Serie A Team of the Year. He was also nominated for the 2012 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award.

Winning Titles Every Year

Pirlo helped Juventus win the 2012 Supercoppa Italiana in 2012. He continued to score amazing free kicks and set up goals for his teammates. He was nominated for the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or, one of football's biggest awards.

Pirlo was named the Serie A Footballer of the Year in 2012. He also won other awards for being the best midfielder. Juventus won the Serie A title again that season.

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Pirlo playing for Juventus in 2014.

In 2013, Pirlo was the only Italian player nominated for the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or. In January 2014, he signed a new contract with Juventus. He was named Serie A Footballer of the Year for the second time in a row. Juventus won their third consecutive league title that season, setting a record with 102 points! Pirlo also scored an important free-kick goal in the Europa League.

Final Season and Champions League Final

In 2014, Pirlo played his 100th league game for Juventus. He scored his 26th free-kick goal in Serie A, getting closer to the all-time record. He also scored his first Champions League goal for Juventus in his 100th Champions League appearance.

In December 2014, Pirlo was named the Serie A Footballer of the Year for the third time in a row. He was also part of the 2014 Serie A Team of the Year. In May 2015, Pirlo helped Juventus win the 2015 Coppa Italia final. On 6 June 2015, Pirlo played in the 2015 UEFA Champions League final against Barcelona. Juventus lost the final, but Pirlo was still named to the Champions League Squad of the Season. This was his last game for Juventus.

In total, Pirlo played 164 games for Juventus, scoring 19 goals. He won four Serie A titles, one Coppa Italia, and two Supercoppe Italiane. He also reached the Champions League final in his last season. Over his 20 seasons in Italy, he played 493 games in Serie A. He is also one of the top assist providers in Serie A history.

Playing in the USA: New York City FC

Joining MLS and Playoff Hopes

On 6 July 2015, Pirlo joined Major League Soccer (MLS) team New York City FC. He became one of their "Designated Players," which means he was one of their highest-paid players.

Pirlo played his first game for New York City FC on 26 July 2015. He came on as a substitute and helped his team score two goals in a 5–3 win. He finished his first MLS season with 5 assists in 13 games. New York City FC, despite having Pirlo and other famous players like David Villa and Frank Lampard, did not make it to the playoffs in their first season. Some people criticized Pirlo for not defending enough.

Becoming an All-Star and Retirement

In 2016, Pirlo made his first assist of the season in April. On 18 June, he scored his first MLS goal from a free kick. In July, he was chosen to be part of the 2016 MLS All-Star Game. Pirlo finished his second MLS season with one goal and eleven assists in 32 games. New York City FC finished second in their conference and made it to the playoffs for the first time. However, they were eliminated in the semi-finals.

After dealing with injuries in the 2017 MLS season, Pirlo announced on 8 October 2017 that he would retire from professional football at the end of the season. He played his final game on 5 November. New York City FC was eliminated from the playoffs that day. Pirlo officially announced his retirement on Twitter the next day. He played 62 games for New York City FC, scoring one goal and providing 18 assists.

International Career: Playing for Italy

Youth Teams and Senior Debut

Pirlo was the captain of the Italy Under-21 team. He led them to win the Under-21 European Championship in 2000. He was named the best player and top scorer of the tournament. He scored both goals in the final against the Czech Republic. He also helped the Italy Under-21 team reach the semi-finals in 2002.

Pirlo also played for Italy at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He holds the record for the most appearances for the Italian Under-21 team.

Pirlo made his debut for the senior Italian national team in 2002. He scored his first goal for Italy from a free kick in a friendly match in 2004. His first major tournament with the senior team was UEFA Euro 2004.

Winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup

Under coach Marcello Lippi, Pirlo became a very important player for Italy. He helped them qualify for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He was chosen as a starting player for the World Cup squad.

Pirlo played in all of Italy's matches at the tournament. In Italy's first game, he scored the opening goal and helped set up another goal in a 2–0 win against Ghana. He was named the Man of the Match. In the semi-final against Germany, he made an assist in extra time, helping Italy win 2–0. He was again named Man of the Match.

In the final against France, Pirlo's corner kick led to Italy's first goal. The game ended 1–1 after extra time and went to a penalty shootout. Pirlo scored Italy's first penalty, helping them win the World Cup! He was named Man of the Match for the third time in the tournament. Pirlo was voted the third-best player of the tournament and was part of the World Cup All-Star Team.

Pirlo famously said about the World Cup final:

"I don't feel pressure ... I don't give a toss about it. I spent the afternoon of Sunday, 9 July 2006 in Berlin sleeping and playing the PlayStation. In the evening, I went out and won the World Cup."

After the World Cup and Euro 2012

Pirlo played in all three of Italy's group matches at UEFA Euro 2008. He was named Man of the Match in a game against Romania. Italy lost to Spain in the quarter-finals on penalties.

Pirlo also played in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Italy was eliminated in the first round of both tournaments.

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Pirlo playing for Italy against England in the quarter-final of Euro 2012.

For UEFA Euro 2012, Pirlo was named Vice-Captain. He helped Italy qualify for the tournament without losing a game. In Italy's first game, he set up the opening goal against Spain. He then scored a free-kick goal in the second group match against Croatia and was named Man of the Match.

In the quarter-finals against England, Pirlo had an amazing game. He scored a very confident penalty kick, called a "Panenka," in the shootout. Italy won on penalties after a 0–0 draw. Pirlo made more passes than the entire England midfield! He was named Man of the Match again. In the semi-final, Pirlo helped Italy beat Germany 2–1 to reach the final. However, Italy lost 4–0 to Spain in the final.

Pirlo won three Man of the Match awards at Euro 2012, more than any other player. He was also chosen to be part of the Team of the Tournament.

Confederations Cup and 2014 World Cup

Pirlo was selected for Italy's squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. He played his 100th game for Italy on 16 June, scoring a free-kick goal against Mexico. He was only the fifth Italian player to reach 100 caps. Italy finished third in the tournament.

Pirlo also played in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. In Italy's first game against England, Pirlo was the captain. He played a huge role in Italy's 2–1 win, controlling the game and making many accurate passes. He even hit the crossbar with a free kick. However, Italy lost their next two games and were eliminated in the group stage. Pirlo's performance was still praised, but some felt the team relied on him too much.

Final International Appearances

Despite saying he would retire from international football after the 2014 World Cup, Pirlo returned to the Italian squad under new coach Antonio Conte. He played his 113th game for Italy in October 2014, passing Dino Zoff in appearances. In September 2015, he played his final international game against Malta. In total, Pirlo played 116 games for Italy, scoring 13 goals. This makes him the fifth-most capped player in Italy's history.

How Andrea Pirlo Played

His Special Skills

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Pirlo playing for Juventus in 2012.

Pirlo wasn't the fastest player, and he didn't have endless energy or strong defensive skills. But he was known for his calm way of keeping the ball. He was praised for his amazing touch, technique, and balance. He could control the ball very well and use clever moves to keep it and create space. Even without being fast, his quick thinking helped him intercept passes and cover ground in midfield.

As a playmaker, Pirlo was famous for his incredible vision and understanding of the game. He could see passes that other players couldn't. He was known for his wide range of passes, from short, quick ones to very accurate long passes. He could pass with either foot, even though he was naturally right-footed. Many people think he is one of the best passers in football history. He was also good at shooting from far away. These skills helped him score goals and create many chances for his team.

Pirlo was also a master of free kicks and penalty kicks. He was considered one of the best free-kick takers in the world. He could curve the ball perfectly into the goal. He learned this skill by watching his idol, Roberto Baggio. Pirlo also learned a special free-kick technique, called the maledetta ("accursed") in Italy, which made the ball swerve and dip. He has scored the most free kicks in Serie A history, tied with Siniša Mihajlović.

His Nicknames

His teammates on the Italian national team called Pirlo l'architetto ("the Architect"). This was because he built plays and created scoring chances with his long, clever passes. Later, Juventus fans called him il professore ("the professor"), Maestro, and Mozart. These names showed how talented and brilliant he was, like a great artist or composer.

Pirlo was also compared to another famous Italian midfielder, Demetrio Albertini. Pirlo even inherited Albertini's nickname the metronome at Milan. This name described how he controlled the game's speed with his precise and effective passes in midfield.

Managerial Career

In 2019, Pirlo started studying to become a coach. On 30 July 2020, he was appointed head coach of Juventus U23, which is the reserve team of Juventus. Just nine days later, he was appointed head coach of the main first team! He signed a two-year contract.

Pirlo got his coaching license in September 2020. He wrote a 30-page paper called "The football that I would like." He said his coaching ideas were inspired by famous teams like Barcelona under Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola, and Milan under Carlo Ancelotti.

In his first game as Juventus coach, his team won 3–0. He also won his first Champions League game as a manager. On 20 January 2021, Pirlo won his first trophy as a manager, beating Napoli in the 2020 Supercoppa Italiana. In May, he won the Coppa Italia with Juventus. Juventus also finished fourth in the league, which meant they qualified for the Champions League. Five days later, Juventus announced that Pirlo would be leaving his coaching position.

On 12 June 2022, Pirlo became the manager of a Turkish club called Fatih Karagümrük. He left that club in May 2023. On 27 June 2023, Pirlo was appointed manager of Sampdoria, an Italian team that had just been relegated to Serie B. He was later let go in August 2024 after a difficult start to the new season.

Personal Life

Andrea Pirlo has a brother named Ivan. He was married to Deborah Roversi from 2001 to 2013, and they have two children. They separated in 2014.

Pirlo's father started a metal trading company in 1982, and Pirlo still has a part in the family business. Pirlo loves wine and even owns his own vineyard in Italy! It produces about 15,000 to 20,000 bottles of wine each year.

In 2013, Pirlo wrote a book about his life called Penso Quindi Gioco (I Think Therefore I Play). In 2014, he played in a "Match for Peace" charity game in Rome. He also shared that when he was young, he supported Inter Milan. His favorite players were Lothar Matthäus and Roberto Baggio.

In 2016, Pirlo's jersey was the best-selling MLS shirt. On 7 July 2017, Pirlo and his partner, Valentina Baldini, had twins named Leonardo and Tommaso.

Pirlo was also featured in the EA Sports football video game FIFA 20 as one of the "Ultimate Team Icons," which are legendary players.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Brescia 1994–95 Serie A 1 0 0 0 1 0
1995–96 Serie B 0 0 0 0 0 0
1996–97 Serie B 17 2 1 0 18 2
1997–98 Serie A 29 4 1 0 30 4
Total 47 6 2 0 49 6
Inter Milan 1998–99 Serie A 18 0 7 0 7 0 32 0
2000–01 Serie A 4 0 1 0 3 0 8 0
Total 22 0 8 0 10 0 40 0
Reggina (loan) 1999–2000 Serie A 28 6 2 0 30 6
Brescia (loan) 2000–01 Serie A 10 0 0 0 10 0
AC Milan 2001–02 Serie A 18 2 2 0 9 0 29 2
2002–03 Serie A 27 9 2 0 13 0 42 9
2003–04 Serie A 32 6 0 0 9 1 3 1 44 8
2004–05 Serie A 30 4 1 0 12 1 0 0 43 5
2005–06 Serie A 33 4 4 0 12 1 49 5
2006–07 Serie A 34 2 4 0 14 1 52 3
2007–08 Serie A 33 3 1 0 8 2 3 0 45 5
2008–09 Serie A 26 1 0 0 3 1 29 2
2009–10 Serie A 34 0 1 0 8 1 43 1
2010–11 Serie A 17 1 3 0 5 0 25 1
Total 284 32 18 0 93 8 6 1 401 41
Juventus 2011–12 Serie A 37 3 4 0 41 3
2012–13 Serie A 32 5 2 0 10 0 1 0 45 5
2013–14 Serie A 30 4 1 0 13 2 1 0 45 6
2014–15 Serie A 20 4 2 0 10 1 1 0 33 5
Total 119 16 9 0 33 3 3 0 164 19
New York City FC 2015 Major League Soccer 13 0 0 0 13 0
2016 Major League Soccer 32 1 0 0 1 0 33 1
2017 Major League Soccer 15 0 0 0 1 0 16 0
Total 60 1 0 0 2 0 62 1
Career total 570 61 39 0 136 11 11 1 756 73

International

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Pirlo with Italy in 2012. He is the fifth most capped player in the history of the Azzurri with 116 appearances between 2002 and 2015.
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Italy 2002 4 0
2003 1 0
2004 7 1
2005 9 3
2006 14 1
2007 8 1
2008 9 1
2009 12 1
2010 8 1
2011 9 0
2012 13 2
2013 13 2
2014 6 0
2015 3 0
Total 116 13
Scores and results list Italy's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Pirlo goal.
List of international goals scored by Andrea Pirlo
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 30 May 2004 Stade Olympique de Radès, Radès, Tunisia  Tunisia 3–0 4–0 Friendly
2. 26 March 2005 San Siro, Milan, Italy  Scotland 1–0 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification
3. 2–0
4. 17 August 2005 Lansdowne Road, Dublin, Ireland  Republic of Ireland 1–0 2–1 Friendly
5. 12 June 2006 AWD-Arena, Hanover, Germany  Ghana 1–0 2–0 2006 FIFA World Cup
6. 13 October 2007 Stadio Luigi Ferraris, Genoa, Italy  Georgia 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2008 qualification
7. 17 June 2008 Letzigrund, Zürich, Switzerland  France 1–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2008
8. 28 March 2009 Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro  Montenegro 1–0 2–0 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
9. 7 September 2010 Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy  Faroe Islands 5–0 5–0 UEFA Euro 2012 qualification
10. 14 June 2012 Stadion Miejski, Poznań, Poland  Croatia 1–0 1–1 UEFA Euro 2012
11. 12 October 2012 Hrazdan Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia  Armenia 1–0 3–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
12. 31 May 2013 Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy  San Marino 3–0 4–0 Friendly
13. 16 June 2013 Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  Mexico 1–0 2–1 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

Managerial

Managerial record by club and tenure
Team Nat From To Record Ref.
M W D L Win %
Juventus U23 Italy 30 July 2020 8 August 2020 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&00.&&&&&00 !
Juventus Italy 8 August 2020 28 May 2021 &&&&&&&&&&&&&052.&&&&&052 &&&&&&&&&&&&&034.&&&&&034 &&&&&&&&&&&&&010.&&&&&010 &&&&&&&&&&&&&&08.&&&&&08 &&&&&&&&&&&&&065.38000065.38
Fatih Karagümrük Turkey 12 June 2022 24 May 2023 &&&&&&&&&&&&&036.&&&&&036 &&&&&&&&&&&&&013.&&&&&013 &&&&&&&&&&&&&012.&&&&&012 &&&&&&&&&&&&&011.&&&&&011 &&&&&&&&&&&&&036.11000036.11
Sampdoria Italy 27 June 2023 29 August 2024 &&&&&&&&&&&&&045.&&&&&045 &&&&&&&&&&&&&016.&&&&&016 &&&&&&&&&&&&&012.&&&&&012 &&&&&&&&&&&&&017.&&&&&017 &&&&&&&&&&&&&035.56000035.56
Total &&&&&&&&&&&&0133.&&&&&0133 &&&&&&&&&&&&&063.&&&&&063 &&&&&&&&&&&&&034.&&&&&034 &&&&&&&&&&&&&036.&&&&&036 &&&&&&&&&&&&&047.37000047.37

Honours

Player

Brescia

AC Milan

Juventus

  • Serie A: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15
  • Coppa Italia: 2014–15
  • Supercoppa Italiana: 2012, 2013
  • UEFA Champions League runner-up: 2014–15

Italy U21

Italy Olympic Team

Italy

Individual

  • UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Player: 2000
  • UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Boot: 2000
  • FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 2006
  • FIFA World Cup Bronze Ball: 2006
  • FIFA World Cup top assists provider: 2006
  • 2006 FIFA World Cup final: Man of the Match
  • FIFPro World XI: 2006
  • UEFA Super Cup Man of the Match: 2007
  • ESPN World Team of the Decade: 2009
  • Premio Bulgarelli Number 8: 2012
  • ESM Team of the Year: 2011–12
  • Pallone d'Argento: 2011–12
  • Pallone Azzurro: 2012
  • Guerin d'Oro: 2012
  • UEFA European Championship Teams of the Tournament: 2012
  • UEFA Team of the Year: 2012
  • Serie A top assists provider: 2011–12
  • Serie A Team of the Year: 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15
  • Serie A Midfielder of the Year: 2012
  • Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2012, 2013, 2014
  • Premio Nazionale Carriera Esemplare "Gaetano Scirea": 2013
  • FIFA Confederations Cup Team of the Tournament: 2013
  • FIFA Confederations Cup Castrol Index Top XI: 2013
  • UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2013–14
  • UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2014–15
  • AC Milan Hall of Fame
  • UEFA European Under-21 Championship All-time XI: 2015
  • New York City FC's Ride of Fame: September 2015
  • Globe Soccer Awards Player Career Award: 2015
  • UEFA European Championship All-time XI: 2016
  • Major League Soccer All-Star: 2016
  • Juventus Greatest XI of All Time: 2017
  • Premio internazionale Giacinto Facchetti: 2017
  • AIC Lifetime Achievement Award: 2018
  • Golden Foot Award Legends: 2018
  • Italian Football Hall of Fame: 2019
  • Ballon d'Or Dream Team (Silver): 2020

Manager

Juventus

  • Coppa Italia: 2020–21
  • Supercoppa Italiana: 2020

Orders

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    CONI Golden Collar of Sports Merit: 2006

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Andrea Pirlo para niños

  • List of footballers with 100 or more UEFA Champions League appearances
  • List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps
  • List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards

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