Thursday, March 8, 2012

Giorgio Chiellini


50 Top Soccer Player their trade today, based on a combination of current form, potential and overall ability.  Ranking  determined by a panel of contributors to ESPN's soccer.

Giorgio Chiellini    Rank Player 49


Profile
Full name                      Giorgio Chiellini
Birth date                      August 14, 1984
Birth place                     Pisa, Italy
Height                           1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position             Centre back/Left back
Current club                  Juventus
Number                        3

Biography
Giorgio Chiellini  is an Italian footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Juventus and the Italian national team. He started out his career as a left back but made his name as a no-nonsense, hard tackling centre back with a penchant for heading in goals from set-pieces. A popular figure with fans, he is second vice-captain, behind Gianluigi Buffon.

Scouting thumbnail
Rugged physical defender who can play centrally or at left back. Competent in all phases of the game with no weaknesses.
























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