Giorgio Chiellini
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Giorgio Chiellini (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒordʒo kjelˈliːni, ˈdʒɔr-]; born 14 August 1984) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back or left-back. Considered one of the best Italian defenders of all time, Chiellini was known for his strength, aggressiveness, man-marking, and ability to play in either a three or four-man defence. At the club level, Chiellini began his career with Livorno in 2000, later playing for Fiorentina on loan as well. After moving to Juventus in 2005, he won a record nine consecutive Serie A titles with the club from 2012 to 2020, as well as five Coppa Italia and five Supercoppa Italiana trophies, having also played two UEFA Champions League finals in 2015 and 2017. Chiellini was named in the Serie A Team of the Year five times, and was elected the league's Defender of the Year on three consecutive occasions between 2008 and 2010. He departed to the United States to join Los Angeles FC in 2022, winning the Supporters' Shield and MLS Cup in his first season, before announcing his retirement the following year at the age of 39. Having made his international debut for Italy in 2004, Chiellini was selected in the nation's squads for the 2004 Summer Olympics, winning a bronze medal. He also represented Italy in four UEFA European Championships, two FIFA World Cups and two FIFA Confederations Cups. He captained the Azzurri to the UEFA Euro 2020 title, and was also part of the sides that reached the final of Euro 2012 and achieved a third-place finish at the 2013 Confederations Cup. Chiellini retired from international football in 2022 with 117 caps, making him Italy's joint fifth-highest appearance holder.
Career
- 1984Born
- 2000Joined US Livorno 1915
- 2000Joined Italy national under-15 football team
- 2000Joined Italy national under-16 football team
- 2001Joined Italy national under-17 football team
- 2001Joined Italy national under-19 football team
- 2002Joined AS Roma
- 2002Joined US Livorno 1915
- 2002Joined Italy national under-18 football team
- 2004Joined ACF Fiorentina
- 2004Joined Italy national under-21 football team
- 2004Joined Italy men's national association football team
- 2004Joined Juventus FC
- 2004Won Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2021Won Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- 2022Joined Los Angeles FC
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Pisa
- •Citizenship: Italy
- •Known as: association football player, lawyer, sports commentator, association football coach
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
Chiellini: ‘Three World Cup absences are wounds I still carry – Italy has hit its lowest point’
Giorgio Chiellini confirms Dusan Vlahovic’s Juve exit as reported salary demands come out
“We’re taking it one day at a time” Chiellini responds to Juventus’ latest setback
Italian legend Giorgio Chiellini gets The Azzurri ready as they look to return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2014
Dusan Vlahovic to stay? Juventus chief Giorgio Chiellini hints at new contract offer for forward despite long stand
Giorgio Chiellini says Luciano Spalletti’s contract extension at Juve ‘has always been a priority’
Juventus duo Giorgio Chiellini and Damien Comolli hit with suspensions and fines for tunnel bust-up with referee after controversial defeat to Inter
Giorgio Chiellini says talks for Youssef En-Nesyri are over: ‘The situation is pretty clear’
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini: “We must break Gasperini’s almost perfect toy.”
Giorgio Chiellini on Kenan Yildiz contract talks: ‘everyone’s willing’ to get a deal done
Giorgio Chiellini Points Out What Makes Real Madrid Icon Cristiano Ronaldo Better Than Lionel Messi
Giorgio Chiellini delivered a heartfelt message to American soccer fans as he set off for the Euro 2024 Final
Giorgio Chiellini hired as a player development coach by Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC
Giorgio Chiellini, Juventus and Italy legend retires from soccer at 39 following LAFC's MLS Cup final loss
Retirement? Giorgio Chiellini too busy living the good life with LAFC to quit
Giorgio Chiellini to LAFC: Legendary Juventus defender moves to Major League Soccer
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