David Trezeguet - starring now for Juve (Allsport).

Position: Forward
Born: 15.10.77
Club: Juventus

One of the leading hitmen in Europe, Trezeguet's career has come on leaps and bounds since his move from Monaco to Serie A giants Juventus in 2000.

He netted the Golden Goal winner for France at Euro 2000 to further enhance his reputation, and at the time of writing, he is the top scorer in the Champions League this season.

Born in Rouen, he later grew up in Argentina, before he signed up with Monaco as a 17-year-old where he originally made his name alongside Thierry Henry in one of the most feared attacks on the continent.

It was here that French legend Michel Platini compared his talents to that of Italy's Paolo Rossi, but Trezeguet's blistering pace quickly saw his star rise of his own volition.

He soon forced his way into the French Under-18 side before suffering the heartache of being selected for World Cup 1998 as a 20-year-old, but sitting on the sidelines for the final after playing in every game en route to the showpiece fixture.

Leaving the French Riviera for Turin as a replacement for Henry, it took Trezeguet a little time to settle in Italy, but he has quickly established himself as a folk hero to the Bianconeri's fans, who know him now as 'Trezegol'.

If France go all the way to the final this time around, it's unlikely Trezeguet will be on the sidelines once again.