Del Piero - potent attacking weapon. (Allsport)
ALESSANDRO DEL PIERO
Position: Forward
Born: 09.11.74
Club: Juventus
The Juventus striker is one of Italy's most potent attacking weapons.
Deadly from free-kicks, Del Piero formed an imposing partnership with Filippo Inzaghi in the qualifying games, scoring five goals in seven starts.
Making his debut for Padova, it was a move to Juve for the start of the 1993/94 season that saw Del Piero really blossom.
And the move has proved to pay dividends for both player and club, with Del Piero and Juventus taking the Italian Championship in the 1994/95, 1996/97 and 1997/98 seasons.
Add a UEFA Champions Cup in 1995/96 and it shows that Del Piero has been a major part of Juventus' success.
In the 1997/98 season Del Piero netted 25 goals in 32 games for Juve, his best-ever season, while in 1999/2000 he netted 16 goals in 34 games.
World Cup 1998 turned into an injury nightmare for the Juve star, so he'll be hoping to make amends this time round.
Showed he is in peak form and fitness as he netted in the 1-0 friendly win against the USA in February.
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