Alessandro Del Piero Football player Date of Birth: 09.11.1974 Country: Italy

Biography of Alessandro Del Piero

Alessandro Del Piero, a renowned Italian footballer, played for 'Juventus' for 19 years, with 11 of those years as the team's captain. Born in Conegliano, Veneto, Italy, Del Piero grew up in a modest family, with his father working as an electrician and his mother as a homemaker. From a young age, Alessandro displayed a deep passion for football, organizing matches with his two friends in their backyard. While both Alessandro and his older brother, Stefano, dreamt of becoming professional footballers, it was only Alessandro who managed to turn that dream into reality.

In 1988, at the age of 13, Del Piero caught the attention of talent agents and secured a spot in the 'Padova' team. He made his professional debut at the age of 16 in the 1991-1992 season and played his first 'Serie B' game at 17. In 1993, Juventus acquired Del Piero with the efforts of Giampiero Boniperti, the club's manager at the time. Initially, Del Piero was assigned to the youth team but soon showcased his skills and earned more playing time.

In the 1998-1999 season, Del Piero suffered a serious knee injury, which significantly affected his performance. He scored only two goals that season, and Juventus dropped to the 6th position in the league standings. However, after undergoing specialized training and rehabilitation, Del Piero returned to form, but he faced accusations of doping along with some of his teammates. Despite the controversy, Del Piero continued to excel on the field.

In 2000, Del Piero became the captain of Juventus under the coaching of Marcello Lippi. He consistently displayed exceptional performances and contributed to the team's success. However, when Fabio Capello took over as coach, Del Piero's playing time decreased. Nevertheless, he managed to score 14 goals and help the team secure their 28th league victory in the 2006-2007 season.

During a period of turmoil for Juventus, Del Piero remained loyal to the club even when key players left due to a scandal. In the 2007-2008 season, Juventus returned to 'Serie A' and continued their successful run. However, Del Piero faced difficulties in securing a contract extension due to changes in the club's management. Eventually, he signed a contract extension on June 30, 2010.

Del Piero's last game for Juventus was on May 20, 2012. He expressed that leaving Juventus did not mean the end of his football career and became a free agent. In September 2012, he signed a two-year contract with Sydney FC, becoming the highest-paid player in Australian football history. Despite receiving offers from clubs like Liverpool, Del Piero chose to join Sydney FC.

In August 2014, Del Piero entered negotiations with Delhi Dynamos, an Indian club, and eventually signed a four-month contract. He made his debut for the club on October 14, 2014. Throughout his career, Del Piero has been recognized for his talent, loyalty, and outstanding contributions to the world of football.