Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian footballer plays as a centre back

Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian footballer who was born on August 14, 1984 in Pisa, Italy. Chiellini played at center back position.
Chiellini started his career for 6 years in central midfield with a junior club Livorno.
Later in the year 2000-2004, he was included in the senior squad for the club Livorno and made 55 appearances and scored four goals.
After over four seasons to join with Livorno, Chiellini move to Fiorentina in the early summer of 2004 with a value of € 6.5 million.
After just one season later he decided to defend Fiorentina join the club giants Juventus in 2005. Beginning the season with Juventus, Chiellini petrified won the Scudetto. He also helped Juventus in the European Championship on August 13, 2008 against Artmedia Petrzalka in the third qualifying round of UEFA Champions League.
Chiellini renew his new contract with Juventus until June 30, 2015.
Chiellini make his debut with the Italian national team in November 2004 when Italy against Ireland and since then he has become a regular squad member. He helped Italy win the U-19 European Championship in 2003 and he became part of Italy's squad who took part won a bronze medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics football tournament. Chiellini bring Italian name in the 'UEFA Team of the tournament' U-21 Championship in 2007 which was held in the Netherlands where he finally qualified for the 2008 Olympics.
Chiellini was called into the Italian national team squad for UEFA EURO 2008 but he missed the opening game when it was defeated by the Dutch. Chiellini playing in the second game onwards against Romania and France in the group stages. Chiellini looked impressive when Italy in the quarterfinals against Spain and he was able to withstand attacks from David Villa and Fernando Torres.
Chiellini coach Lippi's first choice in the Italian national team squad during the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification, although the Italian must be eliminated in the group stage by goal difference at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009.
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