Anfield's A.A man.EVERYTHING you need to know about Alberto Aquilani Alberto Aquilani born in Rome, Italy (July 7, 1984) is an Italian football midfielder who currently plays for AS Roma. Aquilani is considered one of the most promising football talents in Italy. He highly considers Il Capitano Francesco Totti as a mentor. : Born: Rome, July 7th 1984 (25) Height: 6'' 1 Weight: 12.1st Serie A This article is about the Italian football league. For other uses, see Serie A (disambiguation). Serie A (officially known as the Serie A TIM Debut: Roma 3-1 Torino, May 10th 2003 Italy Debut: Italy 1-1 Turkey, November 15th 2006 Made name on loan at Serie B
134 appearances, 10 goals all competitions for Roma. 11 Italy caps, 1 Goal (vs Montenegro, 2-1 World Cup qualifying win, October 15th 2008. Scored both Italian goals in game, but second was deflected and gone down as Tanasijevic own goal) Played in Euro 2008 for Italy - sub appearance in win over France, played 107 minutes in quarter final with Spain. Left out of squad for last weeks Uefa Cup match with Gent. Nickname: Il Principino (The Little Prince) Supported Roma as a kid - signed for them as a 16 year old ahead of Chelsea and Arsenal Adored by Roma fans - seen as natural successor to Francesco Totti. Doesn't score many goals, but has rocket precision shot from long range. Playing style often compared to AlonsoQuick feet, vision, passing, rare scorer, but often spectacular long rangers. Dead ball specialist. Signed new contract in May 2009 |
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