BORN: 9tH NOVEMBER 1974
HEIGHT: 173 cm
WEIGHT: 73 Kg
PLACE OF BIRTH: Conegliano(TV) Italy
POSITION: FORWARD
SERIE A DEBUT: 12-9-93 (Foggia-Juventus 1-1)
NATIONAL CAPS: 16
NATIONAL GOALS: 7
PREVIOUS TEAMS: Padova Youth team
WAGE: £4 million a year.
SPONSOR: ADIDAS
HONOURS:
Italian National Championship title
1994/95, 1996/97, 1997/98
UEFA Champions Cup
1995/96
European Supercup
1996/97
Toyota Cup
1996/97
Italian Cup
1994/95
Italian Supercup
1995/96
INTERVIEW WITH DEL PIERO (culled from adidas.com)
When did you start playing football?
I was 8 years old.
What three qualities best define you as a player?
Fantasy, bravery and determination
Fill in the blank: "I have a reputation for being a _______ player."
I have a reputation for being a "fanciful" player.
Rate your fitness when you first joined Juventus on a scale from 1-10.
6.
Rate your fitness now.
7
What is your favourite football stadium?
The San Siro in Milan and the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid.
Other than football, what other sports are you fanatical about?
Basketball, tennis and volleyball.
Favourite NBA teams?
Chicago Bulls and LA Lakers.
Describe your training routine.
Practice every day. Plus strength training three times a week
When you're really drained, what have you found to be the best recovery food?
Pasta.
Who will win the World Cup in 1998?
Italy
