Alessandro Altobelli: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alessandro Altobelli (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandro altoˈbɛlli]; born 28 November 1955) is a former professional Italian footballer who played as a forward, and who won the 1982 World Cup with Italy. Nicknamed Spillo ("Needle") for his slender build, Altobelli was a prolific goalscorer and regarded as one of the greatest and most effective Italian strikers of the late 1970s and 1980s. Altobelli is currently the all-time top scorer in the Coppa Italia, with 56 goals in 93 appearances, and the ninth-highest scoring Italian player in all competitions, with almost 300 career goals.
Quick facts about Alessandro Altobelli
- Full name: Alessandro Altobelli
- Born: 1955-11-28
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q346945
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Who is Alessandro Altobelli?
Alessandro Altobelli (Italian pronunciation: [alesˈsandro altoˈbɛlli]; born 28 November 1955) is a former professional Italian footballer who played as a forward, and who won the 1982 World Cup with Italy.
What nationality is Alessandro Altobelli?
Alessandro Altobelli is Italy.
When was Alessandro Altobelli born?
Alessandro Altobelli was born on 1955-11-28.
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