I like to think of myself as a director, on the pitch and in life - Andrea Pirlo

About Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo (born 19 May 1979) is an Italian former professional footballer who last played for American club New York City FC in Major League Soccer and the Italy national team. Pirlo is a free-kick specialist, who is usually deployed as a deep-lying playmaker in midfield for both his club and national sides, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever exponents of this position, due to his vision, ball control, creativity and passing ability.