Player: Demetrio Albertini
Corrected Key Facts
- Demetrio Albertini is an Italian former professional footballer, not Albanian.
- He was born on February 23, 1971, in Besana in Brianza, Italy.
- Albertini was a central/defensive midfielder best known for his time at AC Milan (1991–2002; plus later spells), and he represented the Italy national team.
Club Career (highlights)
- AC Milan (youth and senior): Broke into Milan’s first team in the early 1990s and was a key player through the 1990s, winning multiple Serie A titles and the 1993–94 UEFA Champions League.
- Later clubs included Atlético Madrid (loan, 2002–03), Lazio (2003–04), and Atalanta (2004–05) before retiring.
International Career
- Italy national team: Albertini earned 79 caps for Italy between 1991 and 2002, scoring 3 goals.
- Major tournaments: He played at UEFA Euro 1996 and Euro 2000 (Italy reached the final in 2000), and at the 1994 FIFA World Cup (Italy finished runners-up).
Playing Style
- Deep-lying playmaker: Renowned for vision, passing range, control of tempo, and set-piece delivery.
- Leadership: Often captained club and youth national teams; highly respected for tactical intelligence and consistency.
Honors (selected)
- UEFA Champions League: 1993–94 (with AC Milan)
- Serie A titles: Multiple with AC Milan during the 1990s
- UEFA Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup and domestic cups among other honors
Post-retirement
- Albertini has been involved in football administration and sporting roles and has appeared as a pundit and commentator.
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