Alberto Aquilani

Who is Alberto Aquilani?

Alberto Aquilani is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Fiorentina and the Italian national team. Aquilani is a central midfielder who can operate as a playmaker or as an attacking midfielder.

Aquilani began his career at Roma and, after a brief loan spell at Triestina, returned to the Serie A club where he became a regular in the Roma side during the 2005–06 season. During the following season, he suffered a thigh injury and was ruled out for several months. He moved to Liverpool for the start of the 2009–10 season but in August 2010, having received only limited playing time at Anfield, he joined Juventus on loan until the end of the 2010–11 season. Aquilani returned to Liverpool at the end of the season as Juventus did not take up their purchase option. He went on loan again in 2011, playing for Milan for the 2011–12 season.

Internationally, Aquilani has represented Italy at youth level and at Euro 2008. He made his full international début in November 2006 in a 1–1 draw against Turkey.