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What age is Chiellini? The incredible record he broke with Italy at the Euro 2021

By Alexis Almosnino

Giorgio Chiellini kept all the news, after breaking a new record with his team. In this way, and with 14 appearances, he became the player with the most appearances in the history of the Euro Cup.

Giorgio Chiellini kept all the news, after breaking a new record with his team. In this way, and with 14 appearances, he became the player with the most appearances in the history of the Euro Cup.

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Giorgio Chiellini broke all records in this Euro Cup, starting as a starter in the Italian National Team. It is that the defender became the outfield player with the most games in the Squadra Azzurra in continental competition. If the eternal captain was missing something, it was to continue breaking records at 36, when many already considered him retired at this point, or at least playing in leagues and less demanding tournaments.

With his presence in the initial defensive line, by the second date of the contest, the Juventus player reached his 14th meeting in the tournament of nations and climbed to the top of the historical table of the Azzurri.

From this appearance against the Swiss, the experienced footballer, 36, surpassed Antonio Cassano, Alessandro Del Piero and Paolo Maldini, all with 13 appearances. However, the one who remains as a pursuer (13) and with whom, precisely, he shared behind on the day, is Leonardo Bonucci, the only one of the closest in activity.

How old is Giorgio Chiellini?

Giorgio Chiellini is 36 years old. His aniversary is on August 14.

Giorgio Chiellini: How many games did he play for his national team?

Giorgio Chiellini played continuously for his national team between 2004 and the present. In these 17 years he played a total of 109 games, and scored 8 goals.

Giorgio Chiellini: How many games did he play for Juventus?

Giorgio Chiellini came to Juventus in 2005 from Fiorentina. Since then, he has played 535 games and scored 36 goals.

 


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