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Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian former professional footballer known as a centre-back, best remembered for his long career with Juventus and the Italy national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back. He is best remembered for his long career with Juventus and the Italy national team, winning major domestic honours with Juventus and being part of Italy's UEFA Euro 2020-winning squad. After retiring as a player, he moved into football leadership roles, including positions with Juventus and Los Angeles Football Club.

Club career

Chiellini developed in Italian football and is best known for his long spell at Juventus, where he played from 2005 to 2022. During his time at Juventus, he became one of the club's most recognised defenders, winning multiple Serie A titles, Coppa Italia trophies, and Supercoppa Italiana honours. His club career also included a later stint with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.

International career

Chiellini represented Italy from 2004 to 2022, making more than 100 appearances and serving as captain in his later years. His international honours include victory at UEFA Euro 2020 and a runners-up finish at UEFA Euro 2012.

Playing style

Chiellini was a left-footed centre-back known for strong defending, leadership, and consistency. His reputation was built on positioning, aerial ability, and organizational skill at the back.

Post-playing career

After ending his playing career, Chiellini moved into football administration and club leadership. Publicly listed roles include positions with Juventus and Los Angeles FC.

Key facts

  • Chiellini played as a defender, mainly as a centre-back.
  • He spent most of his club career with Juventus, where he became one of the club's most recognised defenders.
  • With Juventus, he won multiple Serie A titles, Coppa Italia trophies, and Supercoppa Italiana honours.
  • He represented Italy from 2004 to 2022 and was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2020.
  • He announced his retirement from playing in December 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Giorgio Chiellini?
Giorgio Chiellini is an Italian former professional footballer who played mainly as a centre-back and is best known for his time at Juventus and with Italy.
Which clubs did Chiellini play for?
His senior career included Juventus and Los Angeles FC.
What position did Chiellini play?
He played as a centre-back.
Did Chiellini win a major international trophy?
Yes. He was part of Italy's squad that won UEFA Euro 2020.
When did Chiellini retire from playing?
He announced his retirement from professional playing in December 2023.

References

  1. Juventushttps://www.juventus.com/en/club/corporate-governance/leadership-team/giorgio-chiellini
    Supports: Biographical details, Juventus career, Italy national team career, post-retirement roles
  2. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.com/giorgio-chiellini/profil/spieler/29260
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, position, nationality, clubs, and career statistics
  3. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_Chiellini
    Supports: Post-retirement Juventus role and career overview
  4. Wikipediahttps://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_Chiellini
    Supports: Italy career dates, captaincy, and retirement context
  5. Wikipediahttps://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgio_Chiellini
    Supports: Major honours with Juventus including league, cup, and supercup titles