*1984 IT, Rome
Alberto Aquilani ([alˈbɛrto akwiˈlaːni]; born 7 July 1984) is an Italian professional footballer who plays for Sporting CP and the Italian national team. Aquilani is a central midfielder who can operate as a playmaker or as an attacking midfielder, and even as a wing-back.Internationally, Aquilani has represented Italy at youth level, and also at Euro 2008, the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup with the senior Italian team. He made his full international début in November 2006 in a 1–1 draw against Turkey.