Alessandro Altobelli Football player

Alessandro Altobelli (born 28 November 1955 in Sonnino, Latina) is a former professional Italian footballer, who played as a forward, and who won the 1982 World Cup with Italy. Nicknamed Spillo ("Needle") for his slender build, Altobelli was a prolific goalscorer, and he became one of the greatest and most effective Italian striker of the late 1970s and 1980s. A well rounded centre-forward, he excelled in the air due to his heading and acrobatiic ability; he was also a fast and opportunistic player with good technique and an accurate shot. Altobelli is currently the all time top scorer in the Coppa Italia, with 56 goals in 93 appearances.