Usually, Del Piero plays as a supporting-striker and occasionally between the midfield and the strikers(in the hole), known in Italy as the "Trequartista" position. He is not the tallest of forwards, but is certainly one of the more creative attacking players in the world, often choosing wit, finding another player, rather than playing as a traditional "goal poacher."[5]
Del Piero is renowned for his deadly finishing, and the ease in which he dribbles past defenders. He is an expert in dead-ball situations as he is among the world's best freekick takers and is a penalty specialist (as evident in the 2006 world cup final shootout).[6]
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 4 May 2007. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 10 April 2007. * Appearances (Goals)