1. Andrea Poli started his career in Serie B with his native club Treviso.
17 Facts About Andrea Poli
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Andrea Poli was part of the Primaverasquad that won the Campionato Nazionale Primavera.
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Andrea Poli made 32 appearances playing as a central midfield playmaker and managed three assists.
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The next season Andrea Poli played less due to injuries and lack of form in Sampdoria side that endured a disastrous season.
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On 29 August 2011, Andrea Poli joined Internazionale on a season-long loan, with Inter having the option to buy him permanently in 2012.
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Andrea Poli made his UEFA Champions League proper debut against Olympique de Marseille.
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Andrea Poli made 37 appearances in all competitions in his first season with the Rossoneri.
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Andrea Poli managed two goals and four assists in what was a promising start to his Milan career.
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Andrea Poli was purchased outright by Milan on 9 June 2014.
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On 23 July 2021, Andrea Poli signed a three-year deal with Turkish Super Lig club Antalyaspor.
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On 7 February 2024, Andrea Poli signed with Serie C club Pro Sesto.
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Andrea Poli was in the squad at the 2008 U-19 European Championships, where he scored two goals in the first round.
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Andrea Poli was initially included in Italy's 31-man preliminary squad for the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, but excluded from the final 23-man squad.
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Andrea Poli mainly operates as an offensive-minded central midfielder, known as the "mezzala" role, in Italy, due to his ability to assist his team both offensively and defensively, although he can be deployed as an attacking midfielder, or even as a defensive midfielder in front of the back-line; he has been fielded as a full-back on occasion.
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Andrea Poli has been described as a versatile, energetic player, with good technical and creative qualities, which make him capable of starting attacking plays after winning back the ball.
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Andrea Poli possesses an eye for goal due to his accurate striking ability from distance.
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Andrea Poli has been praised for his stamina, work-rate, and ability to read the game, as well as his tactical intelligence and discipline.