Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne reveals an unexpected name for his football hero – Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero.
“I have always said, even if it upsets the Neapolitans, that my hero is Del Piero, because for me he was a great player and is a great man,” Insigne told Dugout.
“The first team I played for was Olimpia Grumese, then from there I went to Napoli. The first trophy I won was as best player in a youth tournament in Turin. The trophy was bigger than me! I was very proud.
Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne reveals an unexpected name for his football hero – Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero.
“I have always said, even if it upsets the Neapolitans, that my hero is Del Piero, because for me he was a great player and is a great man,” Insigne told Dugout.
“The first team I played for was Olimpia Grumese, then from there I went to Napoli. The first trophy I won was as best player in a youth tournament in Turin. The trophy was bigger than me! I was very proud.
“In the same year, I wasn’t picked up by Inter or Torino, as they said I was too short. I’m happy the way things panned out, because I made my dream come true by playing for Napoli.
“The first goal I scored for Napoli was against Parma at the San Paolo. The emotion I felt was indescribable, because for a Neapolitan to score his first goal at the Stadio San Paolo doesn’t happen every day.
“People say I am a very technical player, so I don’t have a specific trick I use more than others. I really like to get past the first man, cut inside and shoot.”