A warrior.

Don't let the angelic face fool you! Alessio Tacchinardi was a real fighter.

He would never back down in a tough game and in fact relished it.

A tireless pillar in front of the defence, but more than just a ruthless defensive midfielder.

In addition to his physicality and competitive spirit, Tacchinardi had a geometrically perfect ability to read the game, making him a complete midfielder and crucial to the team's success.