New Delhi: Gennaro Gattuso is not just a playmaker but also a destroyer of the opposition's defence with his incisive runs and thundering shots.
Gattuso is tenacious and aggressive, sometimes overstepping the line.
A favourite with Milan fans due to his enthusiasm and willingness to shake-up opposition playmakers, he has the ability to keep things under control in the midfield with simple but effective passing.
He has blossomed under the current Italian coach, Marcello Lippi.
The Italian midfielder started his career with Perugia and made his breakthrough at Rangers in Scotland, winning a league title and a Scottish Cup.
As he developed into a fine midfielder, Gattuso's aggression on the pitch earned him the nickname ‘Ringhio’ (growl).
After returning to Italy he earned a transfer to AC Milan, where he matured into an industrious force in the Rossoneri midfield, equally comfortable in a central role or on the right wing.
With Milan, he won the 2003 UEFA Champions League as well as the 2004 Serie A title.
Gattuso played at the 2000 Olympic Football Tournament and in the successful UEFA European U-21 Championship-winning side in 2000 before starring for the Azzurri at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2004.
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