One of the best defenders of his generation: Who is Leonardo Bonucci?
Bonucci is known for his technique, ball-playing skills, tackling, and ability to play in a three-man or four-man defense. Leonardo Bonucci is one of the most important names in the history of Italy and Juventus...
Leonardo Bonucci was born on May 1, 1987, in Viterbo, Italy. Bonucci, now 35 years old, continues his career as a defender.
Bonucci's football career started with Inter Milan in 2005. Then he played on loan in teams such as Treviso and Pisa.
Bonucci, who was transferred to Bari in 2009, attracted attention with his defensive performance and was transferred to Juventus.
Bonucci, who played alongside Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli at Juventus, won the Serie A championship six times.
Bonucci, who was transferred to Milan in 2017, returned to Juventus one season later and won two more Serie A championships in a row.
Leonardo Bonucci Cavaliere (born 1 May 1987) is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe and the Italy national team. Considered one of the best defenders of his generation, Bonucci is known for his technique, ball-playing skills, tackling and his ability to play in either a three or four-man defence.
Bonucci, who plays for the Italian National Team in the international arena, has played in more than 120 national matches since 2010.
Bonucci won the Euro 2020 championship with Italy and won second place at Euro 2012 and third place medals at the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Individual Achievements
Bonucci, who was selected to the squad of the season in the UEFA Europa League, was named Footballer of the Year in Serie A and in the UEFA Team of the Year.
Bonucci, who was selected as Serie A Footballer of the Year in 2016, won many individual awards.
As of 2024, he plays for the Super League team Fenerbahçe.
Bonucci, who scored 30 goals and made 9 assists in 431 matches in Serie A, according to Opta data, his averages are as follows:
65.7% possession
47.2% accurate pass
86.9% pass
3.3 duel wins
56.7% double tackle
1.3 aerial balls won
2.4 total air balls
0.8 balls caught
70.1% possession
4.1 suspension
1.6 pass breaks
The Italian player received 77 yellow cards and 3 red cards.