Julie Piga
Julie Piga
Julie Piga is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender. She represented France at youth level before switching to Italy at senior level.
Julie in numbers
224
Appearances
16
Goals
4
Trophies
Julie Piga
AC Milan
She was born in Lyon, but she describes Roccasecca, in Lazio, as being “at heart” her home because that is where her father’s family comes from.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
One of her fondest childhood memories is celebrating Italy’s 2006 World Cup win on the streets of Lyon.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
She did not wait to be approached about Italy; she contacted the FIGC herself to make the switch.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
Football was a family affair from the start, with her father, brother and sister all supporting Italy at home.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
Her big brother was her first football reference point, and she followed his example into the game very early.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
As a child, she played with boys and primary-school friends in Feyzin before moving to Chaponnay Marennes at 12 and then joining Lyon’s U14 setup.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
A serious injury in November 2018 slowed her progress, but she rebuilt her career through Grenoble and then Fleury.
Julie Piga
AC Milan
Andrea Pirlo and Fabio Cannavaro were her childhood idols, and she even named her dog Pirlo after the midfielder.
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