Andrea Pirlo: Baggio Jr

Andrea Pirlo, Italian former football player, who had a chance to played in New York City is today's legend player. The reason why I named title as Baggio Jr is because of relationship between Pirlo and former Italian football player Roberto Baggio.

In 2001, Pirlo's transfer to Brescia drew him and his idol Baggio together. The chance that they met there formed Pirlo as "Regista" with Baggio DNA.

Regista:

In association football, a playmaker is a player who controls the flow of the team's offensive play, and is often involved in passing moves which lead to goals, through their vision, technique, ball control, creativity, and passing ability.

Picture from All Soccer Planet.com

His style of play influenced by Baggio is usually described as composure in possession, and drew praise for his touch, technique, balance, close control, and dribbling ability, as well as his flair and creativity in free kick is gorgeous.