Andrea Pirlo may have hung up his boots for good back in 2017, but the classy Italian maestro - who celebrates his 43rd birthday today - is still fondly remembered as one of the greatest players to ever grace the global stage.
Pirlo enjoyed a remarkable 22-year career and graced some of the biggest clubs in Europe, including AC Milan and Juventus. During his time in the game Pirlo pretty much won it all, including two Champions League crown's and the World Cup back in 2006.
The silky midfielder saw out his playing days in the MLS for New York City FC before he was lured back to the Allianz Arena for a stint in the dugout, adding another Serie A title to his glittering resume; only this time as Juve's head coach. Here, Mirror Football takes a look back at what some of his former colleagues have had to say about Pirlo's wizardry...
