Position: Forward
Born: 21.11.79
Club: Udinese

Few outside of Italy had heard of Vicenzo Iaquinta until a couple of years ago but when Udinese earned a place in the UEFA Cup for the 2003/04 season, the goals started to flow.

Iaquinta, formerly of Castel di Sandro, bagged 13 league goals in the 2004/05 season and propelled Udinese into fourth place and a Champions League qualifying spot.

He scored goals in both legs of the qualifier against Sporting and contributed six goals in seven Champions League appearances.

Iaquinta is committed striker with a powerful shot on both feet. He is a big aerial threat and tracks back to defend when necessary.

He became a fixture in the Italy squad for the World Cup qualifying campaign and has attracted the attention of Europe's top clubs.