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Pirlo Wins Award For The Second Consecutive Time

Juventus midfielder Andrea has been named Serie A’s best player for the second successive season.

Pirlo was named Serie A’s player of 2012/13 at Monday’s Gran Gala del Calcio, organised by the Association of Italian Footballers (ACI).

The 34 year old and Juventus team-mates Andrea Barzagli, Giorgio Chiellini and Arturo Vidal were selected in the team of the season, voted by the Italian top-flight’s players, coaches, referees, current and former Italy coaches and selected journalists.

Speaking after receiving the award, he valued the award because of his colleagues, who voted for him.

“They do the same job as me and they see better than anybody else what happens on the pitch.” Pirlo said.

Juventus boss Antonio Conte, who led La Vecchia Signora to a second consecutive Scudetto, was again named best coach.