Gianluca Pessotto is a former football player. A former Italian international, he spent the majority of his career with Juventus F.C. and is now head of its youth system. Pessotto was a correct, hard-working, and tactically versatile player, who was able to play as a full back or as a central or wide midfielder on either flank, but preferably on the left side, despite being right-footed. He was also used as a center back on occasion, due to his man-marking ability. After his retirement, Pessotto remained at Juventus as a member of the coaching staff. He is currently the Sporting Director of the youth academy. Pessotto was given the nickname "Il Professorino" by the fans, due to his glasses, his interest in literature, and as he was able to obtain a law degree during his career. 

August 11th, 1970 in Latisana (Age 54)