M. Battistini

M. Battistini wears the number 7 shirt for Virtus, an unusual squad number for a defender that hints at the modern, attack-minded role he plays. His style is built on reading the game early and stepping out of the defensive line to break up opposition moves before they develop. Rather than relying on brute strength, Battistini uses anticipation and clean footwork to win possession, then looks immediately to play forward passes that bypass midfield. This makes him a distinctive presence i...