Luca Antonini is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is best known for his five–season stint at A.C. Milan, for which he played from 2008 until 2013. During that time, he made 111 appearances for the club in all competitions, scored one goal, and won the 2010–11 Serie A title as the team's starting left back.
Antonini in 2008
Antonini (right) and Marouane Chamakh of Arsenal in action for the Emirates Cup 2010
Antonini in action for A.C. Milan in 2012
Antonini with Robinho
Ignazio Abate is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a full-back. He is currently the head coach of AC Milan's under-19 side. On early stage deployed as a winger, he was also capable of playing as a wide midfielder or as a wing-back, and was even used as a centre-back on occasion; he was renowned for his stamina, quick sprints, and ability to make attacking runs down the right flank. In his prime, he was considered one of the fastest players in the top leagues of European football.
Abate with Italy in 2012
Abate playing for Milan against Arsenal.
Abate (left) in action for Italy against England in the quarter-final of UEFA Euro 2012
Abate warming up with AC Milan