Valentino Pugliese

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/valentino-pugliese

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Valentino Pugliese born?July 18, 1997
2. What nationality was Valentino Pugliese?Swiss
3. What was Valentino Pugliese's job?Professional Footballer
4. What is the playing position?Midfielder
5. Who is Valentino Pugliese?He is a Swiss professional soccer player born on July 18, 1997. He plays as a midfielder for his team.
6. What position does he play and why is it important?He plays as a midfielder, the player who connects defense and attack. Midfielders help control the game and create chances.

Professional Footballer: An athlete who plays soccer as a career, participating in competitive leagues and tournaments for remuneration.
Midfielder: A central player in soccer responsible for linking defense and attack, requiring versatility in passing, tackling, and ball control.
Tactical Framework: The strategic plan and formations employed by a team to achieve victory, with midfielders playing a key role in its execution.
Sports Science: The scientific study of sport and exercise, focusing on optimizing athletic performance and well-being through research and application.