Claim: Giampaolo Pazzini is a professional footballer.

Giampaolo Pazzini -LRB- -LSB- dʒamˈpaolo patˈtsini -RSB- ; born 2 August 1984 in Pescia -RRB- , nicknamed Il Pazzo -LRB- The Madman -RRB- by his fans , is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Hellas Verona and formerly for the Italian national team , representing his nation at the 2010 FIFA World Cup . Throughout his club career , he has only played for teams in Italy , previously playing for Atalanta , Fiorentina , Sampdoria , Internazionale and Milan . He is well known for his eye for goal and movement off the ball , especially in the penalty area , as well as his excellent ability to score headed goals .