Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Alberto Gilardino , Cavaliere Ufficiale OMRI ( born 5 July 1982 ) is an Italian World Cup-winning footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Fiorentina and the Italian national team .
Simplified: Alberto Gilardino ( born 5 July 1982 ) is an Italian football player . He plays for Fiorentina and Italy national team .