Mario Balotelli

Mario Balotelli is one of the most talented and controversial players of his generation. Born in Palermo but raised in Brescia, the Italian striker born to a Ghanaian family was adopted by the Balotelli family in childhood. Discovered by Inter Milan, he shone at Manchester City and had his greatest moment for the Italian national team at Euro 2012, when he scored two goals in the semifinal against Germany.