++ [ originally posted by Sergio ] ++
Well, and I know that you're going to laugh and say "Yeah right, where have I heard this before", but this kid reminds me very much of one Alex Del Piero. He's a little taller than Alex, and about 5-6 kb heavier, his build reminds me more of Zambrotta, but his playing style and flair are much more reminiscent of Del Piero.
Atalanta played a basic 4-3-3 system to start off with, and was usually smack dab in the middle on the attacking line, although, because of his ball skills I have seen him play both on the left and right side. Later on, as they were struggling, they switched to a 4-2-3-1, with him playing the lone striker, and that seemed to re-energize them down the stretch. To me , his best asset is his vision, and this is apparent when he plays as a support striker. Yes, he can score goals, although I don't think that he will be a 20-25 goal scorer in Serie A. You'll probably end up seeing him score in the vicinity of 15 goals, but will rack up a ton of assists and make things easier for everyone else on the pitch.
That's his biggest asset, the ability to create for others. There was a thread that was opened up about 6 months ago about him, and I had stated back then that Juve needs to sign this kid, ASAP.