Sebastian Giovinco

Sebastian Giovinco was born January 26, 1987 and is an Italian footballer who plays for Canadian club Toronto FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), and the Italian national team as a forward. He was named 2015 MLS MVP.

An explosive and creative player on the ball, with excellent vision and technical skill, he is a free-kick specialist and capable of playing in several offensive positions. Due to his short stature, dynamic abilities and pace, Giovinco acquired the nickname formica atomica ("atomic ant," after the eponymous Hanna-Barbera character) during his time with Italian club Juventus, as well as during his stints on loan with Italian clubs Empoli and Parma; with Juventus, he won two Serie A titles. After moving to Toronto FC in 2015, he broke the league's record for most combined goals and assists in a season during his first year with the club, also helping Toronto to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in the club's history, and winning himself the MLS Golden Boot, the MLS Newcomer of the Year Award, and the MLS MVP Award.

At the International level, Giovinco has represented Italy at the 2008 Summer Olympics, UEFA Euro 2012; winning a runners-up medal, and at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup; winning a bronze medal.