quick, technically gifted, and agile player, with noted dribbling skills, balance, acceleration, and excellent ball control; these characteristics allow him to beat opponents, hold up the ball with his back to goal or in tight spaces, and create space for teammates, despite his lack of strong physical attributes. Although he is capable of scoring goals, he is also adept creating chances for his teammates, possessing good link-up play as well as notable playmaking skills, and he is known for his vision, creativity, and his passing and striking ability with either foot, despite being naturally right footed. Furthermore, he is highly regarded for his ability to bend the ball, as well as his accuracy and ball delivery from free kicks, and is considered to be a set piece specialist in the media, as several of his goals have come from dead ball situations; he is also effective at scoring from penalties. Due to his short stature, dynamic abilities and pace, Giovinco acquired the nickname formica atomica ("atomic ant", after the eponymous Hanna-Barbera character) in his youth. A versatile attacker, Giovinco is capable of playing in several offensive positions, and he is usually deployed in a free role as a second striker, behind or off of another forward, although he is also capable of playing as a winger, on either flank, or in a deeper playmaking role in the centre of the pitch, as a creative attacking midfielder; he has also been used in a more offensive, central role, as a main striker, or even as a false 9. In 2015, Giovinco was named one of the 100 best footballers in the world by The Guardian, FourFourTwo, and L'Équipe. Personal life In May 2013, Sebastian and his partner Sharj Milano celebrated the birth of their first child, Jacopo; the couple have been in a relationship since 2007. Their daughter Alma was born in Toronto in August 2016. Giovinco features in EA Sports' FIFA video game series; he appeared on the cover of the MLS custom edition of FIFA 16. Seba has made Toronto his adopted home, having played for TFC. In 2022, Giovinco joined Juventus' Toronto Academy as part of their coaching staff. Career statistics Club International Scores and results list Italy's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Giovinco goal. Honours Juventus Primavera Torneo di Viareggio: 2005 Campionato Nazionale Primavera: 2005–06 Supercoppa Primavera: 2006 Coppa Italia Primavera: 2007 Juventus