Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini joins Juan Mata and Mats Hummels in Common Goal campaign and will donate portion of wages to charity

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Giorgio Chiellini has become the latest to fly in the face of the stereotypical view of the spoiled brat footballer by joining the 'Common Goal' initiative.

Common Goal is a charity project which sees sportspeople donate a portion of their wages to football foundations across the world.

The Juventus defender becomes the fifth player to join the movement, following Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata, Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels, and American women's football stars Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan.

Giorgio Chiellini has become the latest footballer to join the 'Common Goal' initiative

Chiellini offered a portion of his wages to the movement, which funds footballing charities

The Italy international contacted the movement of his own accord, with his email to the charity being shared widely on social media. 

The 33-year-old wrote: 'Hello. I'm Giorgio Chiellini, player of Juventus. I'm interested to support your program and I would like to give my congratulations to Juan Mata for finding the time and having the idea to support through football people less lucky than us.

'I'm not interested in advertising, I want only to support a brilliant project. Sorry for my English. I try to make the best as possible! I wait for your answer about complete the registration. Bye, Giorgio.' 

Manchester United star Juan Mata and Bayern Munich's Mats Hummels are also members

Chiellini later released an official statement, saying he hoped donating a portion of his wages could help make a difference. 

He said: 'By joining Common Goal, I hope I can encourage the younger generation of players to think about social responsibility in their lives.

'As professional footballers, we are in a fortunate position compared to much of society. I think it's important we keep this in mind and try to support those less lucky than us where we can.

'This isn't really about my pledge to Common Goal. This is about all of us footballers giving back as a team. Individually our pledges might not change the world, but together we can make a real difference.'