Giovanni Galli ( Italian: Giovanni Galli ; April 29, 1958 , Pisa ) - Italian footballer , goalkeeper . The player of the national team of Italy in 1983-1986.
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Was born | April 29, 1958 (61 years) Pisa , Italy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Growth | 187 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Position | goalkeeper | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career
Club
Most of his career, from 1977 to 1986, Giovanni Galli was a player in the Fiorentina football club. After Florence, Galli played for Milan with which he won many trophies. Then there were "Napoli" , "Torino" and "Parma" . Total in Serie A played 496 matches. He ended his career in 1996 in the club of Series B " Lucchese ".
International
He was part of the Italian national team at the 1982 World Cup, but in all matches at the tournament, Dino Zoff played at the champion's goal. He made his debut for the Galli national team a year later on October 5, 1983 in a match with the Greek national team . At the next world championship in 1986, he was the main goalkeeper of the national team (played 4 matches).
Currently working as a sports director of the club "Verona" , as well as television and radio commentator.
Personal life
The son of Giovanni - Niccolò (1983-2001); also was a professional footballer. Killed as a result of a traffic accident at the age of 17 years.
Achievements
- Club
- Champion of Italy : 1987/1988
- Winner of the Super Cup of Italy (2): 1988, 1990
- Winner of the UEFA Champions Cup (2): 1988/1989, 1989/1990
- UEFA Super Cup Winner: 1989
- Intercontinental Cup Winner: 1989
- UEFA Cup Winner: 1994/1995
- In the national team
- 1982 World Champion
- Member of the 1980 European Championship
- Member of the 1986 World Cup