Aldo Olivieri facts for kids
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| Full name | Aldo Olivieri | ||
| Date of birth | 2 October 1910 | ||
| Place of birth | San Michele Extra, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 5 April 2001 (aged 90) | ||
| Place of death | Lido di Camaiore, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1929–1933 | Hellas Verona | 99 | (0) |
| 1933–1934 | Padova | 8 | (0) |
| 1934–1938 | Lucchese | 121 | (0) |
| 1938–1942 | Torino | 81 | (0) |
| 1942–1943 | Brescia | 32 | (0) |
| 1943–1946 | Viareggio | 4 | (0) |
| Total | 345 | (0) | |
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| 1936–1940 | Italy | 24 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1950–1952 | Inter Milan | ||
| 1952–1953 | Udinese | ||
| 1953–1955 | Juventus | ||
| 1958–1959 | Triestina | ||
| 1959–1960 | Hellas Verona | ||
| 1967–1968 | Casertana | ||
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Aldo Olivieri (born October 2, 1910 – died April 5, 2001) was a famous Italian football player. He was best known as an amazing goalkeeper from 1931 to 1943. After his playing career, he became a successful manager (coach) for many teams.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Aldo Olivieri was born in San Michele Extra, a town near Verona, Italy. He started his football journey playing for different teams.
He played for clubs like Hellas Verona, Lucchese, and Brescia. These teams competed in Serie B, which is Italy's second-highest football league.
Later, he moved to Torino, a team in Serie A. Serie A is the top football league in Italy, where the best teams play.
Playing for Italy's National Team
Aldo Olivieri also played for the Italy national football team. This is where he achieved his biggest success.
In 1938, he was the goalkeeper for the Italian team that won the 1938 FIFA World Cup. This is one of the most important football tournaments in the world. Winning it made him a true football legend!
Aldo's Unique Playing Style
Aldo Olivieri was known for being a very brave and exciting goalkeeper. People thought he was one of Italy's best goalkeepers ever.
He was very athletic and could jump incredibly well to stop shots. He had super quick reflexes and was very smart on the field. He was also famous for rushing out of his goal area to stop opposing players, almost like an extra defender. This skill earned him the nickname il Gatto Magico, which means "the Magic Cat" in Italian. He was also great at punching the ball away from danger.
Later Life and Legacy
Aldo Olivieri passed away in Lido di Camaiore, Italy, when he was 90 years old. He is remembered as a key player in Italy's football history, especially for his role in the 1938 World Cup win.
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International Achievements
- Italy
