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Angelo Di Livio
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Di Livio in Italy colours, 2018
Personal information
Full name Angelo Di Livio
Date of birth (1966-07-26) 26 July 1966 (age 58)
Place of birth Rome, Italy
Height 1.73 m
Playing position Midfielder, wing-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1984–1985 Roma 0 (0)
1985–1986 Reggiana 13 (0)
1986–1987 Nocerina 31 (1)
1987–1989 Perugia 72 (4)
1989–1993 Padova 138 (13)
1993–1999 Juventus 186 (3)
1999–2005 Fiorentina 169 (8)
Total 609 (29)
National team
1995–2002 Italy 40 (0)
Honours
Representing  Italy
Association football
UEFA European Championship
Silver 2000
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Angelo Di Livio is a famous Italian former footballer. He was born on July 26, 1966. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defense. He also played as a wing-back, running up and down the side of the field.

Angelo Di Livio played for many Italian clubs, especially Juventus and Fiorentina. He won many important titles with Juventus. He also played for the Italian national team in big tournaments like the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship. He even reached the final of the UEFA Euro 2000.

During his career, people called him soldatino, which means "toy soldier" in Italian. His teammate Roberto Baggio gave him this nickname. It was because Angelo was not very tall, stood up straight, and ran quickly along the side of the field like a little soldier.

Angelo Di Livio's Club Career

Angelo Di Livio started his football journey in Rome, his hometown. He began with the club Roma in 1984. He didn't play any games for them in his first season.

Playing for Different Clubs

After Roma, Di Livio played for several other teams. These included Reggiana (1985–86), Nocerina (1986–87), Perugia (1987–89), and Padova (1989–93). He gained a lot of experience playing for these clubs.

Success with Juventus

From 1993 to 1999, Angelo Di Livio played for Juventus. This was a very successful time for him and the club. He was known for his endless running and great passes from the side of the field. He helped Juventus win many important trophies.

With Juventus, he won the Italian League title (called Scudetto) three times: in 1995, 1997, and 1998. He also won the UEFA Champions League in 1996, which is a huge European club competition. Other wins included two Italian Supercups (1995, 1997), one Coppa Italia (1995), the UEFA Supercup (1996), and the Intercontinental Cup (1996).

Time with Fiorentina

In 1999, Di Livio moved to Fiorentina. He became the team's captain and led them to win the Coppa Italia in 2001.

In 2002, Fiorentina faced a big problem: the club went bankrupt. It had to restart as a new team, Florentia Viola, in a lower league called Serie C2. Angelo Di Livio showed how loyal he was by being the only player to stay with the team. He helped them climb back up through the Italian football leagues. They eventually returned to Serie A in 2004. He retired from playing after the 2004–05 season.

Angelo Di Livio's International Career

Angelo Di Livio played 40 games for the Italian national team. He represented Italy in major tournaments.

Playing for Italy

He played in the Euro 96 tournament, the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000, and the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Italy finished second in Euro 2000.

His first game for Italy was on September 6, 1995, against Slovenia. His last game was on June 18, 2002, against South Korea. In Euro 1996, he helped set up a goal for his teammate Pierluigi Casiraghi in a game against Russia. For the national team, he was often used to help protect a lead when Italy was winning.

After Retirement from Football

After he stopped playing football, Angelo Di Livio became a coach. He worked with young players in the AS Roma Youth System.

Angelo Di Livio's Style of Play

Angelo Di Livio was known as a quick, energetic, and reliable player. He could play in many different positions on the field.

His Role on the Field

He usually played on the right side of the field. He could be a wide midfielder or a wing-back. He was good with both feet, so he could play on either side. He could also play in the middle of the field as a box-to-box or defensive midfielder.

Strengths as a Player

Even though he wasn't the most naturally skilled player, he was very consistent and smart. He was known for his speed, stamina, and hard work. He was also very strong, even though he wasn't very tall. Di Livio was praised for his determination, professionalism, and how well he could mark other players. He was also good at sending crosses into the penalty area. He could run forward to attack and also run back to defend, which made him a very effective player.

Angelo Di Livio's Family

Angelo Di Livio has a son named Lorenzo Di Livio. Lorenzo is also a footballer and plays for Latina. Angelo's daughter, Alessia, is a music producer and DJ. She is known by her stage name ADIEL.

Endorsements

Angelo Di Livio is still a popular figure today. In 2011, he became a "Brand ambassador" for the company SKS365's brand planetwin365. This means he helped promote their products.

Honours and Awards

Angelo Di Livio won many important titles during his career.

Juventus

Fiorentina

Perugia

  • Serie C2: 1987–88

Italy National Team

Individual Awards

  • ACF Fiorentina Hall of Fame: 2023 (He was added to Fiorentina's Hall of Fame)

Orders

Images for kids

  • Cavaliere OMRI BAR

    The symbol for the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

See also

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