Angelo Di Livio facts for kids
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Di Livio in Italy colours, 2018
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| Full name | Angelo Di Livio | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 26 July 1966 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rome, Italy | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | 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) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1995–2002 | Italy | 40 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Angelo Di Livio (born on July 26, 1966) is a former Italian footballer. He played as a midfielder or a wing-back. Di Livio played for many Italian clubs during his career. He became very well-known while playing for Juventus. With Juventus, he won several important titles in Italy and internationally. He also played for the Italian national team. He took part in two FIFA World Cups and two UEFA European Championships. He even reached the final of UEFA Euro 2000.
During his time as a player, people called him soldatino, which means "toy soldier". His teammate Roberto Baggio gave him this nickname. It was because Di Livio was not very tall and had a special way of running up and down the side of the field.
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Angelo Di Livio's Club Career
Angelo Di Livio was born in Rome, Italy. He started his football journey with Roma in 1984. He didn't play any games for Roma in his first season. After that, he played for several other teams. These included Reggiana (1985–86), Nocerina (1986–87), Perugia (1987–89), and Padova (1989–93).
Success with Juventus
From 1993 to 1999, Di Livio played for Juventus. He was a very important player for the team. He was known for his endless running and great passes. During this time, Juventus was one of the best teams in football history. With Juventus, he won three Italian league titles, called scudetti. These were in 1995, 1997, and 1998.
He also won the UEFA Champions League in 1996. This is one of the biggest club competitions in Europe. Other trophies he won with Juventus include:
- Two Italian Supercups (1995, 1997)
- One Coppa Italia (Italian Cup)
- The UEFA Supercup in 1996
- The Intercontinental Cup in 1996
Time at Fiorentina
In 1999, Di Livio moved to Fiorentina. He became the captain of the team. He led them to win the Coppa Italia in the 2000–01 season.
In 2002, Fiorentina faced a big problem. The club went bankrupt and had to restart as Florentia Viola in a lower league, Serie C2. Di Livio showed how loyal he was by being the only player to stay with the team. He played through the lower divisions of Italian football. He helped the team climb back up to Serie A in 2004. He finally retired from playing after the 2004–05 season.
Angelo Di Livio's International Career
Di Livio played 40 games for the Italian national team. He represented Italy in several major tournaments:
- Euro 96
- The 1998 FIFA World Cup
- Euro 2000, where Italy finished second
- The 2002 FIFA World Cup
His first game for Italy was on September 6, 1995, against Slovenia. His last game was on June 18, 2002, against South Korea. At Euro 1996, he helped set up a goal in Italy's first game against Russia. For the Italian team, he was often used to help protect a lead when the team was winning. This helped them secure many victories.
Angelo Di Livio After Retirement
After he stopped playing football, Angelo Di Livio became a coach. He worked in the youth system of AS Roma. He coached young players there.
Angelo Di Livio's Playing Style
Angelo Di Livio was known as a quick, energetic, and reliable player. He was very good at adapting to different roles on the field. He usually played on the right side of the field. However, he could play on either side. He could be a wide midfielder, a full-back, or a wing-back. He was good with both feet. He could also play in the middle of the field as a box-to-box or defensive midfielder.
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 tough and professional. He was good at marking opponents and sending accurate crosses into the box. He could run forward to attack and also run back to defend. This made him a very effective player on the wing throughout his career.
Angelo Di Livio's Family Life
Angelo Di Livio has a son named Lorenzo. Lorenzo is also a footballer. He came up through the Roma youth system and currently plays for Latina. Angelo's daughter, Alessia, is a music producer and DJ. She performs under the name ADIEL.
Honours and Achievements
Angelo Di Livio won many titles during his career:
Club Honours
- Juventus
- Serie A: 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98
- Coppa Italia: 1994–95
- Supercoppa Italiana: 1995, 1997
- UEFA Champions League: 1995–96
- UEFA Super Cup: 1996
- Intercontinental Cup: 1996
- Fiorentina
- Coppa Italia: 2000–01
- Serie C2: 2002–03
- Perugia
- Serie C2: 1987–88
International Honours
- Italy
- UEFA European Championship runner-up: 2000
Individual Awards
- ACF Fiorentina Hall of Fame: 2023
See also
In Spanish: Angelo Di Livio para niños
