Antonio Juliano facts for kids
Juliano in 1974
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| Full name | Antonio Juliano | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 26 December 1942 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Naples, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 13 December 2023 (aged 80) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Naples, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1956–1962 | Napoli | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1962–1978 | Napoli | 394 | (26) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1978–1979 | Bologna | 15 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 409 | (28) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1966–1974 | Italy | 18 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Antonio Juliano (born December 26, 1942 – died December 13, 2023) was a famous Italian football player. He played as a midfielder, often called a "playmaker." This means he was great at creating chances for his team to score goals. People admired his strong leadership, amazing ball control, and excellent passing skills. He was also known for his vision on the field and his stamina.
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Club Career Highlights
Antonio Juliano spent most of his football career playing for Napoli. He was with the club from 1962 to 1978. During his time there, he helped Napoli win some important trophies.
In 1966, his team won the Coppa delle Alpi, which was a European club competition. Later, in 1976, they won the Coppa Italia, a major Italian cup competition. They also won the Anglo-Italian League Cup in the same year.
After many successful years with Napoli, he played one final season. He joined Bologna for the 1978–79 season. He helped Bologna avoid being moved down to a lower league. Antonio Juliano retired from playing football in 1979.
Playing for Italy
Antonio Juliano also played for the Italy national football team. He represented his country 18 times between 1966 and 1974. He was part of the Italian team that won the European Championship in 1968. This was a huge achievement for Italy.
He also joined the Italian squad for three World Cup tournaments. These were in 1966, 1970, and 1974. Even though he was part of the team, he only played in one World Cup match. This was the final match of the 1970 World Cup against Brazil. He came on as a substitute in that game.
Life After Playing Football
After retiring as a player, Antonio Juliano returned to Napoli. This time, he took on a different role. He became a sporting director for the club. In this job, he helped bring new players to the team.
He was responsible for signing Ruud Krol in 1980. Four years later, in 1984, he oversaw the signing of the legendary player Diego Maradona. Maradona joined Napoli from Barcelona. These signings helped Napoli become a very strong team.
Trophies and Awards
Antonio Juliano won several important trophies during his career.
Club Trophies
- Napoli
- Coppa Italia (1): 1975–76
- Anglo-Italian League Cup (1): 1976
- Coppa delle Alpi (1): 1966
International Trophies
- Italy
- UEFA European Championship (1): 1968
- FIFA World Cup Runner-up: 1970
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio Juliano para niños
