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Bruno Conti

Conti with Roma in 1974
Personal information
Date of birth	(1955-03-13) 13 March 1955 (age 70)
Place of birth	Nettuno, Italy
Height	1.69 m
Playing position	Winger
Club information
Current club	Roma (head of youth development)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
1973–1991	Roma	402	(37)
1975–1976	→ Genoa (loan)	36	(3)
1978–1979	→ Genoa (loan)	32	(1)
Total		372	(41)
National team
1980–1986	Italy	37	(5)
Teams managed
1991–1992	Roma (Berretti)
1992–1993	Roma (Primavera)
2005	Roma (caretaker)
Honours Men's football Representing  Italy FIFA World Cup Winner 1982 Spain
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Bruno Conti (born 13 March 1955) is a famous Italian football player and manager. He is known for being one of the best Italian players ever in his position. He currently works as the head of the youth academy for AS Roma.

Conti played most of his career as a winger. This means he played on the sides of the field, helping to attack and score goals. He spent almost his entire club career with Roma, except for two short times when he played for Genoa.

He was a very important player for Roma. He helped them win a league title and five Coppa Italia cups. People even called him "The Mayor of Rome" because he was so loved.

On the international stage, he was a key part of the Italian team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup. He also played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

Early Life of Bruno Conti

Bruno Conti was born in Nettuno, a town near Rome, Italy. He grew up in a big family with six brothers and sisters. When he was young, he loved playing baseball. His father, Andrea, worked as a bricklayer.

Bruno Conti's Club Career

Conti played for Roma for almost his whole career. He joined their youth team in 1972. He made his first team debut in 1974 when he was 19 years old. Some scouts thought he was too small to be a top player, but he proved them wrong!

He had two short loan spells with Genoa in the 1970s. During one of these times, he helped Genoa win the Serie B title in the 1975–76 season.

At Roma, Conti famously wore the number 7 shirt. He became a star player on the right side of the field. He helped Roma win the Italian league title, known as the Scudetto, in the 1982–83 season. He also won the Coppa Italia five times with Roma.

In 1984, he helped Roma reach the final of the 1984 European Cup Final, a big European club competition. They lost to Liverpool in a penalty shootout. Conti also helped Roma reach another European final, the 1991 UEFA Cup Final, in his last season.

Because of his amazing performances, fans called him "The Mayor of Rome". In 2012, he was one of the first players to be added to the AS Roma Hall of Fame.

Bruno Conti's International Career

Conti first played for the Italian national team in 1980. He scored his first goal for Italy later that year. People often compared him to his older teammate, Franco Causio, because they played in a similar style.

Conti (crouched, second from left) with the Italy national team in 1982

Conti was a key player when Italy won the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He played in every single game of the tournament. He even scored a goal against Peru.

In the final against West Germany, Conti was incredible. He helped create Italy's second goal and set up the third goal with a brilliant run and pass. Italy won the final 3–1, winning their third World Cup title!

After the tournament, Pelé, one of the greatest footballers ever, said he thought Conti was the best player in the World Cup. Conti was so good that people nicknamed him "Mara-Zico," combining the names of two other famous players, Maradona and Zico.

Conti continued to play for Italy throughout the 1980s. He also played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He retired from international football after that tournament. In total, he scored 5 goals in 47 games for Italy.

Life After Playing Football

After he stopped playing, Bruno Conti stayed with Roma. He worked as a coach in the club's youth academy. In 2005, he became the first team coach for a short time when the previous coach left. This was special because World Cup winners like him didn't need a special coaching license back then.

He led Roma to the Coppa Italia final and helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup. After this, he went back to working with the youth teams. He is now in charge of Roma's Youth Sector.

In 2023, he even stepped in as acting head coach for one game because the main coach and assistant were suspended. Conti is also featured in the football video game FIFA 14 as part of a team of classic players.

Bruno Conti's Playing Style

Bruno Conti was known as a fantastic winger. He was one of the best players in the world during his time. Many people think he is one of Italy's greatest wingers ever.

Even though he was left-footed, he could play well on both sides of the field. He was quick, agile, and very creative. He was famous for his amazing dribbling skills, speed, and ability to pass the ball and make crosses. This made him excellent at setting up goals for his teammates.

He was also smart on the field, always finding the best positions. He could beat defenders with his speed and clever moves. Even though he didn't score a lot of goals himself, he had a powerful shot. Conti is remembered as one of the best players of his generation and a legend for Roma.

Bruno Conti's Family Life

Bruno Conti is married to Laura. They have two sons, Daniele and Andrea. Both of his sons also became professional football players. His grandson, Bruno Conti Jr., also plays football for Cagliari Primavera.

Bruno Conti's Achievements

Genoa

• Serie B: 1975–76

Roma

• Serie A: 1982–83
• Coppa Italia: 1979–80, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1985–86, 1990–91

Italy

• FIFA World Cup: 1982

Individual Awards

• Serie A Team of The Year: 1982
• AS Roma Hall of Fame: 2012
• Italian Football Hall of Fame: 2017

See also

In Spanish: Bruno Conti para niños