Comunardo Niccolai facts for kids
Niccolai in the 1969–70 A.C. Cagliari Calcio season
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| Full name | Comunardo Niccolai | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 December 1946 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Uzzano, Italy | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | c.2 July 2024 (aged 77) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Pistoia | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre back | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1963–1964 | Torres | 22 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1964–1976 | Cagliari | 218 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 1976–1977 | Perugia | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1977–1978 | Prato | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 251 | (4) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1970 | Italy | 3 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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Comunardo Niccolai was a famous Italian footballer. He played as a defender. Niccolai was born on December 15, 1946, in Uzzano, Italy. He passed away on July 2, 2024, at the age of 77.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Comunardo Niccolai was a strong and tough player. He played as a centre-back, which is a defender who plays in the middle of the field. He started his football career in 1963 with a team called Torres.
Time with Cagliari Calcio
In 1964, Niccolai joined Cagliari Calcio. He played for this team for many years, until 1976. During his time with Cagliari, he helped them win their only Serie A championship in 1970. This was a very big achievement for the club. He played 218 matches in Serie A, which is Italy's top football league.
Later Club Career
After leaving Cagliari, Niccolai played for Perugia in 1977. He finished his playing career there. Niccolai is also remembered for sometimes scoring "own goals." An own goal happens when a player accidentally kicks the ball into their own team's net. This made him a very memorable player!
Playing for Italy
Niccolai also played for the Italy national football team. He made three appearances for his country in 1970.
1970 FIFA World Cup
He was part of the Italian team that played in the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Italy finished as runners-up in that tournament, which means they came in second place. Niccolai played in Italy's first match against Sweden. However, he got injured during that game and could not play in the rest of the tournament.
After His Football Career
After he stopped playing football, Comunardo Niccolai continued to work in the sport. He worked for the Italian Football Federation. His job was to be a scout for the national team, looking for new talented players. He also coached young players for the Cagliari under-18 team.
Awards and Achievements
Comunardo Niccolai achieved some great things during his football career.
Club Honours
- Cagliari
- Serie A: 1969–70 (Winner)
International Honours
- Italy
- FIFA World Cup: 1970 (Runner-up)
See also
In Spanish: Comunardo Niccolai para niños
