Enrico Albertosi facts for kids
Albertosi with Cagliari in 1973
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| Full name | Enrico Albertosi | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 2 November 1939 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Pontremoli, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1957–1958 | Spezia Calcio 1906 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1958–1968 | Fiorentina | 185 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1968–1974 | Cagliari | 177 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1974–1980 | Milan | 170 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1982–1984 | Elpidiense | 44 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 576 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1961–1974 | Italy | 34 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Enrico "Ricky" Albertosi is a famous Italian former goalkeeper. He was born on November 2, 1939. Many people think he is one of Italy's best goalkeepers ever.
Enrico had a very successful career playing for several top clubs in Italy. He won important titles with teams like Fiorentina, Cagliari, and Milan. He also played for the Italian national team. He helped Italy reach the final of the 1970 World Cup and was part of the team that won the 1968 European Championship.
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Playing for Clubs
Enrico Albertosi started his youth career at Spezia. He made his first professional appearance in Italy's top league, Serie A, when he was just 18 years old. This was on January 18, 1959, for Fiorentina.
Fiorentina Success
Albertosi played for Fiorentina until 1968. During his time there, he won several trophies. These included the Mitropa Cup in 1966 and the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1961. He also helped Fiorentina win the Coppa Italia twice, in 1961 and 1966.
Cagliari's Historic Win
After Fiorentina, Albertosi moved to Cagliari Calcio. He joined a strong team that included the legendary player Luigi Riva. In his second season with Cagliari, the team achieved something amazing. They won their first and only Scudetto (the Italian league championship) in the 1969–70 season. This was a huge moment for Cagliari fans.
Time at AC Milan
In 1974, Albertosi joined A.C. Milan. He played for Milan for six years. With Milan, he won another Serie A championship in the 1978–79 season. He also won another Coppa Italia in the 1976–77 season. He played 233 games for Milan, making him one of their top goalkeepers of all time.
Later Career
Enrico Albertosi faced a challenging period in his career due to a betting scandal in 1980. This led to him being suspended from playing for two seasons. After Italy won the 1982 World Cup, he was allowed to play again. He finished his career in 1984, playing for Elpidiense in a lower league. He was 44 years old when he retired. Overall, he played 532 games in Serie A, which is one of the highest numbers ever.
Playing for Italy
Albertosi made his first appearance for the Italian national team on September 15, 1961. This was in a friendly match against Argentina. His last game for Italy was in June 1972.
World Cup Appearances
Albertosi played in four World Cups for Italy.
- In England 1966, Italy was surprisingly knocked out early.
- In Mexico 1970, Albertosi was Italy's main goalkeeper. He played in all of Italy's matches. He was part of the famous "Game of the Century" against West Germany in the semi-final. Italy won that thrilling match 4-3.
- Italy then played in the 1970 World Cup Final but lost 4-1 to Brazil, finishing as runners-up.
- He was also part of the squad for the 1962 World Cup and the 1974 World Cup, though he didn't play in all games.
European Championship Win
Albertosi was also part of the Italian squad that won the 1968 European Championship. Even though he was a backup goalkeeper in that tournament, he was still a valuable member of the winning team. In total, he played 34 times for the national team.
Playing Style
Enrico Albertosi was known for being a very athletic and exciting goalkeeper. He had a lot of energy and was sometimes a bit unpredictable. People remember him for his quick reactions, speed, and amazing acrobatic saves. He could make spectacular stops that seemed impossible.
While he was a great player, he was also known for his fun-loving personality. Sometimes, this meant he wasn't always as serious as some coaches wanted. But his incredible talent and long career showed how good he truly was.
Achievements and Awards
Enrico Albertosi won many important titles during his career.
Club Trophies
- Fiorentina
- Coppa Italia: 1960–61, 1965–66
- UEFA Cup Winners' Cup: 1960–61
- Mitropa Cup: 1966
- Cagliari
- Serie A: 1969–70
- Milan
- Serie A: 1978–79
- Coppa Italia: 1976–77
International Trophies
- Italy
- FIFA World Cup: Runner-up in 1970
- UEFA European Football Championship: Winner in 1968
Individual Recognition
- Fiorentina Hall of Fame: 2018
See also
In Spanish: Enrico Albertosi para niños
