Fernando De Napoli facts for kids
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| Full name | Fernando De Napoli | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 March 1964 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Chiusano di San Domenico, Italy | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Avellino | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1982–1983 | Rimini | 31 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 1983–1986 | Avellino | 73 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1992 | Napoli | 176 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 1992–1994 | A.C. Milan | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1994–1997 | Reggiana | 58 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 347 | (13) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1984–1986 | Italy U-21 | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1992 | Italy | 54 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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Fernando De Napoli is a former Italian professional footballer. He was born on March 15, 1964. He played as a midfielder during the 1980s and 1990s.
He is most famous for playing with Napoli. There, he helped the team win four major trophies in four seasons. This was between 1986 and 1990. Later, he joined Milan and won many more trophies. He also played for the Italian national team. He represented Italy in two FIFA World Cup tournaments. These were in 1986 and 1990. He also played in the UEFA Euro 1988 competition.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Early Career and Avellino
De Napoli started his football journey with Rimini Calcio. This team played in Serie C, which is a lower division in Italy. He played there for one year. After that, in 1983, he moved to Avellino. This club was in Serie A, Italy's top football league. He stayed with Avellino for three years.
Success with Napoli
In 1986, De Napoli joined S.S.C. Napoli. This was a very special time for the club. De Napoli often played in the midfield with Salvatore Bagni. He helped protect the defense. He also supported the team's star player, Diego Maradona.
During his six years in Naples, De Napoli won many titles.
- He won the scudetto (the Italian league title) in 1987 and 1990.
- He won the Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) in 1987.
- He won the UEFA Cup (a European club competition) in 1989.
- He also won the Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Supercup) in 1990.
Time at Milan and Reggiana
In 1992, De Napoli moved to A.C. Milan. He continued to win trophies there.
- He won the scudetto again in both 1993 and 1994.
- He also won another Supercoppa Italiana in 1993.
- In 1994, he won the UEFA Champions League. This is the biggest club competition in Europe.
Even though he won many titles, he did not play very often for Milan. He only played in nine league games over two seasons. In July 1994, De Napoli joined Reggiana. He played for them until 1997, when he stopped playing football professionally. After retiring, he joined Reggiana's coaching staff. He worked there until 2005.
Playing for Italy
Representing the National Team
Fernando De Napoli played his first game for the Italian national team, known as the Azzurri, on May 11, 1986. This game was a 2-0 win against China. It was played in Naples.
Overall, he played 54 games for Italy between 1986 and 1992. He scored one goal for his country. This goal came against Argentina in 1987. De Napoli was part of the Italian team that played in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also played in UEFA Euro 1988 and the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Italy reached the semi-finals in both the 1988 European Championship and the 1990 World Cup.
How He Played Football
Midfield Role and Skills
De Napoli was a very flexible and skilled midfielder. He usually played as a central midfielder or a defensive midfielder. His main job was to win the ball back from opponents. He would then pass it to his more creative teammates. He was also good at making long, accurate passes. Sometimes, he even played on the wing.
He was a fast, hard-working, and tough player. He had good technique. He was especially known for his great stamina. He was also very good at marking other players. This helped him stop the other team's attacks. Then, he could quickly move the ball from defense to attack.
De Napoli also had a powerful and accurate shot from far away. He was known for running forward with the ball from deeper parts of the field. Because of his tough and fighting style of play, Napoli fans called him "Rambo." Besides his skills, he was also known for being fair and professional. He often led his teammates by setting a good example.
Trophies and Awards
Club Honours
- Napoli
- Serie A (Italian League) - Winner: 1986–87 and 1989–90.
- Runner-up: 1987–88 and 1988–89
- Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) - Winner: 1986–87
- Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Supercup) - Winner: 1990
- UEFA Cup (European Club Competition) - Winner: 1988–89
- Milan
- Serie A (Italian League) - Winner: 1992–93 and 1993–94
- Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Supercup) - Winner: 1993
- UEFA Champions League (Europe's Top Club Competition) - Winner: 1993–94
Other Awards
- Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 1991. This is a special award given by the Italian government.
Images for kids
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This medal represents the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
See also
In Spanish: Fernando De Napoli para niños
