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 (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| Avellino | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1984–1986 | Italy U-21 | 16 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1986–1992 | Italy | 54 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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Fernando De Napoli (born on March 15, 1964) is a famous Italian former professional footballer. He played as a midfielder during the 1980s and 1990s. He is best known for his time with Napoli. There, he helped the team win many important trophies between 1986 and 1990. He also played for Milan and represented Italy in two FIFA World Cups.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Starting His Football Journey
Fernando De Napoli started his football career at Rimini Calcio. This was a team in Serie C, a lower division in Italy. He played there for one year.
In the summer of 1983, he moved to Avellino. This club played in Serie A, which is 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. He often played in midfield with Salvatore Bagni. De Napoli helped protect the defense, allowing star player Diego Maradona to create goals.
During his six years in Naples, De Napoli and Napoli won many titles:
- The Italian league title (scudetto) in 1987 and 1990.
- The Coppa Italia (Italian Cup) in 1987.
- The UEFA Cup (a big European competition) in 1989.
- The Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Supercup) in 1990.
Time at AC Milan
In 1992, Fernando De Napoli signed with A.C. Milan. He won more trophies there, even though he did not play in many games.
With Milan, he won:
- The Italian league title (scudetto) in 1993 and 1994.
- Another Supercoppa Italiana in 1993.
- The UEFA Champions League (Europe's biggest club competition) in 1994.
He played only nine league games in his two seasons with Milan.
Finishing His Career at Reggiana
In July 1994, De Napoli moved to Reggiana. The team was in Serie A at that time. He played for Reggiana until 1997. After that, he stopped playing professional football. He then joined Reggiana's coaching staff until 2005.
Playing for Italy
Representing His Country
Fernando De Napoli played his first game for the Italian national team on May 11, 1986. Italy won 2-0 against China in that match. Overall, he played 54 games for Italy between 1986 and 1992. He scored one goal for his country against Argentina in 1987.
Major Tournaments
De Napoli was part of the Italian squad for several big tournaments:
- The 1986 World Cup.
- UEFA Euro 1988.
- The 1990 World Cup.
Italy reached the semi-finals in both Euro 88 and the 1990 World Cup.
How He Played
Skills and Style
Fernando De Napoli was a very flexible and skilled midfielder. He usually played as a central or defensive midfielder. His main job was to win the ball back from opponents. He then passed it to his more creative teammates. He was also good at making long passes. Sometimes, he even played on the wing.
He was known for being:
- Quick and hard-working.
- Tenacious (meaning he never gave up).
- Good at tackling and marking opponents.
- Able to move the ball quickly from defense to attack.
He also had a powerful and accurate shot from far away. He was known for running forward with the ball from deep positions. Napoli fans gave him the nickname "Rambo" because of his tough playing style. Besides his skills, he was also known for being fair and professional. He was a great example for his teammates.
Awards and Trophies
Club Achievements
- 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 - Winner: 1988–89
- Milan
- Serie A (Italian League) - Winner: 1992–93 and 1993–94
- Supercoppa Italiana (Italian Supercup) - Winner: 1993
- UEFA Champions League - Winner: 1993–94
Special Recognition
- 5th Class / Knight: Cavaliere Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana: 1991
See also
In Spanish: Fernando De Napoli para niños
