Francesco Janich facts for kids
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Janich with Bologna
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Francesco Janich | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Udine, Kingdom of Italy | ||
| Date of death | 2 December 2019 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Nemi, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Sweeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1958 | Atalanta | 38 | (0) |
| 1958–1961 | Lazio | 93 | (0) |
| 1961–1972 | Bologna | 294 | (0) |
| 1972–1973 | Lucchese | 23 | (0) |
| Total | 448 | (0) | |
| International career | |||
| 1962–1966 | Italy | 6 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Francesco Janich (born March 27, 1937 – died December 2, 2019) was an Italian footballer. He was known for playing as a sweeper. This position is a type of defender who "sweeps up" any loose balls or attacks that get past the main defenders.
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Francesco Janich: A Football Journey
Francesco Janich had a long and successful career in Italian football. He played for several well-known clubs. He also represented his country on the international stage. After his playing days, he continued to work in football.
Playing for Top Clubs
Janich began his club career in 1956. He played for Atalanta from 1956 to 1958. After that, he joined Lazio, playing there from 1958 to 1961.
His longest time was with Bologna, where he played from 1961 to 1972. He finished his playing career at Lucchese in 1972–73.
During his time, Janich won the Coppa Italia twice. He won it with Lazio in 1958 and with Bologna in 1970. He was also a key player when Bologna won the Serie A championship in the 1963–64 season.
Janich played in 448 matches during his career. Interestingly, he never scored a goal. He also set a record for playing many games without ever getting a red card. This shows he was a very disciplined player.
Playing for Italy
Francesco Janich also played for the Italy national football team. He earned six "caps," which means he played in six international matches for his country.
He was part of the Italian squad for two major tournaments. He played in the 1962 World Cup. He also played in the 1966 World Cup. Representing your country at the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer.
Life After Playing
After he stopped playing football, Janich moved into management roles. From 1972 to 1976, he was the general director at Napoli. He returned to Napoli for another period from 1978 to 1980.
In between his times at Napoli, he also worked as the general director for Lazio for one year. In these roles, he helped manage the club's operations.
See also
In Spanish: Francesco Janich para niños
