Franco Causio facts for kids
Franco Causio
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| Date of birth | 1 February 1949 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Lecce, Italy | ||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m | ||||||||||||
| Playing position | Right winger | ||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | ||||||||||
| 1964–1965 | Lecce | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1965–1966 | Sambenedettese | 13 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1966–1968 | Juventus | 1 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1968–1969 | Reggina | 30 | (5) | ||||||||||
| 1969–1970 | Palermo | 22 | (3) | ||||||||||
| 1970–1981 | Juventus | 304 | (49) | ||||||||||
| 1981–1984 | Udinese | 83 | (11) | ||||||||||
| 1984–1985 | Inter | 24 | (0) | ||||||||||
| 1985–1986 | Lecce | 26 | (3) | ||||||||||
| 1986–1988 | Triestina | 64 | (5) | ||||||||||
| – | Total | 570 | (76) | ||||||||||
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| 1972–1983 | Italy | 63 | (6) | ||||||||||
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Franco Causio, born on February 1, 1949, is a famous Italian former football player. He is best known for winning the 1982 FIFA World Cup with Italy. Franco started his career at his hometown club, Lecce. He then became a star player for Juventus for many years in the 1970s and 1980s.
People called him "The Baron" because he played with great style. He was also known for being well-mannered and fair. Many consider him one of Italy's best wingers ever.
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Early Life and Career Start
Franco Causio was born in Lecce, a city in Apulia, Italy. When he was 17 years old, he joined the famous football club Juventus.
Playing for Different Clubs
Before becoming a regular player for Juventus, Franco spent some years playing for other teams. He played in Serie B, which is Italy's second-highest football league. During this time, he played for Reggina and Palermo.
In 1970, he returned to Juventus. He stayed with the club for 11 years. During this time, he wore the number 7 jersey. He played alongside many famous players. These included Roberto Bettega, Dino Zoff, and Gaetano Scirea.
Success with Juventus
Franco Causio had a very successful time at Juventus. He helped the team win the Italian league title six times. This championship is called the scudetto. He also won the Coppa Italia, which is Italy's main cup competition. In addition, he won the UEFA Cup, a big European club competition.
In the 1972–73 season, Juventus reached the final of the European Cup. This was Europe's top club competition. They also made it to the Intercontinental Cup final that same year. Juventus almost won three major trophies that season.
Later Club Career
After winning his sixth scudetto with Juventus in 1981, Franco Causio moved to Udinese. He played there for three years. At Udinese, he played alongside the famous Brazilian star, Zico.
After Udinese, he played for Inter. Then, he joined his hometown team, Lecce, in 1985. This was Lecce's first time playing in Serie A. Franco Causio finished his long career playing for Triestina in Serie B. He retired at the age of 39.
Playing for Italy
Franco Causio first played for the Italian national team on April 29, 1972. This was a match against Belgium. He was part of the Italian squad for the 1974 FIFA World Cup and the 1978 FIFA World Cup. In 1978, Italy finished in fourth place.
He also represented Italy at the 1980 UEFA European Championship. This tournament was held in Italy. The team again finished in fourth place. Most famously, Franco Causio was a key member of the Italian team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup. This was a huge victory for Italy.
How Franco Causio Played
Franco Causio was known as one of the best Italian players of his time. He was often a wide midfielder on the right side of the field. He could also play in other midfield positions. Sometimes, he played as an offensive playmaker.
He was a creative, quick, and elegant player. He had excellent dribbling skills. He was also very good at crossing the ball accurately. Besides his amazing ball control, he was fast and worked very hard. He had great stamina, which helped him cover the field well. This meant he could help his team both in attack and defense.
Awards and Trophies
Franco Causio won many important titles during his career.
Juventus
- Serie A (6): 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1980–81
- Coppa Italia: 1978–79
- UEFA Cup: 1976–77
Italy
Individual Awards
- Sport Ideal European XI: 1976
- Serie A Team of The Year: 1982
- Guerin d'Oro: 1982
Images for kids
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Causio playing for Juventus in 1973.
See also
In Spanish: Franco Causio para niños
