Gianfranco Petris facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gianfranco Petris | ||
| Date of birth | 30 August 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Budoia, Kingdom of Italy | ||
| Date of death | 1 July 2018 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Trepalle, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1956 | Treviso | 40 | (11) |
| 1956–1958 | Triestina | 63 | (23) |
| 1958–1964 | Fiorentina | 166 | (43) |
| 1964–1965 | Lazio | 11 | (1) |
| 1965–1966 | Polisportiva Trani | 23 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 1958–1963 | Italy | 4 | (1) |
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Gianfranco Petris (born August 30, 1936 – died July 1, 2018) was a talented Italian footballer. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals for his team.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Gianfranco Petris had a long and exciting career playing for several football clubs in Italy. He started his journey in 1954.
Early Career Teams
Petris began his professional career with Treviso. After two years, he moved to Triestina, where he played for another two seasons.
Time at Fiorentina
His most famous time was with Fiorentina, a well-known club. He played there for six years, from 1958 to 1964. During his time at Fiorentina, he played in 166 games and scored 43 goals, showing he was a very important player for the team.
Later Clubs
After leaving Fiorentina, Petris played for Lazio for one season. He then finished his career at Polisportiva Trani in 1966.
Playing for Italy
Representing His Country
Besides playing for clubs, Gianfranco Petris also had the honor of playing for his country, Italy. This is a big achievement for any footballer.
He made his first appearance for the Italian national team in 1958. Between 1958 and 1963, he played in 4 international games and scored 1 goal for Italy.
Trophies and Awards
Fiorentina's Success
During his career, Gianfranco Petris achieved a major success with Fiorentina.
- Coppa Italia: 1960–61
The Coppa Italia is a very important annual football cup competition in Italy. Winning it means the team was the best in the country for that season's cup tournament.
