Gianpiero Marini facts for kids
Gianpiero Marini - FC Internazionale Milano
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| Date of birth | 25 February 1951 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Lodi, Italy | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| Fanfulla | ||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 1968–1969 | Fanfulla | 19 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1969–1970 | Varese | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1970–1972 | Reggina | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1971–1972 | Triestina | 25 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 1972–1975 | Varese | 89 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1975–1986 | Internazionale | 375 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 523 | (17) | ||||||||||||||
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| 1980–1983 | Italy | 20 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||
| 1994 | Internazionale | |||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Como | |||||||||||||||
| 1997–1999 | Cremonese | |||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Como | |||||||||||||||
| 2001 | Italy B | |||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Gianpiero Marini was born on February 25, 1951. He is a former Italian football manager and player. He played as a midfielder, which is a player who helps both attack and defense.
Marini was known as a strong and hard-working defensive midfielder. He played for several Italian clubs during his career. His most famous time was with Internazionale, often called Inter Milan. With Inter, he won a major league title called Serie A and two Coppa Italia cups. He played for Inter for 11 seasons.
Gianpiero Marini also played for the Italian national team. He played 20 games for Italy between 1980 and 1983. He was part of the team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup, which is one of the biggest football tournaments in the world.
After his playing career, Marini became a football manager. He coached Internazionale and won the UEFA Cup with them in 1994. He also managed other teams like Como and Cremonese.
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Playing Career: A Midfielder's Journey
Gianpiero Marini was born in Lodi, Italy. Fans sometimes called him Malik. During his career, he played 256 matches in Italy's top league, Serie A, and scored 10 goals.
He played for several teams, including Fanfulla, Varese, Reggina, and Triestina. His most important time was with Internazionale Milano.
Winning Titles with Inter Milan
With Inter Milan, Marini achieved great success. He helped the team win the Serie A title, also known as the "Scudetto," in the 1979–80 season. This is the championship for the best team in Italy.
He also won two Coppa Italia titles with Inter. These cup victories happened in 1977–78 and 1981–82. The Coppa Italia is a national cup competition in Italy.
International Success: World Cup Champion
Gianpiero Marini played for the Italian national team 20 times. He played for his country between 1980 and 1983.
His biggest achievement with the national team was being part of the squad that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup. This made him a World Champion. He played in five matches during that successful tournament.
Marini's Playing Style: The "Pirate"
Gianpiero Marini was known for his effective and determined playing style. Even though he might not have been the most graceful player, he was very efficient.
He was especially known for his strength, hard work, and smart thinking on the field. He had good vision and could position himself well to stop opponents' attacks. Then, he would help his team start their own attacks. He played as a holding midfielder or a deep-lying playmaker.
Marini was also known for his powerful and accurate shots from far away. His teammates sometimes called him "Il Pirata" (the pirate) or "Malik" because of his tough and fighting spirit on the field. Beyond his skills, he was known for playing for a long time and for being a leader with a good sense of humor. He was a key person in the team's locker room.
Coaching Career: UEFA Cup Victory
After his playing days, Gianpiero Marini became a football coach. He managed Internazionale during the second half of the 1993–94 season.
During this time, he led Inter to win the UEFA Cup in 1994. This was a big European club competition victory. He also coached Como twice (in 1997 and from 1999–2000). He also managed Cremonese from 1997 to 1999 and the Italy B team in 2001.
Life After Football
After his coaching career, Gianpiero Marini started a new path. He became a financial broker, which means he helps people with their money and investments. He also enjoys playing the guitar and singing in his free time.
Achievements and Awards
Gianpiero Marini achieved several important honors during his career as both a player and a coach.
Player Honors
Club Achievements
Inter
- Serie A: 1979–80
- Coppa Italia: 1977–78, 1981–82
International Achievements
Italy
Coach Honors
Inter
- UEFA Cup: 1993–94
See also
In Spanish: Giampiero Marini para niños
- List of UEFA Cup winning managers
