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Gianpiero Marini

Gianpiero Marini - FC Internazionale Milano
Personal information
Date of birth	(1951-02-25) 25 February 1951 (age 74)
Place of birth	Lodi, Italy
Height	1.76 m
Playing position	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)
National team
1980–1983	Italy	20	(0)
Teams managed
1994	Internazionale
1997	Como
1997–1999	Cremonese
1999–2000	Como
2001	Italy B
Honours Men's football Representing  Italy FIFA World Cup Winner 1982 Spain
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

Gianpiero Marini (born 25 February 1951) is a famous Italian former professional football manager and player. He played as a midfielder.

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). He spent 11 seasons with Inter, winning a Serie A title and two Coppa Italia cups.

He also played for the Italian national team 20 times between 1980 and 1983. He was a key member of the team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup.

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, Cremonese, and the Italy B side.

Playing Career Highlights

Marini was born in Lodi, Italy. Fans sometimes called him Malik. He played 256 matches in Italy's top league, Serie A, scoring 10 goals.

Throughout his career, he played for several teams:

• Fanfulla
• Varese
• Reggina
• Triestina

His most important time was with Internazionale Milano. With Inter, he helped the team win the Serie A title in the 1979–80 season. He also won two Coppa Italia cups with Inter in 1978 and 1982.

International Success

Marini played for the Italian national team 20 times between 1980 and 1983.

He was part of the Italian team that won the 1982 FIFA World Cup. This made him a World Champion! He played in five matches during that amazing tournament.

How Marini Played

Gianpiero Marini was a very effective and determined player. Even if he wasn't the most graceful player, he was known for his strength and hard work.

He was a defensive midfielder. This means he helped protect his team's goal and then started attacks. He was good at understanding the game, being in the right place, and stopping opponents' plays. He 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 fighting spirit on the field. Besides his skills, he was known for playing for a long time and for being a leader with a good sense of humor in the locker room.

Coaching Career

After retiring as a player, Marini became a coach. He managed Internazionale during the second half of the 1993–94 season. He took over from another coach, Osvaldo Bagnoli.

As Inter's coach, he led them to win the UEFA Cup in 1994. This was a big achievement, even though the team struggled a bit in the league that year.

Marini also coached other teams:

• Como (twice: 1997; 1999–2000)
• Cremonese (1997–99)
• The Italy B national team (2001)

Life After Football

After his coaching career, Gianpiero Marini worked as a financial broker. He also enjoys playing the guitar and singing in his free time.

Awards and Trophies

As a Player

Club Honors

Inter

• Serie A: 1979–80
• Coppa Italia: 1977–78, 1981–82

International Honors

Italy

• FIFA World Cup: 1982

As a Coach

Inter

• UEFA Cup: 1993–94

See also

In Spanish: Giampiero Marini para niños

• List of UEFA Cup winning managers