Giorgio Puia facts for kids
Puia in 1970
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| Date of birth | 8 March 1938 (age 87) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Gorizia, Italy | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Defender | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 195?–1958 | Pro Gorizia | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1958–1960 | Triestina | 32 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 1960–1963 | L.R. Vicenza | 81 | (19) | |||||||||||||
| 1963–1972 | Torino | 250 | (10) | |||||||||||||
| Total | 363 | (36) | ||||||||||||||
| National team | ||||||||||||||||
| 1962–1970 | Italy | 7 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| Teams managed | ||||||||||||||||
| 1974–1975 | Ivrea | |||||||||||||||
| 1976–1977 | Biellese | |||||||||||||||
| 1983–1984 | Latina | |||||||||||||||
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Giorgio Puia (born March 8, 1938) is a former Italian football player. He was a defender and later became a manager.
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Playing Days: A Football Star
Giorgio Puia had a long and successful career playing football. He was known for his strong defense on the field.
Starting His Journey
Puia began his club career with A.S. Pro Gorizia. After that, he played for U.S. Triestina Calcio. These were his early teams where he developed his skills.
Time with Big Clubs
Later, Puia moved to Vicenza. He then spent many years playing for Torino. He played for Torino from 1963 to 1972, which was a big part of his career.
Playing for Italy: The National Team
Giorgio Puia also had the honor of playing for the Italy national football team. Representing your country is a very special achievement for any athlete.
Representing His Country
He played 7 games for Italy between 1962 and 1970. His first game for Italy was on November 11, 1962, against Austria. His last game was on May 10, 1970, against Portugal.
World Cup Adventure
Puia was part of the Italian team for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Italy played very well in that tournament. They reached the final match, which was a huge accomplishment. However, they lost to Brazil with a score of 4–1.
Achievements and Trophies
During his time as a player, Giorgio Puia helped his teams win important trophies.
Winning with Torino
With the club Torino, Puia won the Coppa Italia twice. The Coppa Italia is a major football cup competition in Italy. Torino won it in the 1967–68 season and again in the 1970–71 season.
Life After Playing: A Manager
After he stopped playing, Giorgio Puia became a football manager. He coached several teams, sharing his experience and knowledge.
Coaching Different Teams
Puia managed teams like A.S.D. Calcio Ivrea, Biellese, and Latina. This allowed him to stay involved in the sport he loved.
