Giuseppe Virgili facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 24 July 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Udine, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 10 June 2016 (aged 80) | ||
| Place of death | Florence, Italy | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1952–1954 | Udinese | 35 | (9) |
| 1954–1958 | Fiorentina | 101 | (55) |
| 1958–1960 | Torino | 56 | (30) |
| 1960–1962 | Bari | 35 | (9) |
| 1962–1965 | Livorno | 71 | (25) |
| 1965–1966 | Taranto | 6 | (0) |
| Total | 304 | (128) | |
| International career | |||
| 1955–1957 | Italy | 7 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Giuseppe Virgili was an Italian football player. He was born on July 24, 1935, in Udine, Italy. He played as a striker, which means he was a forward player whose main job was to score goals for his team. Virgili passed away on June 10, 2016, in Florence, Italy, at the age of 80.
Playing for Clubs
Giuseppe Virgili played for several football clubs during his career. He started his journey with Udinese. He then became well-known for playing with Fiorentina from 1954 to 1958. During his time at Fiorentina, he scored 55 goals in 101 games.
After playing for Fiorentina, he joined Torino. He also played for Bari, Livorno, and Taranto. In total, he played 304 club games and scored 128 goals.
Playing for Italy
Giuseppe Virgili also played for the Italian national team. He represented his country in 7 games between 1955 and 1957. During these matches, he scored 2 goals for Italy.
Later Life and Legacy
Giuseppe Virgili died in a hospital when he was 80 years old, after an illness. In 2013, he was honored by being added to the Fiorentina Hall of Fame. This shows how important he was to the club and its history.
