Lido Vieri facts for kids
Vieri c. 1970
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| Date of birth | 16 July 1939 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Piombino, Italy | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1954–1957 | Torino | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1957–1969 | Torino | 275 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1957–1958 | → Vigevano (loan) | 31 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1969–1976 | Inter Milan | 140 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1976–1980 | Pistoiese | 63 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 499 | (0) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1963–1968 | Italy | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1980–1981 | Pistoiese | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1981–1982 | Siracusa | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1982–1983 | Massese | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1983–1986 | Juve Stabia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1986–1987 | Massese | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Carrarese | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1988–1989 | Juve Stabia | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Torino | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Torino | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Torino | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Lido Vieri was an Italian professional football player and manager. He was born on July 16, 1939. Vieri played as a goalkeeper, which is the player who tries to stop the ball from going into the goal. He was part of the Italy national team that won the European Championship in 1968. He also helped Italy reach the final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup in 1970.
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Playing for Clubs
Lido Vieri played for several famous football clubs during his career. He spent many years with Torino. He also played for Inter Milan and Pistoiese.
Big Wins with Clubs
Vieri helped his teams win important trophies.
- With Torino, he won the Coppa Italia in the 1967–68 season. This is a major cup competition in Italy.
- With Inter Milan, he won the Serie A title in the 1970–71 season. Serie A is the top football league in Italy.
Playing for Italy
Lido Vieri played four matches for the Italian national team between 1963 and 1968. He was a very important player for his country.
European Championship Success
In 1968, Italy hosted and won the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship. Vieri was a backup goalkeeper for the team. This means he was ready to play if the main goalkeepers, Dino Zoff and Albertosi, needed a break or got injured.
World Cup Finalist
Vieri was also part of the Italian team that went to the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Italy played very well and reached the final match. Even though they didn't win the final, getting to the World Cup final is a huge achievement in football.
Vieri's Playing Style
Lido Vieri was known as one of the best Italian goalkeepers of his time. He was quick, strong, and very reliable.
What Made Him Great
- Strong and Consistent: Vieri was a very consistent player, meaning he performed well almost every game.
- Leader on the Field: He was an aggressive and vocal goalkeeper. This means he would shout instructions to his defenders and take charge of his penalty area.
- Amazing Saves: He was known for his athleticism and making spectacular saves. He was brave and would rush out quickly to collect the ball from attackers.
- Award Winner: In the 1962–63 season, Vieri won the "Premio Combi" award. This award was given to the best goalkeeper in Serie A.
Honours and Achievements
Lido Vieri achieved many great things in his football career.
- Torino
- Coppa Italia: 1967–68
- Inter Milan
- Serie A: 1970–71
- Italy
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1970
- UEFA European Football Championship: 1968
See also
In Spanish: Lido Vieri para niños
