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 (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1954–1957 | Torino | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1963–1968 | Italy | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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Medal record
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Lido Vieri is a famous Italian former football player and manager. He was born on July 16, 1939. Vieri played as a goalkeeper and was known for his amazing saves.
He achieved great success with the Italy national team. He helped Italy win the European Championship in 1968. Two years later, he was also part of the team that finished second at the 1970 FIFA World Cup.
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Lido Vieri's Club Journey
Lido Vieri played for several important football clubs during his career. He spent many years with Torino, where he became a well-known player. He also played for Inter Milan and Pistoiese.
Winning Trophies with Clubs
Vieri won some big trophies with his teams. With Torino, he helped them win the Coppa Italia in the 1967–68 season. This is a major cup competition in Italy.
Later, when he played for Inter Milan, he won the Serie A title in the 1970–71 season. Serie A is the top football league in Italy, so winning it is a huge achievement.
Playing for the Italian National Team
Lido Vieri also represented his country, Italy, on the international stage. He played four matches for the Italy national team between 1963 and 1968.
European and World Cup Success
Vieri was an important part of the Italian squad, even if he wasn't always the starting goalkeeper. He was a backup keeper during Italy's victory in the 1968 UEFA European Football Championship. This tournament was held in Italy, making the win even more special.
He was also part of the team that reached the final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. Although Italy finished as runners-up, it was a fantastic achievement for the team.
How Lido Vieri Played
Lido Vieri was considered one of the best Italian goalkeepers of his time. He was known for being quick and physically strong. He was also very consistent in his performances.
His Goalkeeping Skills
Vieri was an elegant and brave goalkeeper. He was famous for his acrobatic saves, which often looked spectacular. He was also very athletic and could rush quickly off his goal line to collect the ball.
He was good at handling crosses and commanded his penalty area well. In 1963, he won the "Premio Combi" award. This award was given to the best goalkeeper in Italy's top league, Serie A.
Trophies and Awards
Here are the main trophies Lido Vieri won during his career:
Torino
- Coppa Italia: 1967–68
Inter Milan
- Serie A: 1970–71
Italy
- UEFA European Football Championship: 1968
- FIFA World Cup runner-up: 1970
See also
In Spanish: Lido Vieri para niños
