Marino Perani facts for kids
Angelo Castronaro (left) and Marino Perani (right) 1970
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marino Perani | ||
| Date of birth | 27 October 1939 | ||
| Place of birth | Ponte Nossa, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 18 October 2017 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Bologna, Italy | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Atalanta | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1956–1958 | Atalanta | 31 | (6) |
| 1958–1959 | Bologna | 25 | (3) |
| 1959–1960 | Padova | 28 | (8) |
| 1960–1974 | Bologna | 296 | (61) |
| 1974–1975 | Toronto Metros-Croatia | 8 | (1) |
| Total | 388 | (79) | |
| International career | |||
| 1966 | Italy | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marino Perani (born October 27, 1939 – died October 18, 2017) was a famous Italian football player and manager. He played as a forward, often on the wing. This means he played closer to the opponent's goal, usually on the side of the field. He was known for his speed and ability to cross the ball. Perani spent most of his playing career with Bologna, where he became a club legend.
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Playing for Clubs
Marino Perani was born in Ponte Nossa, Italy. He started his football journey in the youth system of Atalanta. Later, he joined the senior team. Perani played for several Italian teams. These included Bologna and Padova.
He joined Bologna in 1958. This is where he spent most of his career. He played for Bologna for 15 seasons. He stayed with the team until the 1973–74 season. He had a short break away during the 1959–60 season.
Perani first found it hard to get a starting spot at Bologna. There were many other good players. But he soon became a key player. He took over the role on the right side of the field. He worked well with another winger, Ezio Pascutti.
Together, they helped Bologna win the Serie A title. This was during the 1963–64 season. Perani even helped set up a goal in a big game. This was a 2–0 win against Inter. This win helped Bologna claim the league title.
In total, he played 322 games for Bologna. He scored 70 goals for the club. He also won two Coppa Italia titles with Bologna. Perani finished his playing career in 1975. He played for Toronto Metros-Croatia in North America. Overall, he scored over 80 goals in his career.
Playing for Italy
Marino Perani also played for the Italy national football team. He played 4 games for Italy in 1966. He scored 1 goal for his country.
He was part of the Italian team for the 1966 FIFA World Cup. This big tournament was held in England. Italy was knocked out in the first round. They lost a famous game to North Korea.
How He Played
Perani was a small, smart, and hard-working player. He was a right winger. He was good at seeing the whole field. He could send accurate crosses to his teammates. He also had a powerful long-distance shot. He was known for covering a lot of ground on his side of the field. Sometimes, his performance could be a bit up and down. But he often made a big difference in games.
Coaching Career
After he stopped playing, Perani became a coach. He worked for his old club, Bologna. He coached the team's youth players. He also coached the main senior team in the late 1970s.
Personal Life
Marino Perani was married to Liliana Innocenti from 1961 until her death in 2001. In 2014, Perani got married again. He was 75 years old. He married Anna Ciano, a business woman from Bologna.
Honours
Player
- Bologna
- Mitropa Cup: 1961
- Serie A: 1963–64
- Coppa Italia: 1969–70, 1973–74
- Anglo-Italian League Cup: 1970
Coach
- Parma
- Serie C1 (Girone A): 1983–84
See also
In Spanish: Marino Perani para niños
