Mauro Bellugi facts for kids
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Mauro Bellugi with Inter Milan in 1972
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Mauro Bellugi | ||
| Date of birth | 7 February 1950 | ||
| Place of birth | Buonconvento, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 20 February 2021 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Milan, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.83 m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1969–1974 | Inter Milan | 90 | (1) |
| 1974–1979 | Bologna | 93 | (0) |
| 1979–1980 | Napoli | 30 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Pistoiese | 20 | (0) |
| Total | 233 | (1) | |
| National team | |||
| 1972–1980 | Italy | 32 | (0) |
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Mauro Bellugi (born on 7 February 1950 – died on 20 February 2021) was a talented Italian footballer. He played as a defender, which means his main job was to stop the other team from scoring goals. Mauro Bellugi was also a proud member of the Italian national team from 1972 to 1980.
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Mauro Bellugi's Football Journey
Mauro Bellugi had a great career playing for several important Italian football clubs. He started his professional journey with Inter Milan in 1969. He played there for five years, helping the team in many matches.
Playing for Top Clubs
After his time at Inter Milan, Mauro Bellugi moved to Bologna in 1974. He spent another five years there, continuing to show his skills as a strong defender. Later, he also played for Napoli and Pistoiese. Throughout his club career, he played in 233 games in Italy's top league, Serie A.
Representing Italy
Mauro Bellugi was also a key player for the Italian national team. He played 32 matches for his country between 1972 and 1980. He even represented Italy in major tournaments like the 1974 FIFA World Cup and the 1978 FIFA World Cup. Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer, showing he was among the best players of his time. He also played in the UEFA Euro 1980 tournament.
His Final Days
Sadly, Mauro Bellugi passed away in Milan, Italy, on 20 February 2021. He was 71 years old. His death was caused by COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. He died just thirteen days after his 71st birthday.
See also
In Spanish: Mauro Bellugi para niños
