Moreno Torricelli facts for kids
Torricelli in March 2011
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 January 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Erba, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Right-back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1990–1992 | Caratese | 57 | (3) |
| 1992–1998 | Juventus | 152 | (1) |
| 1998–2002 | Fiorentina | 99 | (2) |
| 2003–2004 | Espanyol | 33 | (0) |
| 2004–2005 | Arezzo | 25 | (1) |
| Total | 366 | (7) | |
| International career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Italy | 10 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2009 | Pistoiese | ||
| 2009–2010 | Figline | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Moreno Torricelli (born on January 23, 1970) is an Italian football manager and former defender. He usually played as a right-back. Torricelli played for several Italian clubs during his career. He became well-known during his successful time with Juventus, where he won many titles. He also played in Spain for Espanyol. He represented the Italian national team and played in UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
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Playing Career Highlights
Moreno Torricelli was born in Erba, Italy. He started playing football around age eight in his hometown. When he was 13, he played for Como in a youth championship. After that, he returned to his amateur team before joining Oggiono.
Starting with Amateur Teams
In 1990, Torricelli joined Caratese. At this time, he also worked in a factory part-time. Caratese was a high-level amateur team. This meant he played football while also having a job.
Joining Juventus: A Dream Come True
In July 1992, Caratese played a friendly match against Serie A giants Juventus. Torricelli's performance in this game really impressed Juventus coach Giovanni Trapattoni. Soon after, Juventus bought him for 50 million Italian lire. Because he used to be a carpenter, his Juventus teammate Roberto Baggio gave him the nickname Geppetto. Geppetto is a character from the story of Pinocchio, who was a woodcarver.
Success with Juventus
Torricelli made his first appearance in Serie A on September 13, 1992. Juventus won that match 4–1 against Atalanta. He quickly became a regular player in his first season. In 1993, he helped Juventus win the UEFA Cup by beating Borussia Dortmund.
Even though he wasn't known for fancy skills, Torricelli was a player with a lot of heart and determination. He was a strong defender and could play in any position in the defense, though he preferred right-back. During his time at Juventus, the team was one of the best in the world.
With Juventus, he won many important trophies:
- Three Serie A titles (the top Italian league)
- Two Italian Supercups
- One Coppa Italia (Italian Cup)
- One UEFA Champions League (Europe's biggest club competition)
- One UEFA Super Cup
- One Intercontinental Cup
He also helped Juventus reach the Champions League final three times in a row between 1996 and 1998.
Moving to Fiorentina and Espanyol
In 1998, Torricelli left Juventus and joined Fiorentina. He reunited with his former coach, Trapattoni, there. He played for Fiorentina for four seasons and helped them win the 2000–01 Coppa Italia in 2001.
In January 2003, he moved to Spain to play for Espanyol. This happened after Fiorentina faced financial problems and had to let many players go. He retired from playing football in 2005 after playing one last season with Arezzo.
International Career
Moreno Torricelli played ten matches for the Italian national team between 1996 and 1998. He was part of the Italian squad for Euro 96 under coach Arrigo Sacchi. Italy was surprisingly knocked out in the group stage of that tournament.
Under manager Cesare Maldini, he was also in the Italian team for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Italy was eliminated by the host nation, France, in the quarter-finals after a penalty shootout. However, Torricelli did not play in any matches during that World Cup.
Playing Style
Moreno Torricelli was a right-footed defender. He usually played as a full-back on the right side of the field. He was a very flexible player who could also play on the left side or in any other defensive role. When he was younger, he even played as a sweeper.
He wasn't known for fancy tricks or amazing technical skills. Instead, he was a very hard-working, determined, and reliable team player. He had a lot of energy, was smart about tactics, and was physically strong. He also had a very strong mindset. These qualities were key to his success as a football player.
Managerial Career
In February 2009, Torricelli started his first job as a football manager. He became the head coach of Pistoiese, a team in Italy's Lega Pro Prima Divisione. He helped the team move up from the bottom of the league, but they lost in the relegation playoffs.
On June 23, 2009, he was announced as the new head coach for Figline. This was for the 2009–10 Lega Pro Prima Divisione season. He left the club at the end of that season. In the summer of 2014, he began working as a youth coach for a team in Aosta, Italy.
Personal Life
Moreno Torricelli was married to Barbara. They had three children together: Arianna, Alessio, and Aurora. Barbara passed away on October 27, 2010.
Honours and Achievements
Moreno Torricelli won many titles during his playing career.
Juventus
- Serie A: 1994–95, 1996–97, 1997–98
- Coppa Italia: 1994–95
- Supercoppa Italiana: 1995, 1997
- Intercontinental Cup: 1996
- UEFA Champions League: 1995–96
- UEFA Champions League: Runner-up: 1996–97, 1997–98
- UEFA Cup: 1992–93
- UEFA Cup: Runner-up: 1994–95
- UEFA Super Cup: 1996
Fiorentina
- Coppa Italia: 2000–01
See also
In Spanish: Moreno Torricelli para niños
