Paolo Barison facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 23 June 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | Vittorio Veneto, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 17 April 1979 (aged 42) | ||
| Place of death | Andora, Italy | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1954–1957 | Venezia | 71 | (20) |
| 1957–1960 | Genoa | 71 | (30) |
| 1960–1963 | A.C. Milan | 57 | (14) |
| 1963–1965 | Sampdoria | 57 | (19) |
| 1965–1967 | A.S. Roma | 62 | (13) |
| 1967–1970 | Napoli | 55 | (7) |
| 1970–1971 | Ternana | 31 | (10) |
| 1971–1972 | Bellaria | 31 | (17) |
| 1972 | Toronto Metros | 8 | (3) |
| Total | 443 | (133) | |
| National team | |||
| 1958–1966 | Italy | 9 | (6) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1975–1976 | A.C. Milan | ||
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Paolo Barison was a very talented Italian football player. He was born on June 23, 1936, in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. Paolo played as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals. He was known for his speed and powerful shots. Barison played for many famous Italian clubs during his career. He also represented his country, Italy, in international matches. Paolo Barison passed away on April 17, 1979.
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Playing for Clubs: A Football Journey
Paolo Barison had a long and exciting career playing for many different football clubs in Italy. He was a key player for several teams.
Early Career and Success
Barison started his professional journey with Venezia in 1954. He quickly showed his skills as a goal scorer. After three years, he moved to Genoa, where he continued to impress.
Joining A.C. Milan
One of the most important parts of his club career was when he joined A.C. Milan in 1960. With Milan, he helped the team achieve a huge victory.
Winning the European Cup
In the 1962–63 season, Barison was a big part of Milan winning the 1962–63 European Cup. This was a very important tournament for top European clubs. He scored six goals during their journey to the final. Even though he didn't play in the final match, his goals were crucial for the team's success.
Later Club Teams
After his time at Milan, Barison played for other well-known Italian clubs. These included Sampdoria, Roma, and Napoli. He continued to score goals and be an important player for these teams. Later in his career, he also played for Ternana, Bellaria, and even briefly for Toronto Metros in Canada.
Playing for Italy: International Matches
Paolo Barison also had the honor of playing for his country, the Italy national football team.
Representing Italy
He played in 9 international matches for Italy. During these games, he scored 6 goals, which is a great record for a striker.
The 1966 FIFA World Cup
One of the highlights of his international career was playing in the 1966 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge global tournament where countries compete to be the best in the world. Playing in the World Cup is a dream for many football players.
Images for kids
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Paolo Barison in his football kit.
