Renato Zaccarelli facts for kids
Zaccarelli with Torino in 1974
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 January 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Ancona, Italy | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1966–1968 | Torino | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968–1969 | Catania | 2 | (0) |
| 1969–1970 | Torino | 0 | (0) |
| 1971–1973 | Novara | 52 | (1) |
| 1973–1974 | Verona | 30 | (5) |
| 1974–1987 | Torino | 317 | (17) |
| Total | 401 | (23) | |
| International career | |||
| 1975–1980 | Italy | 25 | (2) |
| Managerial career | |||
| Italy U21 B | |||
| Italy U21 (assistant) | |||
| 2003 | Torino | ||
| 2004–2005 | Torino | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Renato Zaccarelli, born on January 18, 1951, is a famous Italian former football player and coach. He was known for playing as a midfielder.
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Playing for Football Clubs
Renato Zaccarelli played for Torino for a very long time. He is one of the top three players with the most games played for Torino in Italy's top league, Serie A.
Early Career and First Teams
Renato started playing football at a young age. When he was 15, he joined the youth team of Torino. To gain more experience, he played for other teams in Italy's second league, Serie B. These teams included Catania and Novara.
He made his first appearance in Serie A with Verona in 1973.
Returning to Torino and Winning the Scudetto
In 1974, Zaccarelli returned to Torino. He became part of an amazing midfield team. This team included players like Eraldo Pecci, Claudio Sala, and Patrizio Sala.
Together, they helped Torino win the Scudetto (the Italian league championship) in the 1975–76 season. This was a huge achievement for the club.
Retirement from Playing
Renato Zaccarelli played his last game for Torino at the end of the 1986–87 season. He played a total of 413 games for Torino and scored 21 goals.
Playing for Italy
Zaccarelli also played for the Italy national team. He played for Italy for five years, from 1975 to 1980. During this time, he played in 25 games and scored two goals.
World Cup Appearance
He was part of the Italian team that played in the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. Italy finished fourth in that tournament.
Zaccarelli came on as a substitute in five games. He scored one important goal in a 2–1 comeback victory against France.
How Renato Zaccarelli Played
Renato Zaccarelli was known as an "advanced playmaker." This means he was a creative midfielder who helped set up goals. He was elegant and consistent in his playing style.
Later in his career, he changed his position on the field. He started playing as a "libero," which is like an extra midfielder who also helps defend. In this new role, he played very well. He even won the Guerin d'Oro award in 1986. This award is given to the best footballer in Serie A for that season.
Renato Zaccarelli as a Manager
After he stopped playing football, Zaccarelli became a manager and also worked in club management.
Early Management Roles
He worked as a team manager for Torino. He also became the director of football for Alessandria in the 1992–93 season.
Coaching the Italian Youth Teams
His coaching career began with the Italy under-21 Serie B team. He then became an assistant coach for the main Italy under-21 team.
Returning to Torino as a Coach
In 2002, he returned to Torino to lead their youth system. He later became the general manager in 2003. He also coached the Torino first team during the 2002–03 season.
He coached Torino again in the 2004–05 Serie B season. He led the team to win the promotion playoffs against Perugia. This win was very important for the club's future.
In 2005–06, he moved to Bologna to work as their director of football.
Awards and Achievements
Renato Zaccarelli achieved many great things during his career.
Torino
- Coppa Italia: 1970–71
- Serie A: 1975–76
Individual
- Guerin d'oro: 1986
- Serie A Team of The Year: 1986
See also
In Spanish: Renato Zaccarelli para niños
