William Negri facts for kids
Negri in 1965
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | William Negri | ||
| Date of birth | 30 July 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Bagnolo San Vito, Italy | ||
| Date of death | 26 June 2020 (aged 84) | ||
| Place of death | Mantua, Italy | ||
| Playing position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1948–1952 | Indomita Mantova | ? | (0) |
| 1952–1954 | Governolese | ? | (0) |
| 1954–1957 | Mantova | 19 | (0) |
| 1957 | → Palermo (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 1957–1958 | → Bagheria (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 1958–1963 | Mantova | 159 | (0) |
| 1963–1967 | Bologna | 79 | (0) |
| 1967 | → Mantova (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 1967–1968 | Vicenza | 26 | (0) |
| 1968–1969 | Genoa | 6 | (0) |
| 1970–1971 | Mantova | 0 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 1962–1965 | Italy | 12 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1972–1973 | Mantova | ||
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William Negri (born July 30, 1935 – died June 26, 2020) was a famous Italian footballer and coach. He was best known for playing as a goalkeeper, which is the player who protects the goal. William Negri also played for the Italy national football team 12 times. His first game for Italy was on November 11, 1962, in a friendly match against Austria. Italy won that game 2–1.
William Negri passed away in Mantua, Italy, on June 26, 2020, when he was 84 years old.
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Who Was William Negri?
William Negri was a talented Italian sportsman. He spent many years playing professional football. After his playing career, he also became a football manager, guiding other teams. He is remembered for his skills as a goalkeeper.
Playing Career
William Negri started his football journey in Italy. He played for several different clubs during his career. His dedication to the sport made him a well-known player.
Early Days
Negri began playing football in his hometown. He joined local teams like Indomita Mantova and Governolese. These early years helped him develop his skills. He learned how to be a strong goalkeeper.
Becoming a Star Goalkeeper
William Negri spent a lot of his career with Mantova. He played for them from 1954 to 1957, and then again from 1958 to 1963. He played in 159 games for Mantova during his second period with the club. He also played for other important teams like Bologna, Vicenza, and Genoa. At Bologna, he played in 79 matches between 1963 and 1967.
Playing for Italy
One of the biggest achievements for any footballer is playing for their national team. William Negri proudly represented Italy 12 times. These games were between 1962 and 1965. Playing for Italy showed how good he was as a goalkeeper.
After Playing: A Coach
After he stopped playing football, William Negri became a coach. He managed his former club, Mantova, from 1972 to 1973. This allowed him to share his experience with new players.
His Legacy
William Negri is remembered as a dedicated footballer and coach. He had a long career in Italian football. His contributions to the sport are still recognized.
