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Franco Causio

Italian footballer (1949-) · Italy · On the map · Footballers

Franco Causio is an Italian former professional footballer who won the 1982 FIFA World Cup and came through the ranks of his hometown club Lecce before making his name at Juventus for many years in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Career 11

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
US Triestina Calcio 19181986-1988645
US Lecce1985-1986263
Inter Milan1984-1985240
Udinese Calcio1981-19848311
Italy1972-1983636
Juventus FC1970-198130449
Palermo F.C.1969-1970223
AS Reggina 19141968-1969305
Juventus FC1966-196810
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio1965-1966130
US Lecce1964-196530

Awards

Gold Collar for Sports Merit

About this person

Regarded as one of Italy's greatest ever wingers, throughout his career, he was given the nickname "The Baron", because of his stylish moves on the pitch, as well as his well-educated upbringing, and his fair attitude in life.

Country
Italy
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1949 · age 77