Biography
Who is Dino Baggio?
Early career and development
Dino began playing football at age five in Tombolo. Torino scouts found him when he was 13. He joined their youth system and debuted in Serie A at age 19 against Lazio. He became a regular starter and played as a versatile defensive midfielder. He was known for being tenacious and hardworking during his time at Torino.
With Torino, he won the 1989-90 Serie B title and the 1991 Mitropa Cup. In 1991, Inter Milan took him on loan for one season. He played 27 matches and scored one goal during that time.
Time at Juventus and Parma
Juventus bought the player for 10 billion Italian Lire after the 1991-92 season. He played alongside Roberto Baggio for two seasons. Dino Baggio won the UEFA Cup in 1993 and scored three goals in the final. He helped Juventus finish second in Serie A during the 1993-94 campaign.
He moved to Parma for 14 billion Lire for the 1994-95 season. He won his second UEFA Cup in 1995 by scoring in both final legs against Juventus. He reached the Coppa Italia final and finished third in Serie A that year. Under Carlo Ancelotti, Parma finished second in the league in the 1996-97 season.
International career and World Cup
Dino earned 60 caps for Italy between 1991 and 1999. He scored seven goals for his country. He won the 1992 European U-21 Championship and competed in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. His senior debut was on December 21, 1991, against Cyprus. He scored his first international goal against Portugal on February 24.
He played in the 1994 FIFA World Cup and helped Italy reach the final. His first World Cup goal was a header against Norway. His second goal came from a long strike against Spain in the quarter-finals. Italy lost the final to Brazil on penalties. He also represented Italy at UEFA Euro 1996 and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Later years and retirement
Lazio bought him in October 2000 for 10 billion Italian lire. He played very little during the 2001-02 and 2002-03 seasons. In September 2003, he joined Blackburn Rovers on loan. He made nine appearances in England and scored once against Leeds United. Manager Graeme Souness played him as a forward. This unfamiliar role negatively impacted his performances in England.
He later joined Ancona on loan in January 2004. He played 15 games and scored two goals before the club finished last. He spent the 2004-05 season at Lazio without playing. He retired in 2005 after playing for Triestina. In 2008, he returned to play for Tombolo.
Birthday and age
Dino Baggio was born on July 24, 1971, which makes Dino 55 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Dino shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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