Biography
Who is Dino Zoff?
Early life and beginnings
Dino Zoff was born on February 28, 1942, in Mariano del Friuli, Italy, into a farming family. As a young aspiring athlete, he showed interest in multiple sports and looked up to cyclist Fausto Coppi and race walker Abdon Pamich. Following his father's suggestion, he initially pursued studies to become a mechanic in case his football ambitions failed.
Rise to fame with Napoli and Juventus
In 1967, Dino Zoff transferred to Napoli in exchange for Claudio Bandoni and a transfer fee of 130 million Lire. He spent five seasons in Naples, making 143 Serie A appearances and earning his international debut for the Italy national side in 1968. His strong performances caught the attention of larger clubs, leading to his transfer to Juventus in 1972 at the age of thirty.
International success and World Cup victory
Dino Zoff enjoyed a famous international career with the Italy national team, earning 112 caps. He won the 1968 European Championship on home soil, keeping a clean sheet in the final replay against Yugoslavia. He also won a gold medal with the Italy under-23 side at the 1963 Mediterranean Football Games.
Managerial career and later life
After retiring as a professional player, Dino Zoff pursued a managerial career in football. He coached several Italian club teams, including his former club Juventus, where he won both the UEFA Cup and the Coppa Italia double during the 1989-90 season. He also managed the Italy national team, guiding the squad to the Euro 2000 final, where they lost to France.
Height and personal life
Dino Zoff stands at a height of 182 centimeters. In his youth, his grandmother Adelaide recommended an increased daily intake of eight eggs, which was famously credited with helping him grow 33 centimeters after his initial rejections from major clubs due to a lack of height.
Birthday and age
Dino Zoff was born on February 28, 1942, which makes Dino 84 years old today. That birthday falls under the Pisces sign. Dino shares the date with 37 other famous people.
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