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Paolo Rossi
Paolo Rossi was an Italian professional footballer who played as a striker. He led Italy to the 1982 FIFA World Cup title, scoring six goals to win the Golden Boot as top goalscorer, and the Golden Ball for the player of the tournament. Rossi was also awarded the 1982 Ballon d'Or as the European Footballer of the Year for his performances. Along with Roberto Baggio and Christian Vieri, he is Italy…
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sports · Italian footballer (1956–2020) · association football player · politician · also Paolo Rossi, Rossi
Born 23 September 1956 · Died 9 December 2020 · Q178628
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2025· 1 entry
Won: Juventus FC Hall of Fame with FIFA 100 (2025).
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2020· 2 entries
Died 2020-12-09.
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Won: Enzo Bearzot Award with FIFA 100 (2020).
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2016· 1 entry
Won: Italian Football Hall of Fame with FIFA 100 (2016).
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2007· 1 entry
Won: Golden Foot "Football Legends" with FIFA 100 (2007).
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2004· 1 entry
By Pelé as one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA's 100th anniversary celebration
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1986· 2 entries
Won award: World XI (1986).
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Played for Hellas Verona FC (1986–1987) — 20 appearances, 4 goals.
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1985· 3 entries
Won: European Cup with Juventus (1984–85).
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Finishing the tournament with 5 goals, behind only teammate Michel Platini, and Torbjörn Nilsson, with 7 goals
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Played for AC Milan (1985–1986) — 20 appearances, 2 goals.
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1984· 3 entries
Won: European Cup Winners' Cup with Juventus (1983–84).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (1983–84).
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Won: UEFA Super Cup with Juventus (1984).
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1983· 3 entries
Won: Coppa Italia with Juventus (1982–83).
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Won award: European Cup top scorer (1982–83).
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Runner-up: European Cup with Juventus (1982–83).
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1982· 14 entries
Won award: Ballon d'Or (1982).
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Won: Serie A with Juventus (1981–82).
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Won: FIFA World Cup with Italy (1982).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1982).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot (1982).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (1982).
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Won award: Onze d'Or (1982).
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Won award: World Soccer Men's World Player of the Year (1982).
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Won award: L'Équipe Champion of Champions (1982).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo Player of the Year (1982).
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Won award: Guerin Sportivo All-Star Team (1982).
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Won World Cup Golden Ball (1982).
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Awarded L'Équipe Champion of Champions (1982).
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And three of his goals came in seven appearances during the 1978 tournament, when Italy finished in fourth place
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1981· 3 entries
And went on to win two Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and the European Cup
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And he returned to the starting line-up just in time for the end of the 1981–82 season to contribute to the club's 1981–82 Serie A title (scoring one goal in three appearances), and to take part in the 1982 FIFA World Cu
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Played for Juventus FC (1981–1985) — 83 appearances, 24 goals.
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1979· 2 entries
Won award: World XI (1979).
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Played for A.C. Perugia Calcio (1979–1980) — 28 appearances, 13 goals.
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1978· 5 entries
Won award: FIFA World Cup Silver Ball (1978).
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Won award: Sport Ideal European XI (1978).
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Won award: Gazzetta Sports Awards Man of the Year (1978).
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Won award: FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (1978).
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Won award: Capocannoniere (1977–78).
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1977· 4 entries
Won: Serie B with Vicenza (1976–77).
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Won award: Serie B top scorer (1976–77).
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Played for Italy men's national association football team (1977–1986) — 48 appearances, 20 goals.
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Leading his team to promotion to Serie A
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1976· 3 entries
Played for Italy national under-21 football team (1976–1978) — 10 appearances, 5 goals.
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Played for Vicenza Calcio (1976–1980) — 94 appearances, 60 goals.
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Was signed to Juventus from Vicenza in a co-ownership deal for a world record transfer fee
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1975· 1 entry
Played for Como 1907 (1975–1976) — 6 appearances, 0 goals.
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1973· 2 entries
Played for Juventus FC (1973–1975) — 0 appearances, 0 goals.
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Making an appearance in the Coppa Italia and winning a runners-up medal in the 1973 Intercontinental Cup
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1956· 1 entry
Born 1956-09-23.
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