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. Wikipedia

Complete name	Paolo Rossi
Nationality	Italy
Birth date	23.09.1956
Death date	09.12.2020 (age 64)
Country of birth	Italy
City of birth	Prato
Position	forward
Foot	right
Height/weight	174 cm / 66 kg
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Latest Matches

Date	Team	Team
Serie A 12.04.1987	Verona	Napoli	3:0		74'-90'
Serie A 05.04.1987	Verona	Ascoli	1:0		77'-90'
Serie A 15.03.1987	Verona	Fiorentina	2:2		1'-90'
Serie A 08.03.1987	Verona	Avellino	1:1		1'-80'
Serie A 01.03.1987	Verona	Udinese	3:1	1	1'-90'
Serie A 08.02.1987	Verona	Roma	0:1		1'-90'

Statistics

Team	Competition
Verona	Serie A 1986/1987	20	4	3		1437	17	3	3
AC Milan	Serie A 1985/1986	20	2	0		1721	19	1	1
AC Milan	UEFA Europa League 1985/1986	3	0	0		254	3	0	0
Italy	FIFA World Cup 1986	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0
Juventus	UEFA Champions League 1984/1985	9	5	0		715	8	1	1

Videos

Goal Paolo Rossi 73', Poland-Italy 0:2

Goal Paolo Rossi 22', Poland-Italy 0:1

Goal Paolo Rossi 34', Italy-Hungary 1:0

Goal Paolo Rossi 29', Italy-France 1:1

Goal Paolo Rossi 74', Italy-Brazil 3:2

Goal Paolo Rossi 25', Italy-Brazil 2:1

Goal Paolo Rossi 5', Italy-Brazil 1:0

Goal Paolo Rossi 57', Italy-Germany 1:0

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