Dino Zoff ( Italian pronunciation: Ã, ['di: no' dz? f]
Zoff is an outstanding goalkeeper, and he has a place in sports history among the best in this role, being crowned the third-largest goalkeeper of the 20th century by IFFHS behind Lev Yashin and Gordon Banks. He holds the record for the longest running time without allowing goals in international tournaments (1142 minutes) set between 1972 and 1974. With 112 matches, he is the sixth most player for Azzurri. In 2004 PelÃÆ' Â © named it as one of the 100 greatest football players available. That same year, Zoff was fifth in the UEFA Gold Jubilee Poll, and was selected as an Italian gold player in the last 50 years. He also finished second in the Ballon d'Or in 1977, as he almost lost his treble with Juventus. In 1999, Zoff ranked 47th in World Soccer Magazine, 100 Player of the 20th Century .
After retiring as a footballer, Zoff went on to pursue a managerial career, coaching the Italian national side, with which he reached the Euro 2000 Final, and several other Italian clubs, including his former club Juventus, with which he won the UEFA Cup and double Coppa Italia during the 1989- 90, his trophy also wins as a player. In September 2014, Zoff published his autobiography in Italy Dura Solo un Attimo la Gloria ("Glory Only Takes Moments").
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Dino Zoff was born in Mariano del Friuli, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy in a farming family. At the suggestion of his father, Zoff initially pursued his studies to become a mechanic if his football career proved unsuccessful. As an aspiring young player, Zoff is also interested in other sports, and the two main characters are cyclist Fausto Coppi, and pedestrian Abdon Pamich.
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Club career
Udinese, Mantova, and Napoli
Zoff's career started with an unfortunate start, when at the age of fourteen he underwent trials with Inter Milan and Juventus, but was rejected for lack of height. Five years later, after growing by 33 centimeters (supposedly because his grandmother, Adelaide, suggested an increase in daily intake of eight eggs), he made his Serie A debut with Udinese on 24 September 1961, in a 5-2 loss to Fiorentina, although Zoff was not criticized for one of the goals he confessed. Zoff made only four appearances in his first season for Udinese, relegated to Serie B. He played the following season as the club's early goalkeeper, assisting the club for the promotion of Serie A, before moving to Mantova in 1963, where he spent four seasons, appearance.
His performances for Mantova at the top drew the attention of the bigger clubs, while Italian national coach at the time, Edmondo Fabbri, even considered bringing him in reserve for the 1966 FIFA World Cup, although he eventually chose to bring Enrico Albertosi. , Roberto Anzolin, and Pierluigi Pizzaballa instead. In 1967, Zoff was transferred to Napoli, in exchange for goalkeeper Claudio Bandoni, and a transfer fee of 130 million Lire; he spent five seasons in Naples, making 143 Serie A appearances with the club. During this time, he began to achieve increasing recognition in Italy, also made his international debut with the Italian national team in 1968, and earned a place in the Italian squad at Euro 68 and the 1970 World Cup.
Juventus
Following his performance with the national team, and due to his performance during his time with Napoli, Zoff was signed by Juventus in 1972, at the age of 30, where he continued his success. Within eleven years with Juventus, Zoff won the Serie A championship six times, the Coppa Italia twice and the UEFA Cup once, also reached two European Cup finals, another semi-final in 1978 (where Zoff played a decisive role in shooting the club's Victory- out Ajax in the quarterfinals by saving two penalties), and the European Cup Winners' semi-finals during the 1979-80 season. In 1973, he took second place in the Ballon d'Or, having won the Serie A title, also almost lost his historic treble with Juventus, having reached the European Cup and the Coppa Italia final of that season, where his club was defeated; Juventus also finished as runners-up at the 1973 Intercontinental Cup that year. In winning the 1977 UEFA Cup Final against Athletic Bilbao, Zoff came out on top against his 'twin', Basque goalkeeper JosÃÆ'Â Â Â Â ngel Iribar.
Overall, Zoff made 479 appearances for Juventus in all competitions, making 330 Serie A appearances with clubs (all in a row, a club record), 74 in the Coppa Italia, 71 in the European Competition, and 4 in other Club Competitions. He is currently the record holder of Juventus' sixth appearance in all competitions, the 7th all-time performance holder in Serie A, the holder of their all-time third Coppa Italia, their seventh all-time UEFA Club, and the 9th holder of all-time performances in international club competitions.
Zoff won his last Serie A championship with Juventus during the 1981-82 Serie A season, also winning the 1982 FIFA World Cup with Italy that year, as captain of his team. During the next 1982-83 season, the last season of his career, Dino Zoff won the Coppa Italia by defending Juventus Serie A champions, and he reached his second European Cup final with the club in 1983; Juventus were beaten 1-0 by Hamburg in Athens on May 25, after Zoff was beaten by Felix Magath's long-range strike; this is the last game of his career. His last league appearance came in a 4-2 home win over Genoa on 15 May 1983.
Club record
After retirement, Zoff holds the record for the oldest Serie A player, at the age of 41, and the most Serie A (570 games) appearance for more than 20 years, until the 2005-06 season, when his record was broken by Lazio goalkeeper Marco Ballotta, Milan, Paolo Maldini. Behind just former ASC Milan goalkeeper Sebastiano Rossi, who followed him during the 1993-94 season, Zoff has conceded the fewest goal in a Serie A season; behind only Gianluigi Buffon and Sebastiano Rossi, he also went most unbeaten in Serie A without conceding a goal, producing an unbeaten 903 minute streak during the 1972-73 season, a record that survived until Rossi followed him in 1993- 94 seasons; Buffon broke the record during the 2015-16 season. He also holds the Serie A record for most clean sheets with Rossi (9), until Gianluigi Buffon follows them both with a 10th consecutive clean sheet in 2016. With 570 Serie A appearances, Zoff is also a performance holder the sixth highest in Serie A of all time, and he is the fourth oldest player in Serie A to ever play a match. He holds the record for most consecutive matches played in Serie A (332), an uninterrupted streak from 21 May 1972 (in a 0-0 draw with Napoli against Bologna), until his last league appearance with Juventus in 1983. On 41 years and 86 days, Zoff is also the oldest player to appear in the European Cup or UEFA Champions League Final.
International career
Before representing the Italian senior team, Zoff had won the gold medal with the Italian team under 23 years at the 1963 Olympics. On 20 April 1968, Zoff made his senior debut for Italy, playing in a 2-0 win against Bulgaria in the quarter-finals of the 1968 European Championships, at Naples. Zoff was eventually promoted to goalkeeper over his career rival, Enrico Albertosi during the tournament, and Italy went on to win the European Championships at home, with Zoff taking the winner's medal after only his fourth international appearance, keeping two clean sheets. , and won the award for best goalkeeper of the tournament. Zoff left behind from the Italian starting eleven at the 1970 World Cup, however, and Albertosi's representative throughout the tournament, as Italy went on to reach the World Cup final, and beaten 4-1 by Brazil. He returned to the starting line-up, however, ahead of Albertosi, in Italy's disappointing World Cup 1974 campaign, where they will be eliminated in the first half.
From 1972 onwards, Zoff became an undisputed number in Italy, and he participated in the 1978 World Cup with Italy, where he successfully completed four places, keeping 3 clean-sheets. Italy were eliminated in the semi-finals, losing 2-1 to the Netherlands. After the match, Zoff was criticized for making an unusual mistake, as he was beaten by a strike from a distance by Arie Haan. Zoff also started the Italian goalkeeper once again at the 1980 European Championships at home, however, helping his team reach the semi-finals, finishing the tournament in fourth place once again. During the 1980 European Championships, Zoff retained three clean sheets, conceding just one goal in a bronze medal, which Italy would lose on penalties; Zoff was selected as the tournament goalkeeper once again, an honor he previously held after winning the tournament in 1968. During these two tournaments, Zoff set a record for the most unbeaten minutes of the European Championship, which was then beaten by Iker. Casillas in 2012. Zoff has also set a record for most of the unbeaten qualifiers in Europe, which were also beaten by compatriot Buffon in 2011. He still holds the record, however, for a few consecutive minutes without conceding a goal at the European Championships including qualified, having kept eight successive cleanups between 1975 and 1980, while unbeaten for 784 minutes. Together with Casillas, Buffon and Thomas Myhre, he is the goalkeeper with the fewest goals conceded in a single edition of the European Championship, having conceded just one goal at the 1968 European Championships; of these players, only Zoff and Casillas who won the title while achieving this achievement.
Zoff's greatest achievement, however, came at the 1982 World Cup in Spain, where he captained Italy to win at the tournament at the age of 40, making him the oldest ever World Cup winner; Throughout the tournament, he kept two clean sheets, and produced an important goal line in the final minutes of the second-round group game against Brazil favorites on July 5, which allowed Italy to a 3-2 victory and advance to the semi-finals of the competition. On July 11, at the age of 40 and 133 days, he became the oldest player ever to appear in the World Cup final; following an Italian 3-1 victory over West Germany at the Santiago Bernabà © stadium in Madrid, he followed in the footsteps of compatriot Gianpiero Combi (1934) as the only second goalkeeper to captain the World Cup winning team (later Iker Casillas repeated this feat for Spain in World Cup 2010). Because of his performance, he was voted Best Goalkeeper of the Tournament. Regarding the importance of Zoff during Italy's World Cup victory, his manager Enzo Bearzot said of him:
"He is a cool-headed goalkeeper, able to remain calm during the heaviest and most joyous moments He always holds well from courtesy and respects his opponents At the end of the Brazil game he comes to give me a kiss on the cheek, without saying a word. For me, the fleeting moment is the most intense throughout the World Cup. "
Zoff also holds the record for the longest stretch (1142 minutes) without allowing any goal in international football, set between 1972 and 1974. That stretching the net sheet was topped off by a beautiful goal by Haitian player Manno Sanon during the 1974 World Cup. Zoff made his final appearance for Italy on May 29, 1983, in a 2-0 defeat of Sweden in the Euro 1984 qualifying match. At the time of retirement, Hat 112's possession was the most possessed by members of the Italian national team. He currently sits in sixth place in this category, as well as the second among goalkeepers, with Gianluigi Buffon having surpassed the last record.
Play style
Zoff is a traditional, effective, and experienced goalkeeper, who usually likes efficiency and caution over flamboyance when conducting a rescue, although he is also capable of producing spectacular diving and rescue that are decisive when necessary because of his strength and athleticism. He is highly respected for his exceptional position and handling of the ball, especially when out for cross-baiting, as well as his concentration, consistency, calm mindset, and calm under pressure; he also has a great reaction and excellent shooting capabilities. Zoff is also noted for his attention to detail during the game, as well as his ability to read games, anticipate his opponents, communicate with defenders, and set his back line, which also allows him to start attacking the game quickly from behind. after claiming the ball. Despite his serious and reserved character, Zoff also drew praise for his leadership skills, correct behavior, and competitive spirit, which made him the captain of his national team, and enabled him to inspire a sense of calm and confidence in his team. Sometimes, however, Zoff is accused by certain experts who sometimes struggle when faced with long-range shots, and because it is not always adept at stopping the punishment. Known for his level of work in training, dedication, and discipline as a soccer player, in addition to his goalkeeping skills, Zoff is also prominent because of his stamina, longevity and determination, allowing him to avoid injury and have a wide and very successful success. career; Because of his constant desire to improve himself, he was able to maintain a consistent level of performance throughout his career, even with his advanced age towards the end of his career, until the late 30s and early 40s. Considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, in 1999 he was voted in a poll by IFFHS as the third best goalkeeper of the 20th century - after Lev Yashin (1) and Gordon Banks (2) - as well as the best goalkeeper of Italy this century, Europe's best this century - behind only Yashin.
Train a career
After his retirement as a player, Zoff went to training, joining the technical staff at Juventus, initially as a goalkeeping coach, although this experience proved unsatisfactory for him. He then coached the Italian Olympic side, his first experience as coach, helping the team to qualify for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, before returning to Juventus in a coaching role; The Italian Olympic side finally managed to finish fourth place in the final tournament. Zoff served as Juventus head coach from 1988-1990. In 1990, he was fired, however, despite winning the UEFA Cup and Coppa Italia during the 1989-90 season, while also helping the club to finish third place in the league. He then joined Lazio, where he coached in 1994, and then the club's sporting director, won the Coppa Italia in 1998, and helped the club to the UEFA Cup final in the same season, beaten by compatriot Inter.
In 1998, Zoff was appointed head coach of the Italian national team. Although Italy is still cautious and organized defensively, Zoff uses a more open, fluid, and attacking style of play than is used by his more defensive predecessor coach Cesare Maldini and Arrigo Sacchi. Zoff helped the team to qualify for Euro 2000, and he introduced several young players to the team, such as Francesco Totti, Gianluca Zambrotta, Stefano Fiore, Massimo Ambrosini, Christian Abbiati, Marco Delvecchio, and Vincenzo Montella. Although Italy is not a favorite, he coached the young Italian squad to finish second place at Euro 2000, suffering a 2-1 extra-time defeat at the hands of French World Cup champions in the final, due to a golden goal by David Trezeguet. On the way to the final, ten Italians have ruled out the Netherlands hosts in the semi-finals on penalties, after a 0-0 draw, following extra time. In the final of the tournament, Italy had a 1-0 lead for most of the second half, and less than sixty seconds from winning the tournament, before France forward Sylvain Wiltord scored in the fourth and final minutes of extra time to equalize. , and send the match to additional time. Despite reaching the final, Zoff resigned a few days later, following harsh criticism from the president of A.C. Milan and politician Silvio Berlusconi. Zoff was named World Soccer Manager of the Year in 2000.
Zoff again defended the Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana champions Lazio as manager for next season, replacing Sven-GÃÆ'¶ran Eriksson in 2001, and finishing third in Serie A. The following season, he resigned on 20 September, after only the third match, due to a poor start to the 2001-02 season. In 2005, he was named the coach of Fiorentina as a substitute for Sergio Buso. Despite saving the team from relegation on the final day of the season, Zoff was released.
Management style
As a manager, Zoff is known for the use of tactics based on the mosaic zone system, which is a cross between the marking system of the human mark and the zonal marker of catenaccio. His team often used sweepers, who, in addition to their defense tasks and organizational responsibilities, were also asked to start the game from behind. He prefers not to base his team's games on drama and formation, because he believes that fostering good relationships with his players and mentally building a winning team is the key to getting the best out of them.
Personal life
Zoff married Annamaria Passereini; they had a son, Marco, born in 1967. Zoff is a Roman Catholic.
On November 28, 2015, Zoff reportedly was hospitalized for three weeks with a neurological viral infection, which made it difficult to walk. On December 23, 2015, it was reported that Zoff had recovered well, but stated, "For the first time in my life, I'm really scared... When I say scared, I'm not afraid for myself, but for those around My wife, my son, my grandchildren My tribe, basically I will really hurt them by going. "He also revealed," One night I saw two figures at the end of the bed.They had the face of Gaetano Scirea [one of his former dead teammates] and Enzo Bearzot [one of his former coaches who have died] They both smile, I do not sleep, it's not a dream, I say to them: 'No, not now.' And I'm still here. "
Career statistics
Club
International
Source
Managerial
Awards and achievements
Player
Club
- Juventus
- Serie A: 1972-73, 1974-75, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1980-81, 1981-82
- Coppa Italia: 1978-79, 1982-83
- UEFA Cup: 1976-77
International
- Italian
- FIFA World Cup: 1982
- UEFA European Football Championships: 1968
Manager
Club
- Juventus
- Coppa Italia: 1989-90
- UEFA Cup: 1989-90
Individual
- Player
- The UEFA European Championships Team from Tournament: 1968, 1980
- Ballon d'Or: 1973 (2nd place)
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1982
- Order of Merit FIFA: 1984
- Best Goalkeeper of the FIFA World Cup: 1982
- IFFHS Italian Goalkeeper of the 20th Century: 1999
- IFFHS European Goalkeeper of the 20th Century (2nd): 1999
- IFFHS World Goalkeeper of the 20th Century (3rd): 1999
- World Soccer Magazine's 100 Player of the 20th Century : 1999
- November 2003: The Italian Gold Player - the best Italian player in the last 50 years, was selected by the Italian Football Federation.
- Jubilee UEFA Golden Jubilee: # 5
- FIFA 100
- Golden Foot Award "Football Legends": 2004
- Italian Football Hall of Fame: 2012
- Italian sport Walk of Fame : 2015
- IFFHS Legend
- Manager
- Seminatore d'oro: 1990
- World Football Manager of the Year: 2000
Command
- Class 3/Commander: Commendatore Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana : 1982
- 2nd Class/Grand Officer: Grande Ufficiale Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana : 2000
Records
- FIFA World Cup: The oldest player to play and win the final, at 40 years, 4 months and 13 days in 1982
- UEFA Champions League: The oldest player to play in the final, at 41 years and 86 days in 1983
See also
- List of UEFA Cup winning managers
Note
References
External links
- Dino Zoff the Legend - lots of useful information
- Dino Zoff @ Goalkeeping Greats
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